Drone

Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements

More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.

 Ukrainian military soldiers rest at a position on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2025
 A fly-sized drone

China’s new spy drone – almost microscopic in size

 Iraqi boys hold Iranian flags in Baghdad, Iraq, June 24, 2025.

The Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces is behind the drone attacks on Iraq - analysis

 An Iranian drone is displayed during the National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran, Iran, April 18, 2025.

Drone attacks surge in Iraq amid rising US security tensions, Iranian military presence


Did Iran order rocket, drone strikes on an Iraqi airport in Kirkuk? - analysis

A rare rocket attack targeted Kirkuk in northern Iraq, injuring one. Officials suspect militias or ISIS amid growing regional tensions.

 Missiles are launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.

Israel ranks second globally in top 100 drone defense companies in 2025

Among the 100 largest companies in the field, eight are from Israel (second in the world after the US), with Elbit Systems ranked in fifth place.

 A Hermes 900 drone flies as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023

Iran passes sweeping drone law, folds 'hobby flights' under IRGC's watch

Articles 17-22 prohibit “any import, export, manufacture, sale or transfer” of civilian drones or components by foreign nationals unless the Defense Ministry grants a specific exemption.

 An Iranian Shahed Drone is displayed by the United Against Nuclear Iran at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, US, February 22, 2025.

Mystery deepens in Iraq after kamikaze drones strike radars - analysis

Initial reports in Iraq said drones hit Camp Taji, a large military base north of Baghdad, and a drone struck Imam Ali near Nasiriyah in southern Iraq.

 Members of an Iraqi Shi'ite armed group sit in a vehicle after an attack by a drone strike on an Iran-backed militia headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq January 4, 2024.

IDF reveals secret electromagnetic unit prevents Iranian suicide drone attacks on Israel

Lt.-Col. "B." on Monday said that the downing of dozens of Iranian drones was a critical additional layer of defense for Israel against aerial threats.

 IDF 5114th Battalion Commander, Lt.-Col. B., June 23, 2025.

China develops mosquito-sized drone for covert military operations

The super-small drone resembles a mosquito in both size and appearance, measuring approximately 1.3 centimeters in length and weighing less than 0.3 grams.

 Mosquito-sized drones.

Israeli drone downed in Iranian territory, military says no fear of information leak

This comes after the Israel Air Force (IAF) began conducting strikes on military infrastructure sites in Kermanshah in western Iran,

 A view shows a Hermes 900 drone as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023.

Iranian Shahed 136 drone crashes into building in Beit She'an, no injuries reported

Magen David Adom arrived at the scene of the crash and reported that there were no casualties or injuries.  

 Israel security and rescue personnel stand near a building was damaged in a drone attack from Iran on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Beit Shean, in the Jordan valley, June 21, 2025.

IAF intercepts three Iranian drones near Dead Sea

Iran has launched at least 1,000 drones against Israel since Operation Rising Lion began last Friday.

 A Shahed 129 drone, on exhibition in Tehran, 2019; illustrative.

IAF drone downed in Iranian territory, military confirms

The drone incident occurred amid a series of Israeli airstrikes more than 1,500 kilometers from Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement in front of a Hermes 900 drone at the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023

IRGC's 'unique' Shahed 107 drone still fails to penetrate IDF defense - analysis

Iran has likely launched several hundred drones at Israel over the past five days since Operation Rising Lion began.

 Iran's Shahed 107 drone on display, June 2025.