Drone Operations
Coverage of Drone Operations in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine Says It Hit 48 Russian Vessels in Five Days, Including 18 Overnight
Ukraine claimed to have struck 48 Russian vessels over five days, including 18 overnight, with 13 of those being oil tankers linked to Moscow's 'shadow fleet.' The attacks also targeted oil refineries, fuel terminals, and power substations as part of a large drone operation.
- Autonomous drone delivery company expanding into Austin: How drone operations are regulated
Autonomous drone delivery company Zipline is expanding its operations into Austin later this year. The article discusses how drone operations are regulated.
- South Korea ex-president gets 30 years in jail over North drone incursion
A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for sending drones into North Korea to provoke a crisis ahead of his martial law declaration. The court found he aimed to heighten military tensions and justify suspending civilian rule, while Yoon's legal team argued the drone flights were a response to North Korea's provocations.
- Bigger Than NATO? How Ukraine Built the World’s Largest Drone Force
Ukraine has developed a massive drone force with 25,000 to 40,000 active combat UAV pilots and 80,000 total personnel in drone operations. The force includes the Unmanned Systems Forces and dedicated units across over 100 maneuver brigades, surpassing the 15,000 non-North American NATO drone pilots.
- Iran says it attacked U.S. base following renewed American strikes
Iran claimed it attacked a U.S. base following renewed American strikes, which the U.S. described as 'self-defense' against Iranian drone operations. Kuwait intercepted an Iranian missile during the conflict.
- Iran targets U.S. airbase as both sides exchange periodic strikes
Iran targeted a U.S. airbase following a U.S. military strike on its drone operations near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and reducing hopes for a peace deal while causing oil prices to rise.