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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed the finalization of a new arms procurement contract with China and provided details on a future joint drone factory between Serbia and an Israeli company.
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was severely wounded and his driver killed when their car exploded, according to news reports.
A Russian ballistic missile struck and destroyed a US-owned drone manufacturing facility in Kyiv during an attack on the Ukrainian capital. This marks the first time Russia has targeted such a facility in Ukraine.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection, with preliminary medical examiner findings confirming the cause. Tributes from global leaders and colleagues highlighted his complex legacy, particularly concerning his stance on Iran and support for Ukraine.
A man has been taken into custody in France on suspicion of spying for Russia. He was reportedly working at a drone manufacturing plant that supplies products to both the French and Ukrainian armies.
A factory in France that produces drones for Ukraine has been attacked with Molotov cocktails. The incident represents an act of sabotage against military aid efforts.
Greece announced plans to establish the largest drone production factory for its Armed Forces in Malakasa. This facility will be the third and most significant of its kind in the country.
Emergency services in Vilnius were alerted to a dangerous incident at a drone factory in Visoriai, where a lithium-ion battery dangerously overheated.
Satellite imagery has exposed Russia's accelerated expansion of the world's largest Shahed drone factory in the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan, alongside increased military cooperation and equipment deliveries with Iran.
Elbit Systems has officially opened its seventh factory in Romania near Bucharest, where Watchkeeper XR drone systems for the Romanian Army will be produced. The first test flight for these drones also took place on Monday.
Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a Russian drone factory, while Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least two people, including a 16-year-old. The strikes highlight ongoing hostilities and strategic targeting in the conflict.
A secret Ukrainian drone factory, Fire Point, is reportedly producing 200 'deep strike' drones daily, playing a crucial role in the ongoing conflict.
US forces have reportedly destroyed an Iranian drone factory, while Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have intercepted missile and drone attacks, as Donald Trump's ultimatum to Tehran fuels speculation and Iran warns of retaliating against Gulf energy infrastructure.
An industrial complex in Pardubice, Czech Republic, which produced drones for Ukraine, was engulfed in a fire. The facility is reportedly a target due to its connections with Israel.
A propaganda campaign has been launched in the Russian Federation aimed at attracting teenagers to participate in the production of Shahed attack drones.
The first Ukrainian military drone production factory has commenced operations in Britain, as announced by Ukraine's ambassador, Valeriy Zaluzhny, amidst ongoing conflict and infrastructure threats.
Zdenko Lučić, a candidate for the BiH Presidency, claims that Dragan Čović, leader of HDZ BiH, rejected an offer from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in 2023 to establish a drone production facility in Mostar.
The director of a Russian drone manufacturing company, known for producing 'Ghoul' drones, was seriously injured in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg. Media reports indicate he was critically wounded in the blast.
A Romanian and a Ukrainian company are planning to establish a joint drone factory in Cluj, Romania, with the first combat equipment produced in Romania expected to be unveiled this autumn.
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced a strategic Russian oil refinery to suspend operations and caused power outages in Crimea. These incidents highlight Ukraine's increasing capability to strike targets across Russia, leading to fuel shortages and anger among the Russian populace.
A man has been detained in France on suspicion of spying for Russia by filming a drone factory. The Belarusian national allegedly sent videos of the French defense facility to Russia.
Greece has begun converting an abandoned military factory north of Athens into a large drone production facility, aiming to increase annual output from 4,000 to 10,000 drones for various uses, including anti-drone systems.
Romanian entrepreneur Bogdan Ochiană, who owns a drone factory, discussed the country's accelerating development of anti-drone capabilities, noting the rapid evolution of threats and mentioning a drone crash in Galați.
A report indicates that the IDF plans to establish a factory staffed by Haredi soldiers to produce suicide drones, aiming to counter the growing threat posed by Hezbollah's FPV drones in southern Lebanon.
Ukraine's largest drone factory, Fire Point, is secretly owned by a businessman accused of corruption, potentially jeopardizing a crucial defense supplier.
Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 12-13 people in Gaza and several in Lebanon, despite an extended ceasefire, marking a significant escalation of violence in the region.
The Ukrainian military announced it bombed a drone manufacturing plant in Taganrog, Rostov region, Russia, overnight. This destruction is expected to reduce the enemy's capacity to produce unmanned aerial vehicles.
Pink media group d.o.o. has denied claims by BIRN that a drone factory, planned to open in Serbia, would be located in their facilities in Šimanovci.
Czech police and defense company LPP are investigating a fire at a drone factory in Pardubice, which produces drones for Ukraine, with authorities exploring potential connections to Russian interests. The suspected attack has sparked a broader debate over security and state responsibility.
A factory in Pardubice, Czechia, that produces drones for Ukraine was set on fire, with sabotage or protest suspected as the cause. Despite the incident, drone deliveries to Ukraine have reportedly not been affected.
A drone factory in Russia's Tatarstan, part of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, launched an ad campaign featuring teenagers who describe earning money assembling Shahed kamikaze drones.
The first Ukrainian defense factory is now starting operations in the United Kingdom – a production complex of Ukrspecsystems, whose drones have already proven effective in high-tech warfare.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that Serbia plans to open a drone factory in cooperation with Israelis, with operations expected to begin around September 15 or 20.
Ukraine has confirmed strikes on Russian logistics centers, a maritime terminal, and a refinery in Volgograd, while a Russian ballistic missile reportedly destroyed a US-owned drone factory in Kyiv. These events mark an escalation in cross-border attacks and strategic targeting.
Russia is employing social media advertisements and influencer collaborations as part of a new recruitment strategy to attract workers for one of its largest drone production facilities located in the Alabuga special economic zone.
Israeli troops have reportedly uncovered an underground complex in Lebanon, which they claim was used by Hezbollah to assemble and launch Iranian-made drones toward Israel.
Russia is reportedly conducting a 'hybrid war' involving sabotage, vandalism, espionage, and disinformation campaigns to destabilize Europe, with a man recently charged in France for allegedly spying for Russia at a drone factory.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas visited the 'Luxuav' drone factory, founded by Ukrainians living in Luxembourg, and extended an invitation for the manufacturers to conduct testing in Lithuania.
An investigation reveals the operations of Alabuga, a high-security economic zone in Russia, which has become the country's primary factory for drone production. The facility plays a crucial role in Russia's military industrial complex.
Satellite imagery indicates that Russia is expanding what is believed to be the world's largest factory for manufacturing Shahed-type drones, with reports suggesting it is utilizing components sourced from Iran.
A Serbian parliamentary committee supported a data protection agreement with Israel, despite opposition questions regarding its potential link to a drone factory. The opposition expressed concerns about the broader implications of the agreement.
Ukraine's General Staff has confirmed that Neptune missiles successfully destroyed Russian drone factory workshops located in Rostov Oblast.
A report provides an inside look at a secret Ukrainian drone factory. This facility is responsible for producing crucial "deep strike" drones.
Czech authorities have apprehended a fifth suspect in connection with an arson attack that targeted a drone manufacturing facility.
Czech police and defense company LPP are investigating a fire at a drone factory in Pardubice, Czech Republic, which produces drones for Ukraine. An anti-Israel group claimed responsibility for the attack, but authorities are exploring potential connections to Russian interests.
Romania and Ukraine are entering a new phase of strategic partnership, signing a declaration of intent in Bucharest for joint production of defense systems, primarily drones, and closer energy cooperation.
The first Ukrainian defense factory, Ukrspecsystems, has begun operations in the United Kingdom, producing drones that have proven effective in high-tech warfare.