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Ukrainian Drone, Missile Attack Hits Southern Russia; Damages Vessel
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (276+ words) A Ukrainian drone'and'missile strike on Russia's Rostov region on April42026 killed at least one and wounded four in Taganrog, damaged commercial infrastructure, sparked a warehouse fire, and ignited a blaze aboard a foreign'flagged vessel in the Sea of Azov; drones also…...
UK deploying Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait, PM's offi
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (348+ words) The UK is deploying its Rapid Sentry counter'drone air'defence system to Kuwait to safeguard British and Kuwaiti interests in the Gulf following an Iranian drone strike. The move includes missile'armed, hard'kill capability and reflects a broader reinforcement amid sustained Iranian…...
Dassault CEO Sets 2-3 Weeks for Franco-German Fighter Jet Deal
3+ day ago (250+ words) Dassault Aviation CEO "ric Trappier says the company will give itself two to three weeks to seek an agreement to salvage the stalled FCAS fighter jet program amid deep tensions over leadership and industrial control. PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - The head…...
European Aviation Safety at Risk as Conflicts Narrow Flight Corridors
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (663+ words) Europe's aviation watchdog warns that the Iran war and other regional conflicts are squeezing flight corridors and elevating safety risks, prompting airspace restrictions and new guidance on counter'drone operations, amid broader EU efforts to bolster airspace resilience. By Tim Hepher…...
Finland reports suspected territorial violation by drones
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (276+ words) Finland's Defence Ministry reported on March 29, 2026, a suspected territorial violation by drones in the country's southeast. The incident reflects rising concerns over unmanned aerial incursions into Finnish airspace. HELSINKI, March 29 (Reuters) - Finland's defence ministry reported on Sunday a suspected territorial…...
PGZ, Frankenburg to Build Anti-Drone Defence Plant in Poland
1+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) Poland's PGZ and Estonia's Frankenburg Technologies will build a factory in Poland capable of producing up to 10,000 ultra'short'range Mark I anti'drone missiles per year, with R&D underway for the longer'range Mark II interceptor. WARSAW, March 27 (Reuters) - Poland's state-owned defence…...
Qantas Boosts Europe Flights After Mideast War Disrupts Travel
1+ week, 2+ day ago (393+ words) Qantas is adding more flights from Australia to Rome and Paris, redeploying Boeing 787s and reallocating A330s, to meet soaring demand as travellers avoid disrupted Middle East hubs such as Dubai and Doha due to the US'Israel war on Iran. March 26 (Reuters)…...
Russian Drone Attack Damages Ukraine's Danube Port, Energy Sites
1+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) A Russian overnight drone strike on March26,2026, hit Ukraine's Danube port facilities in Odesa region, damaging warehouses, quays, energy and industrial infrastructure, injuring one and cutting power and water to thousands, though the port remains operational. March 26 (Reuters) - A Russian overnight…...
Estonia Reports Drone from Russia Hits Power Station, No Injuries
1+ week, 3+ day ago (257+ words) A drone entered Estonian airspace from Russia early on 25 March and struck a chimney at a power station, causing no reported damage or injuries. Simultaneously, drones crossed into Latvia from Russia and Belarus, while a Ukrainian drone reportedly set oil…...
Lithuanian PM: Drone That Crashed Came from Ukraine, Aimed at Russia
1+ week, 3+ day ago (193+ words) Lithuanian Prime Minister stated on March24 that the military drone which crashed in Lithuania on March23 originated from Ukraine and had been aimed at Russia before veering off course. VILNIUS, March 24 (Reuters) - A military drone which crashed in Lithuania on Monday came…...