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Did the Ukraine war spark Chinaโ€™s quiet ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

For years, aerial drones frequently buzzed above the Huangpu River in Shanghai, capturing breathtaking views of one of Chinaโ€™s most iconic central business districts and the lights of thousands of homes. But the spectacular aerial photos that once defined one of the worldโ€™s largest commercial drone markets have now been heavily restricted along this picturesque stretch of the river, reflecting a nationwide tightening of rules on civilian drone use. Security concerns magnified by Ukraineโ€™s drone...

Defence Council approves โ‚น52,000 crore worth military purchase

The DAC also approved Akash Tarang, MRSAM, Kamikaze drones and naval unmanned systems

UKโ€™s Starmer announces 300-billion-pound defence investment plan

Plan includes more than 5 billion pounds for drones and autonomous systems over four years, Ministry of Defence says.

UK lays out defence plan with drones, self-flying fighter jets, no-crew submarines

Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the centre of Britainโ€™s future military under a defence plan being announced on Tuesday that reflects a world of conflicts transformed by technology. The plan prioritises ยฃ5 billion (US$6.6 billion) of investment in drones and a focus on autonomous systems to try to modernise and build up its depleted armed forces at a time of rising threats. The Defence Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and...