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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday ⁠he believed Russia ⁠may have shared jet-drone technology ⁠with its long-standing ally North Korea. In recent weeks, Russia has sharply increased its use of jet-drones against Ukraine, which so far has no effective means of countering them other than using ‌combat aircraft. Earlier in the war, North Korea supplied Russia with millions of artillery shells and it has since provided ballistic missiles that Moscow regularly uses to attack...

Palestinians and activists report an increased use of drones in the occupied West Bank, particularly by the army and settlers, to whom the government supplies the drones directly. The drones are used to intimidate, monitor, demolish and make daily life unbearable.

China has set up several new institutions at military academies to train specialists in hi-tech and discipline inspection as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) works towards its centennial modernisation goals. The College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, the College of Combat Support NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and the College of Equipment Support NCOs were established within the PLA Army Engineering University on Wednesday. On the same day, the National Defence University (NDU),...

Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine's defences.

Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 1, 2026 — Two drones hit a Kyiv bridge and the grounds of a nuclear institute; UK gilt yields touch 6 per cent; Germany's inflation reaches 3.3 per cent; France's €54 billion (about US$61 billion) budget meets its highest borrowing cost since 2002; Poland loosens its air-defence rules; Burnham raises rejoining the EU; Serbia campaigns for 25 October. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, October 1, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Russia’s new class of jet-powered drones rip across the night sky in Kyiv at hundreds of kilometres per hour, leaving Ukrainian air-defence units only moments to intercept them. It’s rarely enough time. With many of the drones getting through to the capital, defence manufacturers are scrambling to develop a new generation of interceptors to counter the deadly threat. They are building their own jet propulsion systems and training artificial intelligence to help guide the chase. They need to move...

Crowds cheered and waved national flags as two Shahed drones were paraded through Tehran.

Customs officers intercepted the passengers, who had arrived at Terminal 3 from Hong Kong via Vietnam, based on prior intelligence

Trump meets Delcy Rodríguez at the UN as Venezuela promises elections without a date; Reaper drones head south, US$52 million in aid shifts to four partners, Colombia rescues hostages, and UNITAS closes in Peru with 24 nations. The post Latin America Defense Monitor — September 19–25, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday as a series of blasts rocked the Ukrainian capital. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. 

Yemen’s Houthis said they attacked “sensitive” sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday with missiles and drones, hours after flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near the city’s main airport. Saudi Arabia had sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around Riyadh, amid an escalation in attacks by the Houthis in the kingdom. Reuters video and photographs ‌showed a huge pillar of black smoke rising in the area, with the airport highway, main terminal building and other...

A key focus of the exercise is the use of technology in battlefield operations, with participating troops training in the employment of drones and autonomous systems for surveillance and reconnaissance

Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.

Taiwan’s military has taken delivery of 291 one-way attack drones from US maker Anduril Industries, only to find they came without chargers and require American assistance to recharge them. The revelation involving the Altius-600M loitering munitions has prompted Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers to question the military’s procurement and logistical planning, days before the drones join other weapons systems in a three-day live-fire exercise. The controversy comes at a sensitive time in...

Russia continues its ramped-up air campaign against Ukraine, launching 453 drones in an overnight blitz. One drone struck 800 metres from a border crossing with Poland prompting the polish military to scramble fighter jets and helicopters.

North Korea said on Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed showed “huge destructive power”. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Saturday’s drill was meant to get familiar with the procedure for the operation of the integrated firepower control system. South Korea’s military earlier said it detected short-range ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s eastern coastal Wonsan area on Saturday morning. After observing...

Video shows a low-flying Israeli quadcopter maneuvering between residential buildings in eastern Gaza City.

Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime ⁠Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an ⁠investigation ​into ⁠those responsible.

The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

Mexico border drones shot down by the United States were flown by smuggling groups scouting routes, the defence secretary said at the daily briefing. The post Mexico Border Drones Were Smugglers’, Defence Chief Says appeared first on The Rio Times.