Drone

Millions of burnt books show how 'war of endurance' is hurting Ukraine, economy continues to slow

A Russian drone strike on Ranok's warehouse in the northeastern city of Kharkiv on August 1 destroyed about 8 million books, the biggest blow yet to Ukraine's publishing industry during the war.

Books burn at the site of a book warehouse hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, August 1, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
Flying high with Propeller Drones

How Propeller Drones became Israel's quiet powerhouse for drone operations

An Israeli soldier is seen during an Israeli military operation in Ayta ash Shab, southern Lebanon, May 17, 2026.

IDF withheld Hezbollah explosive drone attack near troops in southern Lebanon - report

The empennages of a DHL cargo plane and Ukrainian Antonov cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026

Bus driver stops explosive-laden drone at major German NATO logistics hub


Israeli startup ASIO raises $15 million to boost worldwide deployment of its tactical platforms

The funding announcement comes shortly after it was announced that Israeli defense-tech start-ups working with the Defense Ministry raised nearly $3 billion in the first six months of 2026.

An Orion tactical awareness system, made by Israeli firm ASIO.

IAI's new ‘HYPNOSIS’ system aims to blind enemy drones in flight

New system scrambles the GPS signals enemy drones and missiles rely on to hit their targets, without firing a single interceptor.

Illustrative image of a drone

Iran claims to have struck US military assets in Kuwait, Jordan with missiles, drones - report

According to Iranian state media, drones targeted US ammunition stores and communication assets at Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem Air Base and US military assets at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq

"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.

Syrian security forces seize a Hezbollah weapons shipment near the Syrian-Iraqi border, July 16, 2026.

Airwayz, Tenna fuse spectrum intelligence into OVERWATCH airspace‑control platform

Platform upgrade by Tenna and Airwayz gives operators a clearer RF map for safer autonomous flights in busy contested flights

Airwayz and Tenna System collaborate to secure the skies

IRGC claims attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Jordan as hostilities show no sign of stopping

The continued clashes between the US and Iran have led to fewer vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

An Iranian Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighter jet performs a flyby over mourners taking part in a funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family on July 9, 2026.

Trump expected to expand military actions against Iran as CENTCOM launches fifth day of strikes

Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers • Dubai gov't says explosions heard in city are 'false,' despite witness reports

A man walks in front of a huge anti-US billboard referring to the death of US senator Lindsey Graham, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on July 16, 2026.

Iran claims 'existential war' with US after new wave of strikes, threatens wider energy disruption

Meanwhile, US President Trump stated that Iran badly wants to settle with the United States, adding that Washington would decide whether or not to take such a step.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 9, 2026

US rewards UAE's military aid in Iran war with expanded access to AI chips - report

In recognition of the UAE's support for US national security interests, the US has granted UAE AI companies free access to buy chips from companies such as Nvidia.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

Robotican: Robots built for the front lines, and below them

From tunnels to missile-hit buildings, Robotican’s unmanned systems take soldiers out of danger.

Robotican's hybrid Rooster drone and autonomous dog robot