WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Tuesday identified a soldier who was killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as a 30-year-old from North Carolina. The military said it was investigating the death of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville during a controlled detonation on Sunday at an air base in Irbil in northern … Read more
A 30-year-old U.S. soldier was killed over the weekend in Iraq during what the U.S. military said was a controlled explosion to destroy an attack drone. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was “killed in action during a controlled detonation” of the drone at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq, the Pentagon said … Read more
Eight people were killed and more than 60 others were wounded in Russia by overnight Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian officials said Saturday. Kyiv’s forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow’s war effort and make Russians feel the consequences of the Kremlin’s all-out invasion … Read more
American-made drone technology guiding Ukraine’s strikes into Russia – CBS News Watch CBS News American-made drone technology is helping guide Ukrainian strikes further into Russia, despite the U.S. walking back some of its military support for Ukraine. CBS News international reporter Aiden Stretch has more. Source link
Russia’s shadow fleet launches drone campaign across Europe Jennifer Griffin reports on Russia’s shadow fleet launching a drone campaign across Europe to surveil military sites and test NATO’s air defenses. The International Institute for Strategic Studies report reveals 144 suspected drones near sensitive sites in Germany, France, and the UK. NEWYou can now listen to … Read more
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon announced Wednesday it is consolidating oversight of all military drones and autonomous systems under a newly created office as the Department of War moves to accelerate development and fielding of the technology across the armed forces. According to a War Department memo, the newly established … Read more
JetBlue flight reports collision with drone while landing at JFK – CBS News Watch CBS News A JetBlue flight on final approach to New York’s JFK Airport reported a mid-air collision with a drone. Senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more. Source link
A drone strike Monday and a near-miss last week are warnings. Source link
A JetBlue flight hit a drone while it was trying to land Monday morning at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, according to air traffic control audio. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The plane was traveling from Las Vegas to New York … Read more