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08/12/2026August 12, 2026
Drone attack hits Libya’s largest oil refinery
08/10/2026August 10, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack kills at least 13 in central Russia
08/09/2026August 9, 2026
Germany news: Berlin to step up drone security research
08/08/2026August 8, 2026
Bulgaria: Unknown drone explodes near Romanian border
08/06/2026August 6, 2026
Officials deny reports of drone near munitions-laden plane
08/05/2026August 5, 2026
Germany: Leipzig explosive drone ‘new level of danger’
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Reports & Analysis
How Germany’s drone defense fails
How Germany’s drone defense fails
Drone defense is a priority for the German government, but there are still substantial shortcomings.Politics08/13/2026August 13, 2026
How Ukraine fights in the Black Sea without a navy
How Ukraine fights in the Black Sea without a navy
How do you fight a navy without a navy of your own? Ukraine’s drone innovation is reshaping war at sea.Conflicts08/13/2026August 13, 202613:41 min
Bulgaria drone crash a wake-up call for country’s defenses
Bulgaria drone crash a wake-up call for country’s defenses
A Ukrainian drone crash in Bulgaria reveals gaps in the country’s defenses, and highlights its changed Ukraine policy.Politics08/11/2026August 11, 2026
From printing to presses to drones
From printing to presses to drones
As factories struggle and jobs disappear, more German companies are switching to military production.Business08/11/2026August 11, 202604:20 min
Russia calls Ukrainian drone strike ‘inexcusable crime’
Russia calls Ukrainian drone strike ‘inexcusable crime’
The attack in the Tatarstan region is one of Kyiv’s deadliest since the war began four-and-a-half years ago.Conflicts08/10/2026August 10, 202602:10 min
Russia, Ukraine: Deadly drone and missile attacks escalate
Russia, Ukraine: Deadly drone and missile attacks escalate
Deaths reported in Russia and Ukraine as strikes intensify, and Zelenskyy warns of new Russian mobilization.Conflicts08/09/2026August 9, 202601:52 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
AI drones made in Germany see duty on Ukraine’s front line
DW joined a Ukrainian mission to find out how effective drones made by the German defense company Helsing are in combat.Conflicts07/03/2026July 3, 2026
Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia’s defense?
Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. Conflicts06/20/2026June 20, 2026
Moldova seeks to produce interceptor drones
Moldova’s neutrality has not shielded it from security risks. Drones have repeatedly made incursions into its airspace.Politics06/20/2026June 20, 202604:57 min
Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans
Amid rising tensions, blackouts and shortages, many Cubans are angry over official advice to ready for possible attacks.Conflicts05/19/2026May 19, 2026
Data centers: Critical tech infrastructure under threat
Data centers are the backbone of modern digitalized societies. But the boom is also creating new problems.Business05/10/2026May 10, 2026
Romanian startup shifts from civilian to military drones
As the war in Ukraine continues, two Moldovan innovators are preparing to build military drones at scale in Romania.Society04/25/2026April 25, 202605:31 minAll content (1327) on this topic
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