# drones
Latest news and articles about drones
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Explosions in Iraqi Kurdistan as Drones Crash Near Erbil and Militia Claims Strike on US-Hosted Airbase
Two drones crashed near Erbil and explosions were reported in Sulaymaniyah on March 3, while a militia claiming the "Islamic Resistance" said it struck Harir airbase — a site hosting U.S. forces. A separate small drone was shot down near Baghdad airport; no casualties or damage were reported in any incident.
Iran Says It Shot Down and Seized Intact Israeli Hermes 900 Drone — A Potential Intelligence Windfall
Iran's IRGC says it shot down and captured an Israeli Hermes 900 drone intact and armed, and has handed it to aerospace experts for technical analysis. If verified, the seizure could provide Tehran with valuable intelligence on Israeli UAV technology and fuel both tactical countermeasure development and regional signaling.
Iran Says U.S. Air-Base Command Building Destroyed as Drone-and-Missile Barrage Marks Escalation
The IRGC says it destroyed a U.S. air‑base command building in a drone-and-missile strike during the 13th round of attacks in a widening Gulf confrontation. The campaign follows a U.S.–Israeli strike days earlier and has prompted threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, stoking regional tensions and market anxiety even as many damage and casualty claims remain unverified.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Claim Strike on U.S. Air Base in Bahrain, Raising Stakes in the Gulf
Iran’s IRGC said it struck a U.S. air base in Bahrain on March 3 using 20 drones and three missiles, claiming destruction of the base’s headquarters and a fuel depot. If verified, the attack would be a notable escalation with tactical and strategic implications for U.S. force posture, Gulf security, and regional stability.
Why Washington and Tel Aviv Targeted Iran’s Navy — and Why the Threat Won’t Vanish
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s Konarak naval base targeted ships and infrastructure to blunt Tehran’s asymmetric sea‑denial tools. While airstrikes can damage vessels and reduce Iran’s immediate sortie capability, small boats, midget submarines and sea mines remain survivable threats that can disrupt global shipping for prolonged periods.
Seoul Calls Civilian Drone Flights into North ‘Extremely Dangerous’ as Tensions Rise
South Korea says three civilians launched drones into North Korean airspace on four occasions between September 2025 and January 2026, prompting investigations into the operators, a drone manufacturer and intelligence personnel. Seoul plans to tighten laws, strengthen local security networks, and explore restoring the 9·19 military agreement to reduce the risk of escalation.
China Puts eVTOLs and a 22,580-Drone Swarm Center Stage at the Spring Gala — A Public Leap for the Low‑Altitude Economy
China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Hefei publicly showcased 16 EHang EH216‑S eVTOLs and a 22,580‑vehicle GD4.0 drone swarm, the latter setting a Guinness record for single‑computer control. The display underscores accelerating efforts to commercialise low‑altitude aviation while highlighting the regulatory, safety and infrastructure hurdles that remain before routine passenger eVTOL services become viable.
Seoul Alleges Yoon-Era Drone Provocations Toward Pyongyang as New Government Moves to Rebuild 2018 No‑Fly Pact
Seoul's unification minister announced investigations into drone flights to North Korea by three South Korean civilians and accused the previous Yoon administration of conducting 11 operations totalling 18 drone sorties aimed at Pyongyang. The new government plans to restore the no‑fly provisions of the September 19, 2018 military agreement to rebuild confidence and reduce airborne tensions between the Koreas.
How Iran’s Missile and Drone Arsenal Has Remade Its Military Standing
Iran has become a top‑20 military power not by fielding a modern air force or blue‑water navy but by investing heavily in long‑range missiles, drones and asymmetric tactics. These capabilities give Tehran a resilient, regionally disruptive deterrent, even as sanctions and aging conventional platforms limit its ability to wage high‑intensity conventional campaigns.
Beijing Mandates 'Insure Before Take‑Off' for Drones — Liability Cover to Be Phased In by 2027
China has ordered the phased establishment of a mandatory liability insurance regime for unmanned aircraft, aiming for an initial system by 2027 and a comprehensive framework by 2030. The plan links insurance to flight approvals, promotes expanded insurance products across the drone value chain, and calls for a national data platform to support underwriting and supervision.
Scaling Karst Cliffs to Keep Cross‑Border Trains Running: Inside China’s ‘Climbing Tiger’ Rail Crew
A specialised maintenance team on China’s Xianggui railway routinely climbs karst cliffs to identify and neutralise hazardous rocks that threaten China–Vietnam international rail traffic. Their work combines drone and AI detection with dangerous manual interventions, and underlines the human backbone of infrastructure resilience amid growing reliance on cross‑border rail links.
Drone Strike Hits UN Food Convoy in Central Sudan as Kordofan Becomes New Flashpoint
A UN World Food Programme convoy was hit by a drone near El Obeid in North Kordofan, killing at least one person and injuring others, as drone incidents mount across Sudan. The attack, blamed by local medics on the Rapid Support Forces, highlights how the conflict’s spread into Kordofan and the growing use of drones endanger humanitarian operations and worsen an already dire relief situation.