Swarms of drones could be pitted against each other as the US and China reveal drone-only military strategies.

Role of private companies highlighted in development of neighbouring Shenzhen’s drone delivery and transport operations.

Design details have emerged of China’s newest military aircraft that combines a fighter jet with two drones.

Ukraine’s military says Russia launched 16 cruise missiles and 13 attack drones, aiming at energy infrastructure in several regions.

Cautionary tales include a man who was jailed for a year for photographing a new warship so that he could show off on military forums.

Chinese drone maker DJI has blasted a bill that would ban sales of its products in the US as ‘baseless allegations and xenophobic fear’, as it reiterated its commitment to user data security.

Rising trade tensions trigger concern about potential retaliatory measures from Beijing, including against the aviation sector.

Taiwanese defence ministry’s plan to add hundreds of AI-equipped devices to its arsenal this year remains challenging, experts say.

Observers said China’s ability to rapidly reconstitute its combat losses may give it an advantage, including against ‘hellscape’ strategy.

Uncrewed vehicles are essential to China’s low-altitude economy, which the government has bolstered with policies and regulations since 2021.

The attack comes after months of near-daily cross-border fire between the group and the Israeli military since Hezbollah ally Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel triggered the Gaza war.

Lawmakers have urged government to follow mainland China’s lead and embrace crewless aircraft to transport tourists and make food deliveries.

But observers warn that the plan signals a change in Washington’s long-standing policy of ambiguity on the Taiwanese issue.

Ukraine has arrested thousands of people on suspicion of collaborating with Russian troops since the war began in February 2022.

Former US Marine Corps Forces Pacific commander Steven Rudder expected to deliver opening address to closed-door gathering.

Frontline Ukrainian units getting new troops have to reteach soldiers the basic skills like firing their weapons, according to a Washington Post report.

Shanxi is investing in electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles and drone deliveries as part of a national effort to boost the ‘low altitude economy’.

Campaign does not have Beijing’s official support, but there has been no apparent effort to stop it and it echoes previous propaganda campaigns.

Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to help replenish the army ranks, with up to 20,000 being mobilised. Inmates taking part will have their remaining sentences cleared.

Lawmakers urge city to follow mainland’s lead to use drones for delivering goods and carrying passengers, touting tourism opportunities.

Images of new hi-tech tank circulating on social media hint at move from traditional tank-on-tank combat to a more comprehensive warfare approach.

Japanese Ministry of Defence says it monitored the WZ-10 UAV flying near Okinawa within air defence zone in the East China Sea, which Tokyo says has been visited by Chinese ships every day this year.

Kyiv has been battling a fresh Russian land assault in the Kharkiv region since May 10, when thousands of Moscow’s troops stormed the border, making their biggest territorial advances in 18 months.

The UAVs are part of Replicator initiative focused on overcoming the advantages of the People’s Liberation Army.

The alleged drone shoot down comes as the Houthis launch attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, demanding Israel ends the war in Gaza.

Report on ‘mystery ship’ comes as China also builds giant 076 amphibious assault warship that will serve as both a helicopter and drone carrier.

Japan’s defence minister confirmed the footage was real and said Tokyo was taking the drone intrusion ‘extremely seriously’ – more than six weeks after the video first appeared online.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a “fierce battle” was under way after Moscow launched a surprise new offensive on Friday morning.