One dead after downed Russian drone hits Ukraine apartment
A Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Odesa, Ukraine, killing one and injuring three. Ukraine's military downed five drones over the region amid nighttime assaults. The crash caused destruction and a fire, leading to one death and severe injuries. Emergency workers rescued survivors from the rubble, including a woman trapped for nearly two hours. Another drone crash earlier killed three in an industrial building. Key Points
Economic TimesWhat will it take for India's drone industry to fly higher?
India aims to be a major global hub for drones by 2030, boosting GDP by 1-1.5% and creating jobs. The industry has requested expansion of the PLI scheme, which benefits startups and MSMEs. The drone industry faces challenges such as the lack of a component ecosystem, talent pool, and testing facilities. Key Points
Economic TimesTop Iran-backed militia commander, linked to US troop deaths, killed in Baghdad
The U.S. struck Iran-backed Iraqi groups in Iraq and Syria last weekend in response to the killing of three U.S. soldiers in a drone attack. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesValentines Day gift ideas: Capture spectacular aerial shots with top 10 drones
Valentines Day gift ideas: Surprise your partner with a brand new drone and capture all your special moments in 4K. Here are our top 10 picks. Key Points
mintIndia to get 'hunter-killer' Predator drones. What makes them so lethal?
The United States has approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B 'Predator' drones to India. Used extensively in the Middle East to target Islamic State terrorists, here is why the drone is so lethal. Key Points
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Israel-linked merchant vessel hit by drone attack in Indian Ocean, alert issued
Drone Attack In Indian Ocean: The “Liberia-flagged chemical/products tanker... was Israel-affiliated”, it said. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesRussian drones hit residential building in Ukraine's Kyiv, 2 injured
Mass drone attacks were witnessed by Ukraine's Kyiv districts on Friday on widely separated residential districts. It was the sixth drone attack on the capital this month. At least two people were injured. Key Points
India Todaydrone Destination IPO: GMP, subscription status on day 2, and other key details
Drone Destination Ltd's IPO, with a price band of ₹62-65 per share, has been subscribed 8.95 times on day 1 so far. The company hopes to generate ₹44.20 crore with the IPO. Key Points
mintAnother Pakistani drone shot down by Border Security Force in Punjab
The Border Security Force shot down a Pakistani drone in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday. This is the fifth drone shot down by security forces within a span of 10 days. Key Points
India TodayBSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Punjab's Amritsar, 4th in 2 days
Officials of the BSF have shot down a Pakistani drone and seized a bag containing suspected narcotics from Punjab's Amritsar. The BSF said that it was the fourth drone shot down by them in the last two days. Key Points
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With Dalit Bandhu, drone sprayer operators soar to dizzying heights
Several tech-savvy Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries are scripting inspirational success stories by leveraging drone technology to break the shackles of poverty and achieve financial self-reliance in Khammam district’s Chintakani mandal. The scheme has helped the beneficiaries set up income-generating units of their choice across various sectors, including Agriculture and allied segments. Key Points
The HinduGaruda Aerospace crosses halfway mark of drone Yatra 2.0 initiative
Indian drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received orders for 6,000 kisan drones, crossing the halfway mark in the drone Yatra 2.0 initiative. The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2022, aimed at demonstrating the efficacy of drones for various agricultural processes and promoting their benefits to farmers around the country. The initiative has covered 388 districts and a distance of 1.92 lakh kilometres across seven Indian states. Garuda Aerospace declared it had signed 357 dealerships and distributed a total of 6,398 drones via 292 purchase orders. Key Points
Economic Timesdrone shot down by security forces in Rajouri near LoC, search operation underway
Security forces shot down a drone along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Some magazines, cash and other items from the packet attached to the drone have been recovered. Key Points
India TodayAmazon’s drone Delivery Dream Is Crashing
The tech giant dreams of filling the skies with package-bearing drones. But it has repeatedly failed to clear technical and regulatory hurdles. Key Points
WIREDRs 30 crore govt grant for drones manufacturing: Govt disburses PLI scheme incentives to 23 firms
The scheme has features including a total incentive of Rs 120 core spread over three financial years, which is nearly double the combined turnover of all domestic drone manufacturers in FY 2020-21. Also, the PLI rate for this scheme is 20 per cent of the value addition, which is the highest among PLI schemes and this rate is kept constant at 20 per cent for all three years. Key Points
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Crashes and Layoffs Plague Amazon's drone Delivery Pilot
The tech giant dreams of filling the skies with package-bearing drones. But it has repeatedly failed to clear technical and regulatory hurdles. Key Points
WIREDUkraine shoots down China-made Mugin-5 drone carrying bomb: Report
A Chinese-made commercial drone that was retrofitted and weaponised has been shot down in Ukraine. The drone carried a bomb of about 20 kilograms, which the Ukrainian soldiers later detonated, reports said. Key Points
India TodayDays after Black Sea drone incident, Pentagon releases de-classified video
According to the video, a Russian Su-27 fighter jet comes very close to the US MQ-9 drone and dumps fuel near it. The US officials claim this was an apparent effort to damage the American aircraft as it flew over the Black Sea. Key Points
mintUS releases video of Russian jet clipping its drone over Black Sea | WATCH
The U.S. military said it ditched the MQ-9 Reaper in the sea after what it described as the Russian fighter making an unsafe intercept of the unmanned aerial vehicle. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS Army releases footage of Russian jet attacking its surveillance drone over Black Sea
Recently, two Russian jets carried out what the US military described as a 'reckless intercept of an American spy drone' while flying in international air space. The US Army has now released footage of the incident. Key Points
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Russian jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea, says US; Moscow denies collision | 5 points
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday. However, Russia has insisted its warplanes didn’t hit the MQ-9 Reaper drone. Instead, it said the drone maneuvered sharply and crashed into the water following an encounter with Russian fighter jets that had been scrambled to intercept it near Crimea. Key Points
India TodayIG Drones eyes aggressive defence foray
The company is planning to launch a manufacturing facility at Vadodara airspace facility by June and will commence with a 30% capacity. The company will reach 100% capacity output of 1,000 drones within a year of the launch. Key Points
mintUS, Russian military chiefs in rare talks over downed drone, but who will retrieve the wreckage?
A Russian fighter jet collided with a large US surveillance drone over the Black Sea, triggering diplomatic protest. Meanwhile, US and Russian officials had conflicting accounts of the collision between the MQ-9 Reaper drone and the Russian Su-27 fighter jet. Key Points
India TodayVictory Day Parade: North Korea's Kim Jong Un showcases new arsenal; underwater nuclear attack drone and s
North Korea's recent drone showcase, featuring drones resembling U.S. models, raises security concerns. Its developing drone capabilities for surveillance and combat purposes necessitate international cooperation and diplomatic efforts to address potential risks and ensure regional stability. Key Points
Economic TimesMultiple commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea; Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility
The Carney, an American destroyer, responded to distress calls and provided assistance following missile and drone launches from Houthi-controlled territory, according to U.S. Central Command. Key Points
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BSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Punjab's Tarn Taran
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday shot down a Pakistani drone in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter of model DJI Matrice 300 RTK series. Key Points
India TodayIndian Navy deploys 3 warships in Arabian Sea after attacks on merchant vessels
The Indian Navy inspected the merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto after it was hit by a drone off India's west coast. The Navy deployed surveillance aircraft and warships in the region to maintain a deterrent presence. Key Points
mintBSF Punjab recovers Pakistan drone, two packets of suspected narcotics in Fazilka
Drone, 2 kg of narcotics originating from Pakistan seized by BSF in Punjab on June 22, 2023. Read more on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduBlack Sea drones show US involvement in conflict against Russia, says Kremlin
Last week, a U.S. drone crashed into the sea after being intercepted by Russian Su-27 fighter planes in the first known direct military encounter between the two sides since Russia launched its war in Ukraine last year. Key Points
Economic TimesBenny Dayal bruised by drone during live concert, shares message for artists
Benny Dayal has shared a video after being hit by a drone at a concert in Chennai. He showed off his injured fingers in the video. Key Points
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Video: Multiple Ukrainian drone attacks force evacuation in Russian town
The video of the drone attack thick smoke billowing from the attack site. However, no information is currently availbale regarding the number of casualties. Key Points
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