Scientists developed an acoustic anti-drone system to disable unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. This technology uses sound waves to disrupt drone balance sensors, causing instability and potential falls.

Drones are seen as the most important category of weapons in modern warfare. Ukraine's success in holding back the Russian onslaught and Iran's ability to upend how nations have thought about air defence are credited to the use of drones. An important ...

Romanian pilots shot down the first of three drones in as many days from F-16 fighter jets starting Friday as Russia intensified attacks against Ukraine near the border. After determining the drones were of Russian origin, Romania summoned Moscow’s ambassador in protest and expelled a Russian diplomat on Monday.

Ukraine is using Soviet-era Yak-52 trainer aircraft to intercept Russian Shahed drones. A gunner fires small arms from the open rear cockpit of the aircraft. This tactic counters the slow speed and predictable flight paths of the drones.

Shotguns are popular for last-ditch defence against FPV drones, and shotshell ammunition for assault rifles is becoming more common. Taking cover is still safer.

Mykhailo Fedorov took over as defense minister in January after spearheading Kyiv's efforts to become a drone superpower.