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UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security

When the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia in late 2024, Moscow predictably accused London of escalating the war and threatened retaliation.

The Conversation · Aug 19

How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan

Ukraine’s campaign to target Russia’s e-commerce giant Wildberries has had impacts far beyond the Russian federation. For Russia, Wildberries is comparable to Amazon, accounting for about 50% of the country’s online retail market. But its market place is used by manufacturers as far afield as Central Asia.

The Conversation · Aug 19

AeroVironment Hit a Bottom in Q2—Can It Take Flight in Q3?

AeroVironment holds a $1.2 billion backlog, growing institutional buying, and drone catalysts like LOCUST, though margin pressure and SCAR contract lawsuits remain key risks for AVAV.

MarketBeat · Aug 19

Amazon’s drone delivery set for massive expansion across 500 US cities

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelenskyy's office

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Meet Kanav Jain, the Scottish student who built a low-cost autonomous aircraft to deliver medicines to remote communities; it made him UK Young Engineer of the Year

Kanav Jain, a talented Scottish student, has been awarded the prestigious UK Young Engineer of the Year for creating AeroAid, an innovative low-cost autonomous drone aimed at delivering medical supplies. This versatile VTOL quadplane combines the best features of helicopters and airplanes, making it ideal for reaching remote locations. Jain’s…

The Times of India · Aug 19

India to enable BVLOS drone operations by end-2026, says Civil Aviation Minister

India plans drone sector reforms, aiming for BVLOS certification by 2026. A new financial incentive scheme will boost domestic drone manufacturing capabilities. The government and industry leaders discussed scaling drone operations and global competitiveness. Key areas included testing infrastructure and strengthening the component ecosystem.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again

Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Ukraine war briefing: Would-be parcel bomber convicted in German court

Russian-led plot was exposed when participants sent trial packages carrying GPS trackers through Ukrainian and German post. What we know on day 1,638

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Ubiquiti sued by Ukrainian families over claims its tech powered Russian battlefield drones

Lawsuit asks whether a networking company owes a duty of care to civilians hunted by drones 5,000 miles from its nearest point of sale.

TechRadar · Aug 18