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FCC extends updates for banned drones and routers until 2029

The Federal Communications Commission has extended the deadline for software and firmware updates on certain banned drones and routers to January 2029. The move covers devices added to a national security list in late 2025 and early 2026.

Bubble Robotics to test subsea drones this summer with Ifremer

03. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

French start-up Bubble Robotics, founded in 2025, plans to test a system of subsea drones and robotic surface vessels this summer in partnership with Ifremer. Drawing inspiration from SpaceX’s « NewSpace » methods, the company aims to monitor oceans and protect critical infrastructure. Led by Jean Crosetti and Patricia Apostol, it pursues this vision.

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President Lee expresses regret over individuals' drone flights into North Korea

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Chinese team releases world's first bamboo drone flight control software

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HAL CMD: Israel military supplies may delay, adequate stocks for current year

Rheinmetall partners with Boeing on combat drones for Bundeswehr

Defense firm Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Boeing Australia to develop the long-range MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat drone for the Bundeswehr. The Düsseldorf-based company aims to offer it for the planned procurement of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft by 2029. The multi-billion euro contract stems from a secret Bundeswehr tender.

Zelenskyy counters Rheinmetall CEO's 'housewives' drone remark

30. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sarcastically responded to remarks by Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger on Ukrainian drone production. In an interview with The Atlantic, Papperger likened the technology to playing with Lego blocks by housewives using kitchen 3D printers. Zelenskyy retorted that any Ukrainian housewife could then be Rheinmetall's CEO.

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