drones

‘Bharat can’t simply remain a market’: Modi calls for developing drones, hypersonic tech

August 16, 2026 10:13 am

Self-reliance in defence is essential, PM Modi said, urging India to develop next-generation technologies and emerge as a global defence supplier.

How Ukraine is using AI-powered interceptor drones against Russia

June 17, 2026 1:15 pm

AI interceptor drones are helping Ukraine strengthen air defences against Russia’s escalating drone attacks, while raising new questions about autonomous warfare.

Indian killed in Kuwait airport attack, Delhi missions in region on alert

June 03, 2026 5:52 pm

Kuwait airport closure follows an Iranian drone and missile attack that damaged airport infrastructure, injured several people and disrupted regional flight operations.

Iran rebuilding military faster than expected? US intel flags rapid drone, missile recovery amid fragile ceasefire: Report

May 21, 2026 11:31 pm

Iran's military rebuild after US-Israel strikes raises concerns as Donald Trump warns renewed attacks remain possible amid fragile ceasefire tensions.

Drone-launched precision guided missile undergoes final development trials

May 20, 2026 9:00 pm

For the project, the DRDO has partnered with two production agencies - Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Limited, Hyderabad - for the development and production of the missiles.

Karnataka HC quashes FIR booked over ‘spying fears’ after research drone lands in residential area

April 09, 2026 3:57 pm

A day after Ajit Pawar's air crash death in Maharashtra, a drone was reported near a village in Karnataka's Doddaballapura, and the police registered a suo motu FIR, suspecting it to be a spy drone.

MCCIA to set up Rs 10-crore Drone Innovation Centre in Pune to support MSMEs; food technology CFC also planned

February 17, 2026 11:34 am

The facility will be established at MCCIA’s Bhosari premises in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area. It will offer shared access to design tools, simulation software, prototyping equipment and testing infrastructure — resources that are often prohibitively expensive for small manufacturers to acquire individually.

Drones to deliver emergency medicine in Nandurbar from end of this month

February 17, 2026 12:54 pm

Nandurbar becomes the first district to operationalise Maharashtra’s ₹228 crore drone mission, flying vaccines, blood products and emergency medicines to remote tribal hamlets, while other districts await connectivity for rollout.

Drones spotted above Belgian airbase were ‘spying’ on military planes, minister says

November 03, 2025 5:09 am

Belgium’s Defence Minister Theo Francken said the drones were clearly trying to “spy”, highlighting that one of the drones stood for a “long time” over the base.

British troops given powers to shoot down drones on sight: Reports

October 20, 2025 5:29 am

Although the new powers will initially apply only for military sites, the British government was "not ruling out working to extend those powers" to other important sites like airports.

In pictures | Hong Kong’s first pyrotechnic drone show for panda conservation

December 29, 2024 1:45 am

The 10-minute show featured 1,000 drones, some equipped with fireworks, creating dazzling visuals in the night sky.

Are You Living In Dubai? Soon You May Be Using Flying Cars To Bypass Daily Traffic

June 22, 2020 7:10 pm

Students in Coimbatore display self-made drones

February 28, 2016 2:17 pm

Coimbatore, Feb 28 (ANI): The students from standard third to eight participated in an International Robotics Festival organised by robotic academy IroboChakra in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore city. They were trained into making simple robots and drones after which they created their own functional robots and displayed the same before the people. The participants made drones, Robo Arms, Power saw, Truck robo, Humanoid among others. The students also explained their creations. The winners of the competition will compete at the international level in May 2016 in the United States. robotic academy.