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South Korea sends drones into North Korean airspace in unprecedented move

Asia Pacific Dec 27, 2022

South Korea sends drones into North Korean airspace in unprecedented move

by Jon Herskovitz and Shinhye Kang

The deployment was consistent with South Korea’s strategy over the past year to respond to North Korean provocations with similar maneuvers.

South Korea scrambles jets and fires warning shots as North Korean drones intrude

Asia Pacific Dec 26, 2022

South Korea scrambles jets and fires warning shots as North Korean drones intrude

South Korea tracked the drones crossing from North Korea over what is known as the Military Demarcation Line between the two countries, a report said.

With wildlife pests on the rise, Japan turns to novel countermeasures

National | OUR PLANET Dec 26, 2022

With wildlife pests on the rise, Japan turns to novel countermeasures

by Alex K.T. Martin

The old-school approach of the nation's hunters is being pushed to its limits, prompting some to turn to unusual kinds of drones and robots.

The global supply trail that leads to Russia’s killer drones

World Dec 16, 2022

The global supply trail that leads to Russia’s killer drones

by Stephen Grey, Maurice Tamman and Maria Zholobova

The supplies also included model aircraft engines made by a Japanese company, Saito Seisakusho, as shown in photos of drones recovered in Ukraine.

Drone strikes show Putin his homeland isn’t safe

Commentary / World Dec 6, 2022

Drone strikes show Putin his homeland isn’t safe

by James Stavridis

Ukrainians aren’t openly taking credit for the attacks on Russian air bases, but the message was clear: They are mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.

Japan approves urban drone flights outside visible range

National Dec 5, 2022

Japan approves urban drone flights outside visible range

To ensure safe flight, the government will require operators to obtain a license issued under a newly launched system and have their drones inspected and approved.

Japan to develop underwater drones to lay and remove sea mines

National Nov 15, 2022

Japan to develop underwater drones to lay and remove sea mines

The plan comes as the Defense Ministry seeks to ramp up the use of drones to support missions of the ground, maritime and air branches of the Self-Defense Forces.

Japan Coast Guard to share surveillance info with Maritime Self-Defense Force

National Nov 7, 2022

Japan Coast Guard to share surveillance info with Maritime Self-Defense Force

The plan comes as the Japanese government is set to update the National Security Strategy, its long-term policy guideline.

Iran’s weapons are slowly dragging Israel to Ukraine’s defense

World Nov 5, 2022

Iran’s weapons are slowly dragging Israel to Ukraine’s defense

After months of reluctance, Israel is softening its opposition to providing military aid to Ukraine, as Iran’s deepening support for Russia evolves into a threat to Israel.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine moves toward ‘war of drones’ as winter looms

World Nov 2, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine moves toward ‘war of drones’ as winter looms

by Marc Champion

The war’s different theaters — front line, long range and economic — are tightly interwoven. Taken together, they suggest Putin still has an ambitious strategy to control Ukraine.

Foreign minister declines to clarify Japan's position on Iran drone allegations

National Oct 21, 2022

Foreign minister declines to clarify Japan's position on Iran drone allegations

Japan's top envoy said the nation will closely monitor developments and urge Iran to "play a constructive role for peace and stability" amid the war in Ukraine.

Iranian trainers helped Russia with Ukraine drone attacks, U.S. says

World Oct 21, 2022

Iranian trainers helped Russia with Ukraine drone attacks, U.S. says

by Tom Balmforth and Humeyra Pamuk

Washington said it would pursue all means to deal with Iran's supply of munitions to Russia, while also considering air defense solutions for Ukraine.

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