Drones

Zelenskiy seeks Gulf defence ties as Ukraine signs long-term security deals

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 - 07:10 GMT

Zelenskiy seeks Gulf defence ties, signing long-term deals with Qatar and the UAE as regional tensions rise.

Iran war update: Assassinations, retaliatory barrages, and a widening regional spillover

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 06:26 GMT

Iran war escalates with reported top-level assassinations, Iranian retaliation on Israel and Gulf states, and deeper spillover in Lebanon.

Sudan warns Ethiopia over drone incursions

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 - 01:33 GMT

Sudan warned Ethiopian authorities Monday against the entry of drones into its airspace and the targeting of sites within its borders, according to Al-Qahera News.

Iran, Israel exchange missiles and drones strikes

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 - 10:40 GMT

Dozens of Iranian missiles fell on Tel Aviv, causing widespread destruction to residential buildings and forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes. Three Israelis were killed and more than 170 others injured so far according to the Israeli MDA Ambulance amid continuing the military escalation between the both sides.

Egyptian Armed Forces discloses locally-produced drone 'Nut'

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 - 12:33 GMT

“Nut” is named after Ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky.

Egyptian president inaugurates EDEX 2021, inspects pavilions

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 - 12:08 GMT

More than 300 companies belonging to 18 countries, including Egypt, are exhibiting their products at EDEX 2021.

Egypt condemns Yemeni Houthi’s attack against ‘civilian’ targets in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - 09:49 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Monday denounced Yemen’s Houthi militia for launching two ballistic missiles and bomb-laden drones toward Saudi Arabia, a statement by the ministry read.

Drones destroyed in vicinity of Hmeimim airbase in Syria

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 - 12:11 GMT

Anti-air defenses detected two drones flying from the direction of Idleb, destroying them in the surroundings of Jableh in Lattakia province, SANA reported on Friday.

Discussing drone law in Egypt: How to use legally

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 - 10:47 GMT

In Egypt, flying a drone is technically legal if permission is obtained.

Libya Air Force strikes warehouse housing drones in Zuwarah: Army

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 - 12:50 GMT

The warehouse also contained the ammunition of the drones, according to the statement.

Denmark charges 3 men for buying drones for Daesh

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 - 12:26 GMT

Kirk says "it may sound like shopping lists for a hobby project (but) it is dead serious."

Yemen’s Houthi's drone targeted civilian facility: Saudi coalition

Tue, 21 May 2019 - 03:05 GMT

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement tried to target a civilian facility in Saudi Arabia's province of Najran with a drone carrying explosives, reported SPA.

Russia downs drone near its Syria air base - TASS

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 - 09:43 GMT

Russia's military said it had shot down a drone that came close to its Syrian air base at Hmeimim on Saturday.

Which Middle East countries are using, regulating, producing drones!

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 - 09:26 GMT

Saudi Interior Ministry asserted on Sunday that regulating the use of remote-controlled drones is in its final stages.

Laws passed by Parliament in 2017

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 - 05:12 GMT

The Egyptian parliament has approved a number of legislations in 2017, some of which are controversial, while others are critical.

What everyone needs to know about law regulating use of drones

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 - 02:20 GMT

A law, approved on Monday, regulates the use of drones that might be used in terrorist attacks, stipulating fines and prison terms for any violations.

Draft law regulating use, trade of drones approved

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 03:44 GMT

Egyptian House of Representatives finally approved Monday the draft law regulating the use and trade of drones.

Shark-spotting drones on patrol at Australian beaches

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 - 10:36 GMT

High-tech shark-spotting drones are patrolling dozens of Australian beaches this summer to quickly identify underwater predators and deliver safety devices to swimmers.

11 Taliban members killed in U.S. drone attack in Afghanistan

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 - 08:28 GMT

At least 11 Taliban insurgents were killed in an air strike conducted by the U.S. forces in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

Shark-detecting drones to patrol Australian beaches

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 - 05:49 GMT

Drones equipped with a shark detection system powered by artificial intelligence will start patrolling some Australian beaches from next month.

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