KHARKIV, Ukraine — When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. But that changed as technology reshaped ...

Boeing had previously announced a previous test in June where two MQ-28s were controlled by an RAAF E-7A in a mission against a simulated airborne target. Boeing and the RAAF had also demonstrated the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. More than 70,000 Ukrainian women now serve in the military, a 20% increase since 2022, with thousands deployed as ...

More women seek combat jobs as technology changes A drone pilot is one of the Ukrainian military's most popular combat professions chosen by women, military officials said. When Imla from the Kraken ...

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Monka, an FPV drone operator from the third assault brigade, assembles an FPV drone during a demonstration for The Associated Press, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. (AP ...

Critical vulnerabilities in multirotor uncrewed aerial system (MUAS) supply chains, particularly the West's reliance on Chinese-origin components and materials, present risks in future conflicts. This ...