drones
Renault Scales Up French Defense Drone Production
Renault is supporting France's defense ministry in accelerating drone production from one unit per 15 days to one every 2 hours. The initiative aims to bridge France's drone technology gap with global competitors. Ukraine is also advancing drone defenses and production capabilities.
Bulgarian merchant vessels attacked in Black Sea
Two merchant ships were attacked in Bulgarian territorial waters, with one vessel sinking. Bulgaria formally requests NATO and EU technical assistance for investigating the drone assault.
Russian Oil Terminal Burns After Overnight Drone Attack
A major oil terminal in Russia's Rostov region caught fire following a nighttime drone strike, while warehouses storing agricultural machinery also burned after attacks on the Samara region in the Dnipropetrovsk area. The incidents reflect ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.