Pentagon Pays Premium for SpaceX Network to Link Kamikaze Drones
The Pentagon is shelling out a whopping $25,000 per month to connect its kamikaze drones to SpaceX's network, a steep price hike from the original $5,000 monthly fee. This costly upgrade has raised eyebrows, with the Pentagon reportedly pushing back on the increased charges.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Ukraine may have solved its Russian Kinzhal missile problem -- Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian explosives plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast -- Russian oil facilities in Perm and Orsk struck as Ukraine's drones follow up Tuapse attacks -- Russia’s offensive tactics on full display in fight for Sloviansk ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/thursday-april-30-2026/
US Troops Shielded by Drone Interceptors Against Iranian Shaheds
US troops are now safer thanks to affordable, specialized drone interceptors that have successfully defended against Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones. These inexpensive, purpose-built guardians have earned praise from the Army's top brass for their impressive performance.
#DroneInterceptors #CounterdroneSystems #KamikazeDrones #IranianShaheds #MeropsDrone
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Massive drone attack on Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions
Multiple drone groups detected: 4 over Dnipropetrovsk region, 2 toward Izyum, 2 toward Lozova, and individual drones heading to Zlatopil, Savyntsi, Borova, and Blyzniuky.
💬 SENTINEL: Масована атака дронами-камікадзе по прифронтових регіонах України.
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Massive kamikaze drone attack across Ukraine
Massive kamikaze drone attack detected across multiple Ukrainian regions: Sumy Oblast (1 drone to Bilopillia, 2 to Nyzy), Chernihiv Oblast (1 drone to Baturyn), Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (7 drones to Vasylkivka), Zaporizhzhia Oblast (5 drones to Vilniansk), Mykolaiv Oblast (6 drones to Ochakiv), Odesa Oblast (drones to port and 6 drones to Odesa).
💬 SENTINEL: Масована атака дронами поширена на південь та схід України, включаючи критичну інфраструктуру портів.
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...while “another regional intelligence official said #Beijing had sent #LoiteringMunitions, or #KamikazeDrones, to the #IslamicRepublic,” signalling that even ostensibly limited transfers carry asymmetric implications against superior #Western #airpower in a contested theatre..."
👉A duration of the #IranianWar of just "...four weeks...," in particular with the partial goal of #RegimeChange, now seems even unlikelier, IMO👈
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China has reportedly transferred kamikaze drones and HQ-16/HQ-17AE air defence systems to Iran while negotiating anti-ship and hypersonic missile sales, reshaping regional deterrence calculations as US carrier deployments raise the risk of direct confrontation in the Persian Gulf.
👉*Is the #IranianWar set to become the first #MultiPolar one?!?*👈
"*China Arms #Iran With #KamikazeDrones, HQ-16...surface-to-air missile batteries and potential DF-17 hypersonic systems signals...*" 1)
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*#China deploys stealth destroyers toward #Iranian waters as trilateral drills with #Russia approach #Hormuz*
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#Type055 and #Type052D 2) #Warships move west as #Beijing joins #Tehran and #Moscow for #NavalExercises near...
La nouvelle unité aura pour mission l’expérimentation opérationnelle de drones « kamikazes » à bas coût. La Chine est en ligne de mire. Derrière cette création, l’USAF souhaite définir les exigences techniques et le mode opératoire pour des essaims de drones consommables à longue portée. « Longue portée » est synonyme d’emploi dans le Pacifique, avec la Chine comme
Friday, October 24, 2025
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