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The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
ByLara Jakes September 18, 2025

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

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Gaza-Bound Flotilla Struck by Drone in Tunisia, Aid Group Says
ByPranav Baskar and Ephrat Livni September 9, 2025

Officials in Tunisia said there was no evidence of an attack on the ship, which the Global Sumud Flotilla hoped to use to bring humanitarian goods to Gaza.

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Gaza-Bound Flotilla Struck by Drone in Tunisia, Aid Group Says
ByPranav Baskar and Ephrat Livni September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

The Global Sumud Flotilla planned to use the ship and others to bring humanitarian goods to Gaza.

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Houthi Drone Hits Israeli Airport After Warning System Failure
ByEphrat Livni September 7, 2025

The strike by the Yemeni militants followed the Israeli killing of several of their top leaders a week ago.

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As Drone Warfare Evolves, Pentagon Sees Its Own Vulnerabilities
ByJulian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt July 10, 2025

Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology.

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As Drone Warfare Evolves, Pentagon Sees Its Own Vulnerabilities
ByJulian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt July 10, 2025

Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology.

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Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within
ByErika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Iranian authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed suspected spies or infiltrators. Some worry the campaign could become a broader crackdown on political opponents and minorities.

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Drones hit Iraqi military sites, hours after Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar.
ByEuan Ward June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

The Iraqi authorities said that two facilities had been damaged and that four other sites had been targeted. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

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Iran, With Advance Warning, Fires Missiles at American Base in Qatar
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson June 23, 2025

The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.

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Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson June 23, 2025June 24, 2025

The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.

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