Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Azerbaijan Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn
Europe News Russia launches mass attack against Ukraine with hundreds of drones Russia had mainly carried out mass drone and missile strikes at night, but the tactic changed in March, when Moscow switched to a daytime assault strategy. 13/05/2026
Sudan Drone strikes in Sudan killed around 880 civilians this year, UN says Most of the civilian deaths attributed to drone strikes in the first three months of the year were recorded in the Kordofan region and Darfur, although the strikes were also increasingly spreading beyond both regions. 11/05/2026
Business Telekom and Rheinmetall build anti-drone defence system Suspicious drone flights over airports, barracks and critical infrastructure are increasing. German companies Telekom and Rheinmetall plan to jointly develop a system capable of detecting, disrupting and intercepting drones in emergencies. 11/05/2026
Europe News Latvian defence minister resigns following recent drone incursions Several drones from Russia and Ukraine have crashed in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. 11/05/2026
Europe News Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, army says Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale last September, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall." 07/05/2026
Markets First Ukrainian companies added to London-listed reconstruction fund For the first time Ukrainian equities have been included in a London-listed fund, which aims to channel investment into the nation’s eventual post-war reconstruction and current economic resilience. 29/04/2026
Europe News Ukraine to open arms exports with 'Drone Deals,' Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine is set to open its arms exports via so-called drone deals, but not all countries will have access to Kyiv's battlefield tested expertise. 28/04/2026
Mobility Could this short take-off and landing aeroplane cut travel time? Flying directly across terrain and waterways, the new hybrid aeroplane will “dramatically reduce travel times,” according to the partners of the Norwegian project. 26/04/2026
Europe News Euroviews. Adapt or lose: Ukraine's drone war is exposing Europe's weakness Europe risks falling behind in modern warfare unless it learns from Ukraine's rapid, drone-driven innovation model, argues Dr Robert Brüll, founder and CEO of German company FibreCoat, in an opinion piece for Euronews. 23/04/2026
Europe News German-made components found in Russian drones despite EU sanctions Hundreds of thousands of German components can be found in Russian drones and weapons systems. How do these components get to Russia? Research shows complex supply chains via intermediaries and third countries. 21/04/2026
Europe News How German troops are building and field-testing their own drones During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive. 20/04/2026
Europe News Bombed Ukraine retaliates against Russian military targets Ukrainian Defence Forces targeted drone manufacturing plants in Russia and on occupied Ukrainian territory. 19/04/2026
Europe News Gepard anti-aircraft gun proves its worth in Ukraine, four years on Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia. 17/04/2026
Europe News Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have provided Kyiv with extensive financial and military aid, supplying the armed forces with weapons systems and ammunition. 16/04/2026
EU.XL Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying old systems The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up? 16/04/2026
EU.XL Drone warfare: Europe’s new security threat Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video 15/04/2026