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Mar 28 2024
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Drones helped bring drugs, weapons into Georgia prisons, investigation finds
“Georgia will not tolerate those who put our communities at risk by trafficking drugs, weapons, and contraband both in and out of our correctional facilities,” Kemp added. The months-long investigation officials are calling “Operation Skyhawk” uncovered that drones were being used to bring contraband into GDC facilities, according to Kemp. Various substances — including 185 pounds of tobacco,
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionApr 06 2024
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Russia's Black Sea Fleet turning to new drones amid huge losses: Report
Russia is arming its Black Sea Fleet with new first-person-view (FPV) drones, according to Russian online newspaper Mash, one of the most popular Russian-language channels on Telegram. On the social media platform, Mash wrote that the creators of the drones told the newspaper that the devices are equipped with a fragmentation warhead that can be detonated remotely from the target. "To destroy
NewsweekMar 13 2024
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Drone light show added to Independence Day festivities
In a new twist to Eden Prairie’s Fourth of July Celebration, this year around 100 lighted drones arranged into familiar formations and synchronized to music will fill the sky above Round Lake Park. The aerial drone show will actually be part of the City of Eden Prairie’s free, family-friendly activities taking place on July 3 – a prelude to the bigger celebration and traditional fireworks on
Eden Prairie Local NewsApr 14 2024
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Live updates: Israel says it foiled Iranian attack, shooting down 300 drones and missiles with U.S. help
President Joe Biden said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last night, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to the security of Israel. Military forces followed Biden’s direction to help Israel take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles, the president said. He also praised the country’s ability to fend off attacks as a sign to others who threaten the
NBC News (Online)Jan 29 2024
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Air Defenses at U.S. Camp in Jordan Confused Enemy Drone for U.S. Drone
The U.S. failed to stop a deadly attack on an American military outpost in Jordan because the enemy drone approached its target at the same time a U.S. drone was also returning to base, U.S. officials said Monday.
Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 13 2024
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An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon
Colorado Springs GazetteApr 13 2024
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Biden cuts trip short to return to White House after Iran launches drone attack against Israel
On Saturday, President Joe Biden boarded Marine One at Gordons Pond in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, cutting a weekend trip short to return to the White House after leaning that a series of drones had been launched from Iran to Israel. Earlier this week, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert restricting its employees and their family members from personal travel outside the greater
SalonMar 29 2024
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Drones will help drop 15K eggs for ‘extreme’ N.J. Easter egg hunt
This would have been a lot to ask of the Easter Bunny. Christ Church in Rockaway Township needs to scatter more than 15,000 plastic eggs for an Easter egg hunt on its 107-acre campus in Morris County on Saturday, church officials said. Instead of relying solely on the Easter Bunny’s helpers, the church will be using two commercial-sized drones to help drop the eggs. It is expected to take
nj.comMar 17 2024
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Wave of Ukrainian drones target Russia on final day of voting
(CNN) — A wave of Ukrainian drones has targeted Russia on the third and final day of voting in Russia’s presidential election. Ukraine launched a total of 36 drones overnight over Russia, aimed at various parts of the country, including the capital Moscow, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Sunday. Russian air defense forces “intercepted and destroyed” four drones over Moscow and Yaroslavl
KRDOApr 04 2024
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Chisago County Sheriff's Office uses drone to help person experiencing mental health crisis
CHISAGO COUNTY, Minn. — The Chisago County Sheriff's Office says a combination of technology and compassion resulted in a successful rescue of a person experiencing a mental health crisis earlier this week. According to their office, dispatchers received "specific, credible, and time-sensitive information about a person that was suicidal." "In a situation like that, you know time is of the
CBS News (Online)