Science and technology
F-Drones has unveiled the LITAVR+ interceptor to counter jet-powered «Shaheds»
The LITAVR+ drone has been designed to counter jet-powered «Shahed» drones. It has passed factory tests and is available to the military.
The world’s oceans have experienced the hottest July on record
The world’s oceans outside the polar regions set a temperature record in July 2026. Heatwaves persisted in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Cameras on British K3 Scout drones were sending signals to China
The cameras on the K3 Scout maritime drones were reported to be communicating with a Chinese IP address. The British Ministry of Defence stated that there had been no data breach.
North Korean hackers are developing local AI tools for cyberattacks
Hackers from North Korea may be using AI to search for data in stolen documents and phishing emails, and to automate stages of their attacks.
Apple plans to raise iPhone prices as early as 10 August
Apple may revise the prices for the iPhone 17 range on 10 August. No official decision has been made, and the models, markets and extent of the changes are unknown.
ChatGPT will launch unlimited text chats for Free and Go
Free and Go users will get unlimited ChatGPT text chats powered by GPT-5.6 Luna, but not unlimited access to all tools.
OpenAI is developing a ring-shaped AI speaker priced at $300
OpenAI’s portable AI speaker, which has no display, is set to be released in 2027 at a price of $300–400. The device will feature a camera, sensors and a backlight.
110 km to the target: the crew of the 18th Air Force Command set a record for the longest interception from Wovkulaka...
The crew of the 18th Aviation Command, part of the Southern Air Command, has set a record for the longest combat deployment of the Wovkulaka Spitfire unmanned aerial system. At a distance of 110 km...
The FP-7 is undergoing codification, whilst the FP-9 is being prepared for the autumn trials
Fire Point expects the FP-7 to be classified by the Ministry of Defence within two to four weeks following 15 test launches. The missile is scheduled to be deployed in early autumn.
New transparency rules for AI systems have come into force in the EU
New EU AI regulations require deepfakes to be labelled and users to be informed when they are interacting with a chatbot or an AI agent.
Researchers have proposed reducing the world’s population to 4 billion
The authors of the study propose gradually reducing the world’s population to 4 billion by 2200 through education and family planning.
F-16s may begin hunting down Russian «Iskanders»
Mark Montgomery proposes integrating ERAM missiles into Ukraine’s F-16s to strike Russian ballistic missile launchers.
Turkey has begun ground tests of the KAAN P1 fighter jet
Turkey has carried out ground tests on the KAAN P1 prototype, checking the engines, brakes and control systems ahead of flight testing.
Russia is deploying «Rassvet»: satellites are providing communications over Ukraine
The «Rassvet» satellites are capable of supporting the control of Russian attack drones during strikes, although coverage over Ukraine is still sporadic.
The «Zircon» missile: why is it dangerous, and can air defence systems shoot it down?
Russia developed the 3M22 «Zircon» as a hypersonic anti-ship missile designed to penetrate the robust defences of aircraft carrier strike groups. However, trials of this weapon, which had been heavily publicised by the Kremlin, did not begin with the navies...
Meta is set to change WhatsApp’s data transfer rules in India
India has upheld Meta’s fine of 2.13 billion rupees and ordered WhatsApp to explain its data transfers and allow users to opt out.
