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• EOS Australia has announced a deal with Diehl Defence, Germany, under which EOS will supply its advanced Slinger anti-drone system. Army Recognition
• The U.S. response to the drone attack will come soon and will strike multiple targets. Deseret News
• A retaliatory strike on Iran - backed militias in the Middle East could take place at any time after three US servicemembers were killed and more than 40 were wounded in a drone attack in Jordan last weekend. Yahoo News
• The utilization of drones in the Indian agricultural sector is projected to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 38.5%, reaching a value of $121.43 million by the year 2030. Legacy IAS Academy
• Russia will have to answer for the deaths of two French nationals killed in a drone attack in the Kherson region of Ukraine as they performed humanitarian duties. RFE/RL
• Oil prices rose on Monday after a drone attack on U.S. forces in Jordan added to supply disruption concerns in the Middle East and Houthi militants stepped up attacks in the Red Sea. EconoTimes
• Once completed, Symbotic's end-to-end solution will provide robotic case pick capabilities in Manchester's dry grocery area, improve order accuracy for customers, and automate the assembly of customer order pallets. Yahoo Finance
• With Russia's invasion of Ukraine soon entering its third year, and even Donald Trump's warning that the US is 'on the brink' of WWIII after three American soldiers were killed in a drone strike in Jordan, many are worried that they will be called up to serve their country. Metro.co.uk
• The use of drones in Fukushima could have broader implications for other large-scale cleanup efforts around the world, inspiring similar solutions for complex environmental problems. Japan Chemical Daily
• The use of drones in the Fukushima cleanup efforts highlights the important role that technology can play in addressing complex environmental challenges, and will likely inspire similar solutions for other large-scale cleanup efforts around the world. Japan Chemical Daily
• A recent announcement mentions a U.S.-led coalition initiative to bolster Ukraine's drone development capabilities, which will undoubtedly aid in Ukraine's efforts to maintain their advantage. ISP Today
• Updated electronic warfare technology is expected to be deployed soon by Russia, posing a new level of threat to Ukrainian drones. ISP Today
• The recent announcement of a U.S.-led coalition initiative to bolster Ukraine's drone development capabilities will undoubtedly aid in Ukraine's efforts. ISP Today
• TEPCO plans to deploy four mini drones and a snake-shaped remote-controlled robot into the No. 1 reactor's primary containment vessel in February to capture images from the areas where robots have not reached previously. The Washington Post
• Early last year, Pyongyang carried out multiple tests of a purported underwater nuclear attack drone claiming that it could unleash a radioactive tsunami. Geo News
• Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes that missiles and drones will demoralize the Ukrainian people, and break the fighting spirit of the Ukrainian military. CNBC
• Standardization of the truck platform will enable a more efficient scaling of fully autonomous solutions which are continuing to be developed by Volvo Autonomous Solutions in North America. Volvo Trucks North America
• Robots will play a crucial role in performing tasks that are dangerous, difficult, or monotonous for humans. US Newsper
• Iran reportedly has plans to build jet versions of its one-way attack drones, weapons that could show up anywhere from Ukraine to the Red Sea. Defense One
• While autonomous cars are still in their early stages, with commercial testing scaling up in regions like the US and China, they show promising potential. EVANNEX Aftermarket Tesla Accessories
• Kia's Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy was presented alongside a multi-phase plan that will see PBVs revolutionise the mobility industry while helping to advance Hyundai Motor Group's ambitions in robotics, Advanced Air Mobility, and autonomous driving. EV Powered

Last updated: 05 February 2024