NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that member countries will invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035. This is due to the long-term threat from Russia and its cooperation with other countries.
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin plans the second launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket on November 9 from Cape Canaveral. The rocket will carry two NASA ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars and a Viasat technology demonstrator.
Leading Chinese air taxi developer EHang plans to transport passengers from airports to major cities for as little as $30. This will be possible through the operation of unmanned eVTOLs, which have received approval from the air traffic regulator for commercial operation.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Regulations on the Unified State Web Portal of Electronic Services "Diia". Now, electronic identification and authentication in the application is available from the age of 14 with a taxpayer identification number (RNOKPP), and the use of artificial intelligence for providing information and simplifying access to services has also been regulated.
Honda has announced the development of a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology with a V6 gasoline engine for heavy-duty vehicles, expecting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency. The technology will debut in the US in 2027 and will be applied to the Pilot, Passport, and Acura MDX models.
On the night of November 6, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, releasing 135 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 108 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
Over the past day, 276 combat engagements took place on the front, 100 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones, and carried out shelling.
On the night of November 6, the Russian army attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, as a result of which 8 people were injured in Kamianske. Residential buildings, infrastructure, and a transport enterprise were damaged; strikes also occurred in the Petropavlivka community and Nikopol district.
Over the past day, November 5, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1,170 Russian occupiers and 278 units of enemy equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 06.11.25 amount to over 1.1 million personnel.
Google is developing Project Suncatcher to launch solar-powered satellites into orbit that will power artificial intelligence systems. The first mission with two prototypes is scheduled for early 2027.
A new training course, "Fiber Optic Drones. Fundamentals of Use," has been launched in the "Army+" application, dedicated to the specifics of using fiber optic FPV drones in combat conditions. The course consists of 7 lessons covering advantages, preparation, flight techniques, and troubleshooting, and its lecturer is Vitaliy "Soloma," an engineer from the SIGNUM battalion.
The British military has received the first 50 Ajax reconnaissance armored vehicles, which will be sent to NATO's eastern flank. The delivery was eight years late and despite criticism of the armored vehicles' effectiveness amid the growing role of drones.
The German Ministry of Defense and the military are concerned that MPs from the far-right AfD party may be using parliamentary inquiries to obtain strategically important information. They believe that some MPs are "deliberately processing questionnaires from Moscow" concerning the Bundeswehr's military capabilities and procurement schedules.
Federal investigators have located the flight recorders among the wreckage of a UPS cargo plane that crashed during takeoff from Louisville airport. The crash killed at least 12 people, and the investigation is focused on the cause of an engine detachment.
The State Statistics Service presented a new digital portal, StatGPT, with a built-in AI assistant for quick data retrieval. It allows users to obtain information without complex terminology and hours of searching, supporting the international SDMX standard.
Donald Trump announced the possible development of a nuclear disarmament plan involving the US, China, and Russia. He also noted that his strategy of economic pressure helps to stop international conflicts.
The development of a joint British-German long-range missile within the framework of the "Trinity House" defense partnership is gaining momentum. British Defense Minister John Healey confirmed active technical work on the missile, which will have a range of over 2000 kilometers.
The SBU counterintelligence detained a 32-year-old drug-addicted FSB agent in Donetsk region who was adjusting Russian air and artillery strikes on Kramatorsk. The perpetrator tracked the locations of command posts and checkpoints, as well as the routes of Defense Forces convoys.
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to connect all European capitals with high-speed rail lines by 2040. This involves expanding existing lines and creating new ones, allowing trains to reach speeds of over 250 km/h.
Swarmbotics is developing drones that will operate as a "swarm," controlled by a single operator. The drones are planned to be effective against tanks.
Interior Minister Klymenko reported that over the past three months, Russians have carried out more than 60 targeted attacks on State Emergency Service units. As a result of these shellings, five Ukrainian rescuers were killed and over 30 were injured.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Latvia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the defense-industrial sphere. The parties discussed joint projects in the field of security and innovation, including the production of drones.
MAUDAU is beginning multi-stage preparations for Black Friday 2025, which starts on November 28. It includes negotiations with suppliers and creative gamification with predictions, which will last from November 1 to November 17.
Disruptions in navigation systems were recorded near Trinidad and Tobago, where a US warship was stationed. An expert in electronic warfare believes that the United States could have been the source of the jamming.
Three "bubbles" are currently inflating in the market, which could lead to serious problems in the future, stated the President of the World Economic Forum.
The death toll from the UPS plane crash in Kentucky has reached nine people. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport.
Tesla shareholders are to decide Elon Musk's fate by approving a compensation package worth up to $878 billion. The board of directors considers him indispensable for transforming the company into an artificial intelligence technology giant.
The US Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from California. The missile traveled approximately 6,800 km to the Marshall Islands, confirming the system's reliability.
Sudanese anti-government forces shot down an Il-76 military transport aircraft near the city of Babanusa, killing the entire crew. The Rapid Support Forces claimed responsibility, stating they used a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.
