An Army carry team moves the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of U.S. Army soldier Maj. Sorffly Davius, of Cambria Heights, N.Y., who died in Kuwait, during a casualty return, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Russia to Open Control Stations for Long-Range Drones in Belarus, Zelenskiy Says

KYIV, March 23 (Reuters) – Russia ⁠plans ⁠to open four ⁠ground control stations for long-range ​attack drones in Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said ‌on Monday, citing information ‌from Ukraine’s military intelligence service.   Zelenskiy, ⁠who ⁠in recent months has repeatedly warned about Belarus ​becoming more involved in Russia’s war against Ukraine, added in comments on X…

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An undisclosed number of MQ-9 Reaper drones have been deployed to the Philippines by the US Marine Corps. Photo: Handout

    Drones are on the rise over South China Sea with shift to data-driven strategies

    Across the strategic waterway of the South China Sea, claimant countries are increasingly relying on long-endurance aerial drones to carry out continuous patrols – overcoming the geographic and logistical limitations of traditional aircraft and ships. The US Marine Corps last month deployed MQ-9A Reaper drones to the Philippines, at Manila’s request, to “support Philippine regional…

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    Lithuania draws up plans to shut Belarus border crossings indefinitely after balloon disruptions

    VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania’s prime minister said Monday that her country has drawn up plans to shut its border crossings with Belarus indefinitely, after flights at the capital’s airport were disrupted repeatedly by suspected sightings of balloons used to smuggle cigarettes across the frontier. Lithuania’s National Security Commission met after balloon sightings prompted the…

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