Drones help police track suspect after 12-year-old boy killed in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:05 14/06/2026Police in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam used drones to track and arrest a suspect who allegedly killed a 12-year-old boy with a hammer and then fled into a remote forest, authorities said on Saturday.
Vietnam aviation authority raises concerns after UAVs, kites disrupt 38 flights
Vietnam News 17:27 09/06/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has raised concerns over aviation safety after unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and kites disrupted 38 flights at Noi Bai and Cat Bi airports in northern Vietnam on June 6-7, prompting the agency to recommend stronger measures to prevent similar incidents.
Hanoi police begin testing AI-powered drones for urban surveillance
Vietnam News 16:07 03/06/2026Hanoi police have launched a pilot program using drones equipped with artificial intelligence to monitor public security and urban order in key areas of Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho Wards.
Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
World 10:58 27/05/2026MOUNT ARAFAT (SAUDI ARABIA) -- With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj.
Japan govt oks bill for wider drone no-fly zones
World 17:22 24/03/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government Tuesday approved a draft revision to the drone law that calls for expanding no-fly zones to within one kilometer of important facilities.
Japan eyes mass drone use for coastal defense
World 17:35 13/03/2026TOKYO -- Amid an increasingly severe security environment, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to establish a coastal defense system using thousands of drones, while there are still many issues to overcome.
Da Nang airport to install intrusion alerts, bird repellent systems
Vietnam News 19:11 07/03/2026Da Nang International Airport in Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be equipped with advanced safety technologies, including runway intrusion warning systems, surface monitoring, and bird detection and dispersal devices, under a newly announced master plan.
Unauthorized drone disrupts flights over Da Nang
Vietnam News 14:04 25/02/2026Flights approaching Da Nang International Airport were forced to delay landings and take-offs late on Tuesday after an unauthorized drone appeared in the central Vietnamese city’s airspace.
Drone incursions disrupt dozens of flights at Da Nang airport during Tet
Travel 13:36 23/02/2026Da Nang International Airport in central Vietnam reported three incidents of unauthorized drones entering its airspace during the recent Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, forcing 49 flights to delay take-offs and landings, authorities said on Sunday.
Vietnamese UAV ingenuity lights up the skies
In-Depth 14:00 22/02/2026When historic floods swept through several northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen in early October 2025, cutting off many communes and bringing rescue vehicles to a halt, made-in-Vietnam unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) played a vital role in supporting flood-hit residents.
Ho Chi Minh City police test drones to boost crime prevention
Ho Chi Minh City 12:58 06/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City police on Wednesday conducted a pilot test of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, aiming to study their application to crime prevention, security management, and operational response across the city.
Singapore's ST Engineering showcases cargo drone, marine craft as it expands reach
World 11:06 04/02/2026SINGAPORE - ST Engineering is showing off two distinct platforms at the Singapore Airshow that mark a significant expansion into next-generation aviation technologies for the world's largest airframe maintenance and repair services provider.
