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.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand drone delivery trials with harsh weather scenarios
Ho Chi Minh City 16:35 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City will expand its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery trials to longer routes and more complex scenarios, including flights in heavy rain, strong winds, signal loss, and technical failures, officials announced.
UAVs begin controlled delivery trials at Ho Chi Minh City high-tech park
Ho Chi Minh City 14:11 06/01/2026A pilot program using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for goods delivery officially launched on Monday in a controlled area at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the city’s first regulated trial of drone-based logistics.
Startup partners with mobile retailer to pilot drone delivery in Saigon Hi-Tech Park
Ho Chi Minh City 16:20 29/12/2025Tech startup Saolatek on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with mobile retail chain Di Dong Viet to jointly test delivery services by unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Startup tests drone delivery over railroad in Fukushima
World 16:29 10/12/2025Minamisoma, Fukushima Pref., -- Japanese startup Eams Robotics Co. tested a delivery service using a drone that flew over a railroad track in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City plans trial of drones for rescue operations, delivery services
Ho Chi Minh City 15:46 03/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to pilot a range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services, using drones for rescue operations and delivery services, according to a recent report by the municipal People’s Committee.
