About this episode
The episode discusses Ukraine's advancements in drone technology and its impact on military operations, alongside other global news events.
Experts say that recent advances in drone technology, including the AI-enabled Hornet system, have allowed Ukraine to attack Russian targets travelling to the front lines at greater distances and with increased accuracy.Also on the programme: an Israeli airstrike hits the centre of Sidon in Lebanon, we hear from the local MP; violent unrest continues in Northern Ireland over immigration; and the conductor Marin Allsop leads a musical tribute to Barcelona's Sagrada Familia church and its famous architect Antoni Gaudi.(Photo: Firefighters extinguish a fire at a historic museum following a drone attack by Ukraine in Sevastopol, Crimea. Credit: Government of Sevastopol via Reuters)
Topics covered
- drone technology
- military conflict
- airstrikes
- immigration
- cultural tribute
Keywords
- Ukraine
- drone technology
- AI-enabled Hornet
- airstrike
- Northern Ireland
- Marin Allsop
- Sagrada Familia
- Antoni Gaudi
Mentioned in this episode
Products: AI-enabled Hornet system
Books & works: Sagrada Familia
Places: Ukraine, Russia, Sidon, Lebanon, Northern Ireland, Sevastopol, Crimea
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