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BREAKING NEWS: US Navy Warship Successfully Launches One-Way Attack Drone For The First Time
The U.S. Army is integrating more drones into its operations and the nation’s other military branches are embracing the technology as well. On Dec 16, 2025 the USS Santa Barbara in the Persian Gulf hosted the Navy’s first-ever one-way attack drone launch at sea. The LUCAS (Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System) drone — which was designed in mimicry of Iran’s popular Shahed-136 — is also being tested by the Marine Corps as part of a broader strategy to develop and deploy cheap, effective one-way drones. Navy officials say this successful launch is a big step in that direction and gives its commanders a new tactical option.
In a press release, Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw said “This platform will undoubtedly enhance regional maritime security and deterrence” in the strategically important gulf. It’s also part of a White House plan to invest $1 billion in military drones that was announced as part of an executive order in June. While the December launch demonstrated the effectiveness of the LUCAS system, there’s no official word on whether or not the drone had a target or was armed. LUCAS drones are designed to fly to a target and be destroyed when on-board munitions are detonated, so there’s no need to plan a return flight.
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A month after the $1 billion drone plan was announced, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth outlined how the Department of Defense intends to implement it. The DOD will contract with U.S.-based companies to design and produce drones that are as affordable and effective as those in use by Russia, Israel, and other nations. The Institute for Economics and Peace — an international think tank — reported on its Vision of Humanity website that the 2023 global total of 3,000 drone deaths capped a 168% increase over the preceding five years; over that same period the number of annual drone strikes went from 421 to 4,957. Cheap drones are even taking out multi-million dollar tanks and they can fill battlefield gaps for smaller military forces. The advancements in military drone tech and their increased usage has forced some countries to adjust their plans accordingly.
The idea of attaching weapons to a drone that is disposable enough to warrant destroying it during an attack goes back decades.The concept of one-way drones, also known as “kamikaze” drones, was first brainstormed over a century ago. Early ‘drones’ were simply old bombers that were loaded with explosives and fitted with television cameras and radio remote controls. A pilot would take off and parachute out, and a crew in a following plane or on the ground would guide the bomber from a distance. In 1946, the New York Times called attention to what was then a 25-year move toward “push-button war.”
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his citizens engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries played in the anti-apartheid struggle. Speaking at the 2026 Freedom Day commemoration in Bloemfontein, Ramaphosa said: “We should never allow the legitimate concerns of our communities about illegal migration to breed prejudice towards our fellow Africans.” His remarks come amid attacks on Nigerians and Ghanaians.
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Ramaphosa said South Africa carries a responsibility to advance constitutional values beyond its borders.
Two Nigerian nationals were recently killed by South African security personnel.
Fresh protests are reportedly planned in Gauteng Province this week.
The Nigerian Consulate has called for urgent investigations into the killings.
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The president’s call for solidarity comes as tensions rise between South Africans and other African nationals.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Vanguard News
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The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has called for urgent investigations after two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, died in separate incidents involving South African security operatives.
Emmanuel reportedly died on April 20 after sustaining injuries allegedly inflicted by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel. Andrew was arrested on April 19, and his body was later discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary. The consulate has urged independent investigations.
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The consulate described the incidents as “deeply disturbing.”
Formal cases have been opened with the South African Police Service.
The consulate warned against stereotyping Nigerians as criminals.
Nigerians in South Africa have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding.
The consulate is engaging relevant authorities and will support bereaved families.
The consulate called for thorough, transparent, and impartial investigations.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Instagram / Social Media Reports
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa to respect the country’s laws, customs, and traditions.
Speaking on Freedom Day amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions, Ramaphosa said: “To those who are here legally, respect us as South Africans, respect our laws, respect our conventions and our traditions.” He stressed that South Africa would enforce its immigration laws while remaining committed to multilateralism.
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Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador said Nigerians are “not under siege” in South Africa.
NiDCOM issued safety advisories urging Nigerians to avoid confrontations.
Protests have turned violent in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal.
The Nigerian Consulate remains operational and is working with South African authorities.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is engaging with her South African counterpart.
Both governments are collaborating to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in South Africa.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Punch Newspaper , Vanguard
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