Here are the top 10 most advanced military drones in the world in 2025 that have transformed from simple surveillance tools into the backbone of modern military operations.
Defense
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad began with a powerful tribute to India’s Armed Forces.
The US State Department approved a $5.6 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines in April, but the Philippine Defence Secretary cast doubt on the purchase during a summit in Singapore.
The United States Air Force (USAF) operates the largest and most technologically advanced air fleet globally, with 5,004 active aircraft in 2025.
North Korea has condemned the United States’ proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, accusing it of laying the groundwork for a “nuclear war in space.”
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated that airlines, helicopter operators, and chartered plane services keep passenger window shades closed during critical flight phases at defence airfields.
SR-71 Blackbird was designed to fly at extreme heights and speeds that even modern aircraft struggle to match over five decades later.
The IAF successfully shot down a few advanced Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, according to a senior IAF officer who spoke on Sunday.
HAL in Nashik overhauled two more civilian aircraft at its new MRO facility. It has recently launched its MRO services for civilian aircraft.
Boeing has secured the contract for the F-47, U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet.