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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Minutes of the ordinary and extraordinary general meeting of TONNER DRONES
Minutes of the ordinary and extraordinary general meeting of TONNER DRONES Schiltigheim, June 20, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., Tonner Drones (the 'Company') announces the results of its ordinary and extraordinary general meeting. The Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of TONNER DRONES took place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Diede van den Ouden. Twelve shareholders were present, had given proxy, or voted by mail. Together, they represented 26.95% of the shares and voting rights. The General Meeting adopted all the resolutions presented by the Board of Directors unanimously or by a very large majority. The voting results for each resolution will be posted online, within the time limits provided for by law, on the TONNER DRONES website ( in the General Meetings section. End of Press-Release. About Tonner Drones: Tonner Drones develops technologies for the logistics sector. Tonner Drones holds valuable stakes in some promising French drone manufacturers like Elistair and Donecle. Tonner Drones' strategy is to increase the value of its shareholdings in these companies through active asset management. Additional revenues can be achieved through royalties from patents held by Tonner Drones. Tonner Drones does not plan on owning a factory; however, it is determined to retain R&D for its products and systems in France. Tonner Drones uses an active strategy to manage its treasury. Tonner Drones' shares are listed on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN code: FR001400H2X4). More information at / contact@ Warning Regarding the merits of any transaction or the making of any investment decision. It does not constitute or include any confirmation or commitment by Tonner Drones (or any other person) regarding the present or future value of Tonner Drones ' business, its securities, its subsidiaries or any other assets of Tonner Drones . This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current beliefs and expectations regarding future events. These forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, intentions and/or expectations regarding future financial results, events, operations and services. and product development, as well as statements regarding performance or events. These statements are generally identified by the terms "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "project", "may", "should" or the negative form of these and other similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions regarding Tonner Drones and its subsidiaries and investments, trends in their businesses, future capital expenditures and acquisitions, developments relating to contingent liabilities, changes in global economic conditions or Tonner Drones ' principal markets, competitive market conditions and regulatory factors. The realization of these events is uncertain; their outcome could turn out to be different from that envisaged today, which is likely to significantly affect the expected results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, Tonner Drones undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, taking into account new information or future events. Attachment ENG_Minutes of the ordinary and extraordinary general meeting of TONNER DRONESSign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
At least 14 injured in Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine's Odesa
KYIV, June 20 (Reuters) - At least 14 people were injured when Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, damaging high-rise buildings and railway infrastructure, local authorities said on Friday. Odesa is Ukraine's largest Black Sea port, key for imports and exports, and has been under constant missile and drone attacks by Russia since the war began. "Despite the active work of air defence forces, there is damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, a higher education institution, a gas pipeline and private cars," local governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram messenger. Kiper released photos of burning houses and charred high-rise buildings. Local emergencies service said that during the attack there were at least 10 drone strikes on residential buildings, causing massive fires. Ukraine's air force said on Friday that Russia had launched 86 drones on Ukraine overnight. The military noted its air defence units shot down 34 drones while another 36 drones were lost - in reference to the Ukrainian military using electronic warfare to redirect them - or they were drone simulators that did not carry warheads. However, the military reported that drones hit 8 locations. Ukrainian state railways Ukrzaliznytsia reported that Odesa railway station was damaged during the attack, with power wires and rails damaged. Russian drones also attacked Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine overnight, damaging several private and multi-storey houses, Kharkiv officials said.
CBC
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- CBC
After deadly year on roads, Calgary explores using drones and VR for traffic safety
After reporting an 11-year high for collision fatalities last year, Calgary is turning to new technology in an attempt to make its roads safer. Calgary is the first Canadian city to test drones and virtual reality to monitor traffic in real time. The city has purchased around seven drones to monitor traffic, and allow city staff to understand how crowd patterns are forming and whether officers are needed to control traffic. Operators at the city's traffic management centre are also piloting a virtual reality headset to keep an eye on congestion at intersections, and adjust traffic signals in real time. It's currently being tested at Macleod Trail and 42nd Avenue S.W. These new tools come after 29 people died in collisions in 2024, including 13 pedestrians. "I'm really hopeful and optimistic that we can alleviate some of the pressure on traffic, and maybe calm drivers down to some degree so that we're not experiencing the same amount of collisions that we have seen in the past — in particular the collisions between vehicles and pedestrians where lives were lost," said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Aside from safety, Gondek said the city's goal is to use these tools to make road travel faster and more predictable. The VR headset was tested during the recent G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta., when thousands of people from across the world were travelling through Calgary. Gondek said it was a success. "We had a lot of motorcades passing through and so we had to accommodate those, but very quickly the teams at the traffic management centre were able to reset the signals to allow for full flow of traffic again," she said. The city plans to expand the VR program to up to 15 more locations next year, said Ravi Seera, Calgary's acting director of mobility. Seera said it cost the city roughly $10,000 to bring the VR headsets online, adding that each drone costs "less than $1,000." But he said these tools should save the city money in the long run. "The whole intention behind the pilot is we want to make sure there is value behind the investment. So we are looking at low-cost, high-value investments," said Seera. Faster Google Maps updates Calgary has also landed a partnership with Google to make it the first city in the world to upload images directly to Google Street View. Gondek said that means Calgarians will get faster updates and more accurate information on Google Maps. City staff is also exploring partnerships with similar platforms like Apple Maps. "On average, it takes Google about two to three years to update their maps. We're enabling them to do it within about six months," said Gondek. Similar to Toronto, the City of Calgary is also partnering with Waze, a popular navigation app. "Calgary has created a two-way data connection with Waze, which gives drivers and the city access to live traffic updates on closures and detours, and it helps drivers to report any incidents and delays that they may be witnessing in real time," said Gondek. In addition, the city is using artificial intelligence for traffic counting. City staff are also looking into ways AI can help to prevent potholes or cracks in roads. "What we expect is in a few years, that would replace our manual data collection and inspection of our roadways. It will give us information about which roads need to be paved," said Seera. Gondek said the city has robust safety protocols in place to ensure all data is protected.
CNA
10 hours ago
- Politics
- CNA
Commentary: Iran is breaking Israel's expensive air defences with cheap drones
SINGAPORE: After Israel's strikes involving more than 200 jets last Friday (Jun 13), Iran responded by launching about 100 drones. Drones launched from Iran can take up to nine hours to reach targets in Israel and most were intercepted by Israeli air defences. Some observers described this initial Iranian response as 'underwhelming'. However, such an assessment holds only if the drone attack is viewed in isolation, without considering the missile barrage launched just hours later. Iran's initial drone campaign was likely not intended to deliver immediate harm or damage against Israel. Israel's multi-layered air defence systems are sophisticated and each system – including Iron Dome, David's Sling and the Arrow system – is designed to counter different types of aerial threats. Rather, its objective was to saturate Israel's air defences and to pave the way for more damaging follow-on missile strikes. This type of attack closely mirrors Russia's drone-and-missile playbook in Ukraine. SATURATE AIR DEFENCES, CREATE FEAR While Ukraine has shown its resourcefulness in using drones, Russia's tactics have also evolved in recent months. Prior to September 2024, the average number of weekly drone launches was around 140, but over the past six months, this figure has peaked at about 1,100 per week. On Tuesday, Russia reportedly launched 440 drones and 32 missiles, in one of the deadliest strikes on Kyiv since Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022. By combining drones with more sophisticated ballistic and cruise missiles, Russia has been able to test the readiness of Ukraine's air defence network. More importantly, this forces Ukraine to spend limited defence resources to intercept them, gradually eroding Ukrainian defensive capacity. Iran appears to be adopting the same drone-and-missile strikes not only to saturate air defences, but also bring terror to the civilian population. Despite Israel's advanced air defence systems and US support, Iranian drones and missiles still managed to breach them, inflicting damage on civilian infrastructure and causing civilian casualties. Civilians emerging from shelters after Iranian retaliatory attacks were reportedly shocked, with some asking how long the Iranian attacks would continue. There's undoubtedly a psychological element to it too: Air raid sirens blare several times a day, and parts of the map are awash in red on alert apps. DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACKS WILL CONTINUE How long can Iran sustain a saturation campaign based on sheer numbers? Iran is likely to retain the capacity to continue such tactics. It has reportedly fired over 400 missiles and over 1,000 drones so far. Dan Caldwell, a former senior adviser to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, suggested on X that the number of Iranian missiles capable of hitting Israel was closer to 2,000, as well as thousands of drones. In January, Iran's army reportedly received a delivery of 1,000 domestically produced drones, with a range of over 2,000km. However, Iran will likely deploy these drone swarms more strategically (unlike Russia, which has launched continuous drone campaigns against Ukraine without a single uninterrupted three-day pause). Critical energy infrastructure would be a strategic target, as Russia has done in Ukraine. Russia consistently targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the winter of 2022-2023, in order to disrupt essential heating and water supplies to the civilian population. Following the initial drone and missile strikes, Iran further retaliated by targeting the oil refinery in Haifa Bay. The strike caused severe damage to the facility's central power plant and resulted in a suspension of operations. Israel, anticipating the possibility of another attack on its oil refineries, has already pre-emptively suspended operations at Chevron's offshore Leviathan natural gas field. With Israel having targeted four energy-related assets in the current conflict (the Shahran fuel terminal, the Tehran Oil Refinery in southern Tehran's Shahr Rey district, the Phase 14 processing facility of the South Pars gas field, and the Fajr-e-Jam natural gas processing plant), Iran could deploy a drone-and-missile strike against another energy infrastructure in the coming days. SHIFTING CALCULUS ON THE COST OF WAR Next, there is the question of how long Israel can withstand the sustained drone-and-missile strikes. At present, apart from Israeli air defence systems, American naval destroyers and ground-based missile batteries are helping Israel to defend itself against the Iranian retaliation. But interceptor missiles often cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, while drones cost only between US$20,000 to US$50,000. Iran could shift the war cost calculus by forcing Israel and its backers to expend expensive munitions on cheap, mass-produced drone threats. If the Israel-Iran war drags on, it will be worth watching whether key voices within US President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement can prevail. Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson suggested that the US should 'drop Israel. Let them fight their own wars.' Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X that 'Anyone slobbering for the US to become fully involved in the Israel/Iran war is not America First/MAGA.' While US is unlikely to withdraw its assistance to Israel, it could add pressure on the Trump administration to urge Israel to swiftly end its offensive (assuming that US is not joining the war). LESSONS FOR COUNTRIES As countries watch how the events in Israel and Iran unfold, the lessons are clear for defence policymakers. A new trend has emerged from both the Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Iran wars: Saturating the skies with low-cost, expendable drones can overwhelm even the most advanced defence systems. Such a strategy can not only strain defensive capabilities, but also serve to terrorise civilian populations (notwithstanding that acts or threats of violence with the intent to spread terror among the civilian population is prohibited under the laws of war). So, air defence has become a battle of resource management. Warring parties employing drone-and-missile tactics are shifting the cost calculus in their favour, forcing the enemy to expend limited, expensive munitions on cheap aerial threats. There may be difficult choices about which aerial threats to intercept and which to let through. Defenders may be forced to accept that it is both impossible and impractical to counter every incoming aerial threat. A risk-based approach may become necessary – prioritising the protection of critical infrastructure, such as power plants and energy grids, while deliberately leaving lower-priority infrastructure less protected. For civilians living in areas deemed less critical, this could mean enduring the constant fear and uncertainty that their homes and residential areas may receive limited protection in an era of aerial warfare defined by sheer volume and the willingness to deploy cheap systems to break expensive air defences. So, defence policymakers need to rethink air defences in order to counter the risks of drones saturating the skies.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Brit AI-drone gunships to fly alongside Apache helicopters in war of the future
BRITAIN'S new AI-drone gunships will fly alongside Apache helicopters in future battles. Apache pilots will command up to six drones, known as mules, carrying missiles, sensors and jamming kit. The mules will also be programmed to fight autonomously and control swarms of smaller drones on the ground. This triple-layer system will give the Army far greater firepower and aims to protect our fleet of Apache AH-64Es, Challenger 3 tanks plus soldiers on the ground. More integration of crewed and uncrewed aircraft had been hinted at in the Strategic Defence Review announced earlier this month. Defence Secretary John Healey told this week's RUSI land warfare conference in London: 'From this year, we will be investing more than £100million in new, initial funding to develop land drone swarms.' 'Our Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (the mules) will fly alongside the Apache attack helicopters and enhance the Army's ability to strike, survive and win on the battlefield. 'This will be a game-changer. It will be applying the lessons from Ukraine in a world- leading way. It will be putting the UK at the leading edge of innovation in Nato.' Chief of the General Staff Sir Roly Walker said 80 per cent of the Army's weapons in future wars would be drones — as it could take months to build Apaches and tanks and years to train their crews. He said drones were vital as the Ukraine war had 'shown how a £20million tank and four experienced crew can be lost to a £1,000 drone operated by a kid with a few days' training'. He added of the mule drones: 'You don't want to lose them but, if you do, it's not a tragedy because, although sophisticated, they are uncrewed.'
