China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted into attack drones at six air bases near the Taiwan Strait, according to a report by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Airbus’ Bird of Prey Interceptor Conducts Successful First Demo Flight
Airbus’ ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone has completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, the drone autonomously searched for, detected, and classified a medium-sized one-way attack (kamikaze) drone. Continue reading
Ukraine Unveils AI-Powered UEB-1 Interceptor Drone Capable of 195 mph
Ukrainian company OSIRIS AI has developed the UEB-1 interceptor drone, which is capable of speeds up to 315 km/h (195 m/h). Continue reading
Chinese Shahed Clones Available Online on Alibaba
A sales representative for one company acknowledged that a so-called ‘model plane’ listed online was in fact a copy of Iran’s Shahed-136 drone, adding that it could be armed with explosives and shipped to Russia if required. Continue reading
NATO and Ukraine Activate Next Steps for UNITE – Brave NATO Innovation Programme
Following its announcement in November 2025, NATO and Ukraine have unveiled the next steps for the first Ukraine-NATO Innovation, Technology and Engineering (UNITE) – Brave NATO competition. Continue reading
US Army Launches Online Marketplace to Revolutionize Drone Acquisition
The U.S. Army launched the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace on March 24 — a new digital storefront designed to get trusted, cutting-edge drone technology into the hands of Soldiers faster than ever before. This digital one-stop shop will allow Army units, government partners and allied nations to efficiently procure vetted UAS solutions. Continue reading
Ukraine Receives High-Speed JEDI Drones to Intercept Shaheds
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has codified and approved for operation the JEDI Shahed Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle complex of Ukrainian production. The high-speed interceptor drones included in this complex successfully destroy Russian attack drones of the Shahed, Geran, and Gerbera types. Continue reading
UK Develops New Way of Tackling Drone Threats
A team of UK-based engineers is developing a new approach to counter hostile drones. The project is funded and led by BAE Systems, the country’s largest defence company, which is drawing on its extensive software expertise to deliver a cost-effective solution within months. The aim is to address the growing threat drones pose to civilian and military infrastructure. Continue reading