This photo of a field in the Ukrainian war zone covered with fiber optic cables left by FPV drones appeared recently in reddit. Continue reading
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Operation Spiderweb: Analysis of Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drone Offensive
The success of OPERATION SPIDERWEB highly likely indicates a porous Russian front line and also that Ukraine has integrated basic artificial intelligence (AI) targeting metrics into autonomous UAS platforms, enhancing precision and responsiveness. Continue reading
UK/Latvia Led Drone Coalition Allocates $3BN to Support Ukraine – Turkey and Belgium to Join
On Wednesday, May 28, during the Drone Summit, Minister of Defence of Republic of Latvia Andris Sprūds announced that Turkey and Belgium have expressed their intention to join the international Drone Coalition led by Latvia and the United Kingdom in support of Ukraine. Continue reading
Ukraine Hits Russian Bomber Bases with FPV Drone Swarm
Ukraine has launched what appears to be its largest drone-based operation to date, striking key Russian air bases that house strategic bombers used in long-range attacks against Ukrainian cities. Continue reading
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Air Defence System Tested in Battle
Israel has used a new air defense laser to shoot down Hezbollah drones in the current conflict in the Middle East, it has been confirmed. What is described as an adapted version of the Iron Beam system made its combat debut last October, and the definitive version should be fielded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later this year, joining an already formidable, layered air defense network. Continue reading
Ukraine Arms Soldiers with Domestic Anti-Drone Pistol
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a domestically made anti-drone pistol for the armed forces in a move to enhance individual soldier survivability against hostile drones. Continue reading
Russia Attacks Ukraine with 470 mph Drone
Russia launched a new type of jet-powered attack UAV called the Dan-M against Ukraine on the morning of 29 May. The drones were launched in a group from Crimea. Continue reading
Russia Tests Shotgun-Armed Yak-52 Trainer Aircraft to Down Ukrainian Drones
Russia has followed Ukraine’s lead in adapting the propeller-driven Yak-52 primary training aircraft as an ad-hoc drone-killer. The Yak-52B2 includes a sensor turret to help detect long-range one-way attack drones and has a shotgun mounted under the wing for shooting them down. Continue reading