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
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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
Iran Army Unveils Three New VTOL Drones
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has taken delivery of three new domestically-designed and developed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which are versatile for various missions and can also transition to fixed-wing flight for increased efficiency and longer range. Continue reading
F-15E Spotted with Big Laser-Guided Rocket Arsenal Ideal for Drone Hunting
A photo has emerged showing a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle loaded with at least three seven-shot 70mm rocket pods under its left wing. If the jet had three more pods on the right side, this would amount to a whopping 42 rockets, which could be carried together with eight traditional air-to-air missiles. Continue reading
Croatia Ready to Take a Leading Role in EU Drone Production
Croatia’s Defense Minister Ivan Anuszić believes that his country can become a leader in the European Union in producing small combat drones. Unmanned aerial vehicles of this type have proven to be very effective weapons during the war in Ukraine. Continue reading