Iran has put into service new booby-traps capable of destroying helicopters and drones. The Jaljaleh anti-drone mine is capable of shooting down airborne targets at an altitude of up to 350 meters. Continue reading
Two New Thales Systems Awarded for Innovations in Electronic Warfare and Artificial Intelligence
– Thales is giving forces a new edge in electromagnetic warfare (EW) with two new systems built to accelerate radar detection and AI analysis, helping operators act faster across air, land, and sea. The innovations aim to simplify complex intelligence workflows while enabling more precise responses to threats in multi-domain operations. Continue reading
Chinese Businessman Takes 5% Stake in Sanctioned Russian Drone Maker, then Russia Deletes the Evidence
A Chinese drone parts supplier has taken an ownership stake in one of Russia’s most important military drone manufacturers, according to a bombshell Financial Times investigation just published. The revelation marks the first documented case of direct Chinese equity investment in a sanctioned Russian defence company. Continue reading
TEKEVER Gets $35M European Maritime Safety Agency Maritime Surveillance Contract
– TEKEVER has signed with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) a new €30 million (USD 35M) framework contract for a two year period with possible extensions up to 4 years. Continue reading
Captured Russian Shahed-3 Reveals US Parts
Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully captured a whole Russian-Iranian Shahed-3 suicide drone, including its camera, during recent operations. Continue reading
US Army Project FlyTrap 4.5 in Germany Tests New C-UAS Technologies for NATO
Leaders and Soldiers from the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command brought together air defenders, Army procurement staff and commercial vendors specializing in counter-unmanned aerial systems technology for a unique military and civilian event at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos, Nov. 10-21, 2025. Continue reading
Russia Launches Brain-Chipped Bird Drones for Surveillance
Russia’s Neiry has tested the first flock of biodrone pigeons with neural interfaces implanted in their brains. They differ from conventional drones in their long operating time and range. Continue reading
DHS Launches $500M C-UAS Grant Program to Protect 2026 World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program aimed at boosting state and local capabilities to detect, track, and monitor drones that could threaten public safety or critical infrastructure. Continue reading