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Ukrainian Soldier’s Great Escape: Drones Drop E-Bikes for a Wild Ride to Safety
In eastern Ukraine’s Siversk, a lone soldier, call sign “Tankist,” was surrounded by Russian forces, pinned in a dugout with a machine-gunner
Russia
Shaheds, Lancets, fiber-optic FPVs and the counter-drone scramble — Russia’s drone war, tracked.
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Pentagon’s $50M AI Drone Surge Thwarts Russia’s UAV Threat in Ukraine
Drones that think for themselves? The Pentagon’s $50M deal with Auterion is supercharging Ukraine’s skies with 33,000 AI-powered strike kits by year-end. The Pentagon has partnered with US-German software developer Auterion to deliver 33,000 AI-powered Skynode S modules to Ukraine, enhancing its drone capabilities to counter Russia’s escalating UAV attacks. This $50 million contract, reported…
Ukraine
Exposed: Beijing’s Secret Drone Parts Arming Russia Despite US-EU Bans
Picture this: A truck of ‘refrigerators’ lands in Russia, but they’re really powering killer drones – the wild story behind Beijing’s sanction sidestep. Chinese manufacturers have covertly supplied engines to a Russian drone maker, labeling them as “industrial refrigeration units” to evade Western sanctions, enabling a surge in attack drone output for use in Ukraine.…
Ukraine
China’s Drone Parts Power Russia’s War: A Wake-Up Call for UAV Makers
Picture drones buzzing over Ukraine, each carrying a 33-pound warhead, powered by Chinese tech meant for hobbyists. On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s DIU exposed this reality, raising alarms for drone pros. The Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) revealed that a new Russian drone, which uses a Chinese-sourced technology, serves the dual purpose of a decoy and…
Ukraine
Ukraine Proposes Mega-Deal to Share Battle-Tested Drone Technology with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed discussions with President Trump for a potential “mega-deal” that would allow the U.S. to acquire Ukraine’s advanced, war-proven drone systems in exchange for Kyiv buying American weapons. This arrangement aims to bridge gaps in U.S. small military drone capabilities, where experts see America trailing behind Russia and China. Ukraine’s…
Ukraine
Trump Proposes Mega Drone Deal with Ukraine to Address US Technological Shortfalls
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have initiated discussions on a potential “mega deal” that could see the United States acquiring battle-tested Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine purchases American weapons in return. This arrangement aims to bolster US drone capabilities, which experts say fall behind those of adversaries like Russia and China. Zelensky highlighted the…
Russia
Ukrainian Hackers Claim Major Cyber Strike on Russian Drone Supplier Gaskar Group
Ukrainian hackers have struck a blow to Russia’s drone capabilities by infiltrating and dismantling the digital infrastructure of Gaskar Group, a key manufacturer supplying unmanned aerial vehicles to Moscow’s military. This operation, involving hacktivist groups and Ukraine’s intelligence, highlights the escalating role of cyber warfare in disrupting UAV production amid the ongoing conflict. Deta
Russia
Russia’s Record 728-Drone Attack on Ukraine Highlights Escalating Drone Warfare
On July 9, 2025, Russia launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 728 drones and 13 missiles, marking the largest drone attack of the ongoing conflict. This escalation, reported by Reuters, came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged additional defensive weapons to Kyiv, underscoring the intensifying role of drones in modern warfare and…
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