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Ukraine Interceptors Take On Russia’s New Jet Shaheds

Ukraine has relied on cheap interceptor drones to stop Geran 2 attacks. These interceptors are small quadcopters or custom built first person view

Rafael SuárezDec 3

Ukraine

Ukraine Ground Drones Now Handle 90% of Frontline Logistics as ‘Kill Zone’ Expands

We’ve been tracking Ukraine’s drone revolution for years, but the latest report from Dutch broadcaster NOS reveals a stunning shift: ground-based robots have quietly become the backbone of frontline survival. The 21st Regiment of Unmanned Systems now delivers 90% of all supplies to forward positions using wheeled drones, a transformation born from brutal necessity. The…

Haye KestelooDec 3

Counter-Drone

Dutch Mobile Anti Drone Fix Before Skyranger Arrives

The Netherlands is rushing to build a mobile anti drone system after seeing how fast drones are reshaping modern war. As reported by Defense News, Dutch officials want something that troops can use right now while they wait for the first Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 units, which will not arrive until 2028. State Secretary for Defence…

Rafael SuárezDec 2

Ukraine

Ukraine Signs Drone Production Deal With Norway As NATO Allies Race To Access Battle-Tested Tech

Ukraine and Norway will jointly manufacture combat drones starting in 2026, marking the latest NATO country to tap into Kyiv’s battlefield-proven drone expertise. We’ve been tracking this trend for months, and the pattern is now undeniable: the most bombed country in Europe is becoming the arsenal that arms its allies. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal…

Haye KestelooNov 30

China

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 published today. The revelation marks the first documented case of direct Chinese equity investment in a sanctioned Russian defense company. Wang Dinghua, owner of Shenzhen-based drone parts company Minghuaxin,…

Haye KestelooNov 29

Anduril

Anduril Altius Drones Crash Twice During Air Force Tests, Ghost Drones Fail Against Russian Jamming

We’ve been tracking Anduril’s meteoric rise for years, from Palmer Luckey’s $1.5 billion funding round to their Fury drone debut at the Paris Air Show. But a devastating Reuters investigation published this week reveals what happens when Silicon Valley hype meets battlefield reality: drones crashing into the ground and failing against Russian electronic warfare. Two…

Haye KestelooNov 28

United Kingdom

UK’s DragonFire Laser Destroys Drones At 404 MPH In Historic Test

The United Kingdom just proved laser weapons are no longer science fiction. Britain’s DragonFire laser system destroyed high-speed drones traveling at 650 km/h (404 mph) during live trials at the MOD Hebrides range in Scotland. The successful tests triggered a £316 million ($413 million) contract to deploy the weapon on Royal Navy warships by 2027.…

Haye KestelooNov 26

Ukraine

Army Aviation Starts Training With New Stalker UAS

As reported by the U.S. Department of War, Army aviation soldiers at Fort Rucker in Alabama have started training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system. The training began on November 18 and comes ahead of full equipment fielding next month. The Stalker brings quieter operations, lower visual signature, vertical takeoff, and affordable munitions. These…

Rafael SuárezNov 26

Ukraine

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