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The war that rewrote drone doctrine. FPV strikes, interceptors, jamming, and the industrial race behind them — reported from the open record.

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UK’s New “StormShroud” Drone is a Ghost That Blinds Enemy Radar

The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) has just unveiled a new drone designed to do just that: a high-tech "loyal wingman" called StormShroud that flies

Rafael SuárezSep 9

Weaponized drones

Drones Lead UK Military Strategy as DSEI 2025 Opens

As Britain’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms show opens in London this week, the UK military is ramping up its drone programs, training soldiers for strike missions and courting industry partners to deliver advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The effort, backed by billions in government funding, draws directly from Ukraine’s experience where drones…

Haye KestelooSep 8

Ukraine

Blackwater Founder Targets Ukraine Drone Makers Amid Pentagon “Drone Dominance” Drive

Erik Prince, founder of the now-defunct private military company Blackwater, is actively pursuing acquisitions in Ukraine’s drone industry, according to multiple sources cited by the Guardian. Prince’s reported efforts come as former President Donald Trump’s administration considers using U.S. private military contractors in a postwar Ukraine. Prince’s activities highlight the growing commercial a

Haye KestelooSep 8

Ukraine

Ukraine is Building a Shield of Interceptor Drones

Ukraine's top commander is going all-in on a smarter, cheaper, and more agile solution: a massive fleet of interceptor drones.

Rafael SuárezSep 7

Russia

Russia adds remote control to Shahed drones, accelerating jet-powered upgrades

Russia is rapidly modifying Iranian-designed Shahed attack drones with onboard cameras, modem antennas, and jet engines to enable remote piloting at higher speeds, according to a UNITED24-sourced report published by Defence Blog, signaling a major escalation aimed at overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses and striking dynamic targets in real time. Source: UNITED24 via Defence Blog. Mass…

Haye KestelooSep 5

Ukraine

Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered Drone Swarms on the Battlefield

Ukraine has begun using AI-powered drone swarms in combat against Russian forces, marking a significant step in modern warfare technology. According to The Wall Street Journal report, Ukrainian forces are leveraging software developed by local company Swarmer that allows groups of drones to coordinate, communicate, and adapt their actions independently of direct operator control. From…

Haye KestelooSep 3