The war that rewrote drone doctrine. FPV strikes, interceptors, jamming, and the industrial race behind them — reported from the open record.
On July 4, 2025, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, deploying 539 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed drones, in a barrage that killed one person, injured 23, and damaged infrastructure across the capital, according to Reuters. The assault, which followed a fruitless call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
On July 2, 2025, Belgium and Türkiye officially joined the international drone coalition, a 20-nation initiative to enhance Ukraine’s defense through advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Coordinated by Latvia and the United Kingdom, the coalition has committed approximately $2.97 billion to support Ukraine this year, with $194 million already allocated to a joint drone procurement…
In Ukraine’s Kherson region near the Dnipro bridge, a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone equipped with solar cells has been spotted, marking a potential leap in ambush drone technology, reports Forbes. This modified drone, draped with lightweight solar panels, could enable indefinite battlefield surveillance and attacks, reshaping drone warfare tactics. Ambush Drones Evolve with Solar…
Ukrainian forces are grappling with a critical shortage of DJI Mavic drones due to China’s export restrictions, threatening frontline reconnaissance and artillery operations. RBC-Ukraine reports that these restrictions have disrupted supplies, forcing Ukraine to seek alternatives amid a monopoly by Chinese drones in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Mavic’s Role in Ukraine’s Defense Since 2017, DJI Mav
Ukraine’s ready to rule the skies with a massive drone buy! The Ministry of Defense is set to purchase thousands of DJI Mavic 3 and Autel
Drone fans, hold onto your controllers! France just unleashed a weapon that’s blasting drones out of the sky: The Rapidfire Land, built by Thales
The European Union is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian military threat, urging member states to prepare for large-scale drone production to bolster defenses. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for millions of drones to match Russia’s growing unmanned arsenal, citing lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations. Sky News reported that this call…
In May 2025, Russia’s drone production surged by 16.9% compared to April, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s directive to ramp up output for military operations in Ukraine, according to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, reports Reuters. This significant increase highlights Russia’s push to enhance its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…
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