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The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine - Russia Scrambles for Drone Defense Amid Escalating Aerial Threats
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US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Drones and Commodity Shipments

The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, and the shipment of Iranian commodities. The U.S. Treasury Department accused over a dozen entities, individuals, and vessels of facilitating and financing the clandestine sale of…

Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War
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Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War

As the war in Ukraine continues, Canada and its allies are stepping up their efforts to provide the country with advanced drone technology to aid in its defense against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that Canada will send 450 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to Ukraine this summer, while the…

Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones
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Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones

Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russia’s only long-range over-the-horizon (OTH) radar, the Container, located in the Russian town of Kovylkino. The radar, situated 370 miles from the front line in Ukraine, is a crucial asset for monitoring European airspace and providing early warning of potential threats, according to Forbes. Background on…

Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies
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Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies

In the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a crucial technological battle is being waged in the skies. As Ukrainian forces deploy long-range reconnaissance drones like the Shark drone to gather vital intelligence deep inside Russian-occupied territory, they face a formidable challenge: intense electronic warfare and jamming by Russian forces. However, thanks to advanced…

Ukrainian Forces Utilize 3D-Printed Bombs and Drones to Fight Russian Invasion
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The Changing Landscape of Drone Warfare: Lessons from Ukraine

The ongoing war in Ukraine has brought to light the significant role that small commercial drones play in modern warfare. These drones, used for reconnaissance and as weapons, have forced militaries to adapt their tactics and technologies to counter this new threat. As both sides in the conflict innovate and modify off-the-shelf drones, the U.S.…

The Rise of Drones in Modern Warfare: Ukraine's Pioneering Tactics
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Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar as Conflict Intensifies

Ukraine has significantly increased its delivery of drones to its armed forces in the first few months of 2024, tripling the amount compared to the entire year of 2023, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, reports Reuters. This surge in drone deployment comes as the country continues to battle against…

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine received the PD-2 reconnaissance system on December 21, 2023. Photo credits go to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
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Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operations Defy US Warnings

Despite US warnings to cease drone operations inside Russia, Ukraine continues to invest in and utilize long-range drones capable of striking targets as far as Siberia. The drone program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, but the White House is pushing for Ukraine to halt these strikes due to concerns ranging from…

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