Ukraine has rapidly built a new class of low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s Shahed-136 attacks, which have become one of the war’s most destructive threats. In an interview, Brave1 CEO An
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A New York Times investigation reveals that U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war was far deeper and more secretive than publicly known. In the early weeks after Russia’s invasion in 2022, two top Ukrai
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is shifting after a September exercise in Florida that closely replicated Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. During Operation Clear Horizon at Eglin Ai
Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) cyber unit launched a major cyberattack on Gazprom’s network infrastructure on July 17, severely disrupting Russia’s state-owned gas giant. According t
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces captured a Russian position using only ground robotic systems and drones, marking what he described as the first such operation in the his
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In March 2026, Ukraine deployed specialist teams to five Middle Eastern countries—United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—to assist in intercepting drones and advising on air-def
In early March, a groundbreaking counter-drone laser test was conducted by the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, the laser
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a significant $20 billion contract aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities. Announced by the Pentagon, this firm fixed-price agreement is designed to
The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) has released new guidelines focused on counter-drone technology, emphasizing the need for standardized testing while complying with federal
The United States has delivered National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine, enhancing the country's air defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks. U
Ukrainian hackers infiltrated Russian drone operators' systems for six months, revealing how Russia utilized Belarusian cell towers to conduct drone strikes on Ukrainian power plants and test attack r
Ihor Samokhodskyi's opinion piece highlights a concerning trend in the use of AI technology in Russia, particularly through its most popular AI assistant, Alice. Samokhodskyi conducted tests revealing
Ukraine has implemented a pay-per-kill system to counter Russian Shahed drones, offering $20,000 for each downed drone. This initiative has reportedly enabled Ukraine to acquire 40,000 interceptor dro
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The year 2025 brought significant and unexpected developments in the military space sector, as highlighted in a review by Breaking Defense.
1. **ESA's Defense Role**: The European Space Agency (ESA)
The article discusses the availability and pricing of hand muffs designed for drone operators on Prom.ua in Ukraine. It highlights various products, including heated muffs that can be powered by a pow