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Poland has joined the Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace, even as the U.S. Army unexpectedly canceled a planned rotational deployment to Poland earlier this year. The Army said the move reflects con
U.S. soldiers are increasingly training to identify drones by sight and sound, reflecting lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. During the U.S.-led Project FlyTrap 5.0 exercise in Lithuania in earl
The New Era of Air and Missile Defense
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The article argues that modern air and missile defense is nearing a structural limit because current systems were designed for a narrower threat environment than today’s mix of ballistic missiles, cru
Western militaries are increasingly facing a drone threat that their air-defense systems were not originally designed to handle. Unlike aircraft and missiles, drones are small, slow, low-flying, and o
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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
Pentagon cancels deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Europe
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The Pentagon canceled the deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, just as the unit was beginning to deploy to Europe. A U.S. official confir
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NATO is creating a new marketplace for counter-drone systems so member nations can quickly select vetted solutions instead of starting a fresh procurement process each time. The pilot program is part
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Lithuania has announced plans to build a multi-layered border defense line designed to slow or stop any potential enemy advance. The Ministry of Defense said the new system will replace scattered coun
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President Donald Trump said his administration is reviewing a possible reduction in the number of US troops stationed in Germany, with a decision expected soon. The announcement came after a public cl
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A Dutch-language VRT NWS article explains how a fabricated story about a “Volksrepubliek Narva” in Estonia caused real political tension. The false claim began in March as a small Russian-language dis
The U.S. Army is exploring whether its Apache attack helicopters can become an effective counter-drone platform, using lessons from Ukraine and Iran. At the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit in Nashvil
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Allied Joint Publication 10.1 (AJP-10.1), the NATO Allied Joint Doctrine for Information Operations, sets out the principles, planning considerations, and processes for information operations (Info Op
The air bridge sustaining US operations in the Middle East
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A UK Defence Journal article describes an open-source map, titled “Operation EPIC FURY,” that appears to show the main airlift routes supporting U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Built from
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At the Halifax International Security Forum, Matt Gurney argues that America’s absence was the defining feature of the event. He describes the forum as a major Canadian “soft power” gathering for defe
Sweden has ordered Saab’s Loke counter-drone system to strengthen short-range air defense against the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The procurement reflects a major sh
Romania scrambled fighter jets on Tuesday in response to Russian drone attacks near its border with Ukraine, though no drones entered Romanian airspace, according to the Romanian defense ministry. Thi
Ukraine has achieved a significant milestone in modern warfare by capturing a Russian position using only ground robots and drones, without any infantry involvement. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anno
BlueBird Tech specializes in drone detection technology, offering devices designed to identify unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Their products include the “Chuyka 3.0” and “Chuyka 2.0” electronic surv
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The Royal United Services Institute report discusses innovative strategies utilized by Ukrainian forces in their combined arms maneuvering during the ongoing conflict with Russia, especially since the
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Former President Donald Trump has threatened to jail journalists in an effort to uncover the source of a leak regarding the rescue of a second American airman after the shoot-down of an F-15 fighter j
L3Harris ramps up production of VAMPIRE counter-drone system
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L3Harris has initiated high-volume production of its VAMPIRE (Versatile Anti-Drone Defense System) to meet the escalating demand for counter-drone technologies aimed at protecting military forces and
The U.S. Navy has introduced a new "marketplace" model for acquiring uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), focusing first on medium-sized designs known as Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). This appr
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The "BOOM" section of Irregularpedia provides an in-depth overview of munitions and explosives integrated with small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), particularly focusing on their use in the Russo-Ukr
Russia has proposed a quid pro quo to the United States, suggesting that it would cease sharing intelligence with Iran—specifically regarding U.S. military assets in the Middle East—if the U.S. stoppe
On March 13, 2026, a young officer from the French Navy, referred to as Arthur, inadvertently disclosed the precise location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while using the Strava fitness ap
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The U.S. Army conducted its first air-to-air combat exercise using Apache helicopters to shoot down drones in Europe during Operation Skyfall at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. Soldiers from
On March 18, 2026, Turkish company SKYDAGGER unveiled its AVCI interceptor UAV, designed specifically for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) applications. The AVCI can achieve speeds exceeding 30
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Norway’s elite Arctic soldiers, part of the Long Range Reconnaissance Squadron, continue to employ traditional methods, such as digging quinzhees (snow caves), for concealment against modern drone sur
The discussion revolves around Camp Victoria, a U.S. military base near Baghdad, Iraq, which was reportedly abandoned by U.S. forces in 2011. Recent activity at the base includes a drone attack on Mar
A Blank Check for Israel and the War with Iran
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In a commentary titled "A Blank Check for Israel and the War with Iran," author Farah Jan discusses the U.S. involvement in the recent conflict with Iran, which he argues stems not from a direct attac
NATO's Arctic artillery forces are adapting their strategies to counter the increasing threat of drones, a lesson drawn from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a training exercise in Setermoen, Norwa
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The U.S. is set to deploy the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East, following its successful use against Russian drones in Ukraine. This decision, reported by two U.S. officials, aims to enhanc
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Very Low Frequency (VLF) signals range from 3 kHz to 30 kHz and are utilized for various communication and navigation purposes. Notable VLF stations include:
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The article "Eroding Sovereignty in the Age of 'War as a Service'" discusses the diminishing control of states over the legitimate use of force in modern warfare, largely due to the increasing relianc
The article discusses the strategic significance of cognitive warfare as outlined in a NATO report, emphasizing its importance for the U.S. Pentagon in light of recent congressional directives. Cognit
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
Tempest (codename) - Wikipedia
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TEMPEST is a codename established by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and recognized by NATO, referring to methods of espionage through the interception of electromagnetic emissions, including
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
The Radia WindRunner is poised to become the largest cargo aircraft ever constructed, capable of transporting six fully assembled Chinook helicopters. Measuring 109 meters in length and featuring a pa
In December 2025, U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters successfully engaged drones in air-to-air combat using 30mm proximity ammunition during a live-fire exercise at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The
The Pentagon is urgently seeking counter-drone sensors to protect U.S. military installations from small drone threats, as outlined in a solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU ai
Atlantic Council - Shaping the global future together
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The Atlantic Council, founded in 1961, aims to promote US leadership and global cooperation to tackle pressing international challenges. With over 650 staff and fellows, the Council leverages expert a
During the Hedgehog 2025 military exercise in Estonia, a group of ten Ukrainian drone operators demonstrated the effectiveness of Ukraine's Delta battlefield-management system by successfully neutrali
During the Hedgehog 2025 war game in Estonia, a small group of ten Ukrainian drone operators effectively neutralized two NATO battalions, showcasing the evolving dynamics of modern warfare dominated b
In his remarks at the NATO Defense Ministerial, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby emphasized the need for NATO to adapt to a new era of power politics and large-scale military engagemen
Four Things to Know About Hybrid Air Denial
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Russia's use of commercial drones to disrupt European airports highlights a new hybrid air denial strategy that combines peacetime coercion with traditional military tactics. The European Union is res