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Latest articles and analysis on counter-UAS technology and drone warfare
WATCH: An-28 Aircraft Reconfigured as Flying Drone Platform to Hunt Russian Shahed UAVs
Ukraine has adapted the An-28 aircraft to deploy interceptor drones against Russian Shahed UAVs, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional missile defense. The aircraft launches P1-SUN drones developed by SkyFall, enhancing flexibility and reducing response times.
Realizing the Promise of the Drone Revolution
The RAND Corporation report highlights the U.S. Department of War's challenges in leveraging the drone revolution, emphasizing the need for coordinated changes in doctrine, organization, and culture to utilize attritable, adaptable unmanned systems effectively. These systems promise to enable cost-effective military operations against quantitatively superior adversaries.
Private Industry Needs Anti-Drone Defenses Too | Hudson Institute
The article highlights the increasing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to drone attacks and emphasizes the need for private industry to adopt anti-drone defenses. It suggests that private operators should be authorized to use electronic defenses and establish virtual airspace perimeters to protect their assets.
Drone Countermeasures Trends and Innovations for 2026
From 2024 to 2026, there has been a significant increase in counter-drone innovation, with a 27% rise in patent applications, particularly in jamming, laser, and microwave technologies. China leads in patent filings, emphasizing a global focus on non-kinetic methods to neutralize drones.
Who is responsible when an AI weapon pulls the trigger?
The article discusses the challenges AI-powered targeting systems pose to existing laws of war, highlighting the lack of accountability and transparency in decision-making. It emphasizes the ethical and legal gaps in deploying AI in military operations, particularly in the context of U.S. and NATO doctrines being exported to allied militaries.
Zelensky Says Iran War Puts Ukraine’s Air Defense Supplies at Risk
Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed concerns over limited air defense supplies amid the ongoing Iran crisis, despite continued US intelligence sharing and missile deliveries. Kyiv is negotiating with Western partners for additional Patriot systems and interceptors.
The Pentagon replicated a Ukrainian-style drone attack in Florida. Now it’s changing its counter-drone strategy
The Pentagon conducted a drone exercise in Florida, replicating Ukrainian tactics, leading to a shift in U.S. counter-drone strategy. The exercise highlighted the need for integrated drone-tracking systems and cost-effective interceptor solutions for smaller drones.
Russian Drone Strike on Odesa Kills Two, Injures 15 as Residential Buildings and Port Infrastructure Hit
A Russian drone and missile attack on Odesa resulted in two deaths and 15 injuries, targeting residential buildings and port infrastructure. Emergency services are actively involved in rescue and evacuation operations across the city.
In first, Ukrainian unmanned vessel launches interceptor to knock out Shahed drone
Ukraine has successfully used an unmanned seaborne vehicle to launch an interceptor drone, marking the first known instance of this method being used to counter Russian Shahed drones. This development enhances Ukraine's air defense capabilities against persistent drone attacks.
In first, Ukrainian unmanned vessel launches interceptor to knock out Shahed drone
Ukraine has successfully used an unmanned seaborne vehicle to launch an interceptor drone, marking the first known instance of this tactic against Russian Shahed drones. This development could enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities and alter the strategic balance in the ongoing conflict.