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Latest articles and analysis on counter-UAS technology and drone warfare
U.S. Army tests Golden Shield counter-drone system
The U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division conducted a live-fire exercise to test the Golden Shield counter-drone system, integrating autonomous sensors and effectors. This system aims to enhance protection for armored vehicles by autonomously detecting, classifying, and engaging small UAS threats.
CommandEleven Analysis: Closing the Sanitization Gap in 2026 // CommandEleven Intelligence
CommandEleven identifies the 'Sanitization Gap' as a critical temporal vulnerability where bureaucratic intelligence vetting lags behind adversarial TTP innovation. The analysis proposes automated AI-driven sanitization to accelerate the conversion of raw intelligence into actionable counter-protocols, addressing the latency that allows adversaries to operate with impunity.
Towards a Drone Non-Proliferation Framework (DNPF) | by Adithya Suresh | Apr, 2026 | Medium
The article proposes a Drone Non-Proliferation Framework (DNPF) to address the rapid proliferation of low-cost drones, which are lowering the threshold for kinetic violence and increasing civilian vulnerability. It traces the evolution from military surveillance UAVs to cheap swarm drones enabled by smartphone technology and hobbyist innovation, arguing that current international frameworks are insufficient for the autonomous era.
Where Drones Are Built and Troops Are Trained – A Journey to the Kharkiv Front
The Khartia Brigade near Kharkiv, Ukraine, is operating a decentralized drone repair and modification network utilizing makeshift workshops in civilian dwellings. Technicians like 'Ray' are rapidly adapting commercially available and supplied drone models to frontline conditions, focusing on FPV drones. This highlights a shift towards localized drone maintenance and customization to meet immediate battlefield needs.
‘Slap a Cage on It’: The Cheap Way To Save U.S. Army Tanks from Drone Swarm Attack
The U.S. Army is considering the use of simple cage-like structures to protect tanks from drone swarm attacks, inspired by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This approach is seen as a cost-effective measure to counteract the significant threat posed by kamikaze drones and anti-tank missiles.
U.S. Army’s New M1E3 Tank Is Built to Fight Drones and It Might Fire Lasers
The U.S. Army's new M1E3 tank is designed to counter modern threats, including drone attacks, with potential capabilities to fire lasers. This development aims to enhance the tank's defensive and offensive capabilities against aerial and ground threats.
What are FPV drones, and why is the IDF buying 12,000 of them?
The IDF has ordered 12,000 First-Person View (FPV) drones from Israeli manufacturers (Elbit Systems, Rafael, and startups) following successful deployment in Gaza and along the northern border. These drones are valued for their maneuverability in complex terrain, real-time visual feeds, and ability to conduct reconnaissance and precision strikes. This procurement signals a strategic shift towards a more drone-centric and distributed military force structure.
Iran’s Ukraine Lessons: How Drone Doctrine Is Reshaping Middle East Deterrence | Geopolitics | based.info
Iran has significantly increased drone production (10x since Feb 2026) and is adapting Ukrainian attrition warfare tactics, focusing on overwhelming defenses with low-cost drones like the Shahed-136. This is coupled with a reciprocal technology transfer with Russia, including drones and electronic warfare data, reshaping regional deterrence against Israel and Gulf states.
Analysis of Drones vs. Heavy Armor - Ronin's Grips
The proliferation of low-cost drones has created a significant asymmetric threat to armored vehicles, rendering traditional armored tactics increasingly vulnerable. Militaries are responding by rapidly upgrading Active Protection Systems (APS) and electronic warfare capabilities, while simultaneously continuing to invest in modernized armored platforms. The future of mechanized warfare hinges on integrating combined arms doctrine with automated defenses and resilient logistics.
Ukraine Achieves World First by Downing Shahed Drone from Naval Platform
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces achieved a world-first by intercepting a Russian Shahed drone using an interceptor launched from an unmanned surface vessel, marking a significant advancement in integrating naval and aerial unmanned capabilities. This operation enhances Ukraine's defense against aerial threats, particularly in coastal areas.