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Latest articles and analysis on counter-UAS technology and drone warfare
Poland Signs Deal to Build €3.5 bln ‘Breakthrough’ Anti-Drone Defense System
Poland has signed a €3.5 billion deal to develop the San anti-drone defense system, which is described as a groundbreaking addition to NATO's eastern air defense. The system, built by a consortium including PGZ, APS, and Norway's Kongsberg, will consist of 18 anti-drone batteries and over 700 vehicles, enhancing Poland's layered air defense network.
‘Fix Mobilization’ – Zelensky Lays Out Priorities for New Defense Minister Fedorov
Ukrainian President Zelensky has tasked new Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov with bolstering air defenses, addressing forced conscription controversies, and improving military contract efficiency. Drone and artillery procurement remain critical priorities as Ukraine adapts to evolving battlefield requirements against Russia.
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
The U.S. Air Force has established the Point Defense Battle Lab at Grand Forks Air Force Base, led by the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, to develop offensive and defensive measures against small drone threats at military installations. The initiative will focus on evolving counter-drone tactics, leveraging existing technologies, and addressing the growing risks posed by unmanned aerial systems.
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
The U.S. Air Force has established the Point Defense Battle Lab at Grand Forks Air Force Base, led by the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, to develop offensive and defensive counter-UAS capabilities for protecting military installations. The initiative will focus on evolving drone threats, tactics, and leveraging advanced counter-drone technologies.
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
The U.S. Air Force has established the Point Defense Battle Lab, led by the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, to enhance counter-small drone capabilities at military installations. The initiative will focus on offensive tactics, leveraging existing counter-drone technologies, and addressing evolving unmanned aerial threats.
‘Admiral, Our Supercarrier Was Just ‘Sunk’ by a Sub’: How a ‘Tiny’ Nuclear Submarine from France Beat the U.S. Navy
A 2015 U.S.-French naval exercise demonstrated vulnerabilities in U.S. carrier strike group defenses when a French submarine successfully simulated sinking a U.S. supercarrier. The article highlights how modern threats have evolved to include unmanned systems, drone swarms, and long-range anti-ship missiles, further complicating layered defense strategies.
Ukraine Knocks Out $100M Russian Nebo-SVU Radar, Targets Drone Sites
Ukraine successfully targeted and destroyed a $100M Russian Nebo-SVU radar in Luhansk, along with multiple drone control points and an ammunition depot, while also striking Russian energy infrastructure with drones. These actions aim to degrade Russian air defense capabilities and disrupt logistical and operational support for its military forces.
Ukraine RR Makes Timetables Secret to Make It Harder for Russian Drones to Hit Trains
Ukraine's national railroad has implemented secrecy measures for train schedules to mitigate Russian drone attacks, following a deadly strike on a passenger train in Kharkiv. The move aims to enhance civilian safety but introduces delays and unpredictability for travelers.
The Trump-Class Battleship Is No ‘Battleship’ (It’s A Giant Missile with Sci-Fi Railguns)
The Trump-class battleship concept introduces a large missile-carrying surface combatant equipped with advanced technologies like hypersonic weapons, railguns, and directed-energy systems. It emphasizes endurance, sea control, and layered air defense in an era of distributed naval forces.
Russian Drone Attacks Kill 3 in Zaporizhzhia Region, Hit Odesa and Kryvyi Rih
Russian forces launched extensive drone attacks across Ukraine, targeting multiple regions including Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in casualties, infrastructure damage, and fires. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted or suppressed 84 out of 105 drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas models.