UAS Threat Database
Adversary drones and UAS systems used in modern warfare. Loitering munitions, reconnaissance UAVs, and weaponized commercial drones.
Loitering Munitions
KUB-BLA
ZALA Aero Group (Kalashnikov Concern) • Russia
One-way attack against area targets, personnel concentrations, and light vehicles using a larger warhead than the Lancet.
Lancet-3
ZALA Aero Group (Kalashnikov Concern) • Russia
Precision strike against high-value tactical targets including artillery systems, armored vehicles, radar installations, and air defense launchers using TV/IR terminal guidance.
Shahed-131
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) • Iran
Medium-range one-way attack against tactical and infrastructure targets, complementing the larger Shahed-136 in swarm attacks.
Shahed-136
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) • Iran
Long-range one-way attack against fixed targets including critical infrastructure, military positions, and energy facilities using GPS-guided terminal dive.
Threat UAVs
Ababil-3
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) • Iran
Tactical ISR and one-way attack capability, used by Iranian proxies for cross-border strikes and surveillance.
Bayraktar TB2
Baykar Defence • Turkey
Medium-altitude persistent ISR and precision strike using laser-guided munitions against ground targets, including armored vehicles, air defense systems, and personnel.
CH-4B
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) • China
Medium-altitude ISR and precision strike with guided munitions, providing armed drone capability to nations unable to purchase Western equivalents.
Eleron-3
Enics JSC • Russia
Short-range tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and artillery fire correction at the company and battalion level.
Mohajer-6
Qods Aviation Industry • Iran
Medium-altitude ISR and precision strike using guided bombs and missiles, providing persistent surveillance and armed reconnaissance capability.
Mugin-5 Pro
Mugin UAV (China) • China
Long-endurance surveillance or one-way attack platform when modified by non-state actors, leveraging commercial availability and long range.
Orlan-10
Special Technology Center (STC) • Russia
Tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, artillery fire correction, electronic warfare, and communications relay.
Shahed-238
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) • Iran
High-speed one-way attack against defended targets, leveraging jet propulsion to reduce defender reaction time and complicate interception.
Wing Loong II
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG/AVIC) • China
Medium-altitude persistent ISR and precision strike with guided bombs and missiles, providing armed reconnaissance capability to export customers.
ZALA 421-16E
ZALA Aero Group (Kalashnikov Concern) • Russia
Tactical reconnaissance and surveillance, target acquisition for Lancet loitering munitions, battle damage assessment.
