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Russia’s drones now target civilians with napalm firebombs that burn through sand and cannot be extinguished
Modified drones are designed for maximum civilian terror and violate all rules of urban warfare, says a Ukrainian military expert.
Ukraine’s drone production soars, creating sky army ten times bigger in just one year
Rapid growth demands stronger intellectual property laws and long-term contracts, say experts.
Russia couldn’t win in close combat—so it set city ablaze with weapons that fuse to body and refuse to extinguish
Protocol III prohibits attacks with this substance near civilian concentrations, but that didn’t stop Moscow troops in Luhansk Oblast.
FT: Taiwan deploys Ukraine-inspired “overkill” suicide drones against China threat
Taiwan has completed combat trials of suicide drones modeled on Ukraine's anti-tank weapons, with plans to acquire 25,000 units equipped with the same AI systems Ukrainian forces use to destroy Russian armor, the Financial Times reports.
Russia’s new V2U AI drone hunts Ukraine’s best weapons—so far, it is unjammable
With redundant navigation and AI targeting, Russia's 1.2-m V2U attack drone can fly and attack without human help.
95 Russian drones target Ukraine overnight: Kharkiv hit for 90 minutes straight
Russian forces pummeled Kharkiv with drones and missiles for 90 consecutive minutes overnight, leaving one man hospitalized and seven buildings damaged across Ukraine's second-largest city.
NATO and Ukraine to seek weapons against unjammable FPV drones in Estonia
Ukraine and NATO have launched an innovation challenge to counter fiber-optic FPV drones — applications are open until May 30.
Too fast for machine guns: Russia quietly rolls out new jet kamikaze drone that outruns ground fire in Ukraine
Russia's war on Ukraine may have entered a new phase with the emergence of the mysterious “Banderol” drone— a jet-powered loitering munition that Ukrainian experts say is faster, harder to intercept, and unlike anything Russia has used before.
UN documents “deliberate terror campaign” as Russian strikes kill 151 Ukrainian civilians in April
Russian strikes on densely populated areas continued despite Ukraine's agreement to a ceasefire in March, with the April 24 attack on Kyiv alone killing 12 people, including a teenager.
New “spotter” specialists join Ukraine’s drone combat teams after two-week training
This represents a significant evolution in Ukraine's military structure, bridging the gap between explosives expertise and aerial operations while allowing pilots to focus exclusively on flight control.
Ukraine’s “monster truck” robotic vehicle survives anti-tank fire during Kursk battle before official military integration
The 330-kg electric-powered Liut ground drone provides Ukrainian forces with a versatile machine-gun platform that can detect targets at 1,200 meters while operating remotely for up to 72 hours, offering a powerful force multiplier in contested areas.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russians with new kamikaze drone
With its silent operation and long-range capabilities, the UAS SETH drone allows for efficient strikes deep within Russian-controlled areas.
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief reveals Russia forms specialized drone units based on Kyiv’s experience
Additionally, Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized the continued effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operations, which destroyed 22% more Russian targets in February compared to January using primarily FPV drones and multirotor bombers.
Britain procures US-made Altius drones with 440km range for Ukraine
Funded through the International Fund for Ukraine, the procurement follows a London meeting where world leaders confirmed the need to strengthen Ukraine's position.
American company secures major contract to supply Ukraine with 6,000 anti-jamming drones
NEROS beats 259 competitors to supply Ukraine with 6,000 anti-jamming Archer FPV drones capable of delivering 2kg payloads over 20km distances in adverse weather conditions.
Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine
The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.
ISW: Russia applies drone innovations from Ukraine war against NATO states
Russian sabotage and hybrid operations against NATO members have increased throughout 2024, raising concerns about Moscow's technological advances.
Russia’s fiber-optic drones dodge jamming, but Ukraine hunts them with infrared and sound
A thin glass thread trailing behind new Russian drones has neutralized billions in electronic warfare defenses. Now, Ukrainian forces are scrambling to devise new air defense strategies.
Inside Ukraine’s medical corps where NATO standards face drone war reality check
Behind Ukraine's front lines, a 500-strong volunteer medical force discovers what happens when their ambulances become top targets for cutting-edge war tech, forcing them to create rules Western armies rush to adopt.