Ukrainian drones get smarter with AI system capable of recognizing seven types of targets
A ZIR system allows FPV drones to detect and engage infantry, tanks, and artillery with precision, transforming battlefield tactics.
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Ukraine conducts first-ever strike on major Russian arms hub in Udmurtia 1,500 km from border
A drone strike reportedly damaged a military factory in Izhevsk, shattering windows and allegedly injuring one person at a facility producing unmanned aerial vehicles and defense equipment.
Ukrainian drone makers unveil independent Mavic analogues for military
China's Mavics are widely used on the frontlines for air reconnaissance, as Ukraine pushes for self-sufficient military tech production amid Chinese export restrictions.
Ukrainian drones target Saratov oil refinery in Russia, source says
A security source claims Ukrainian intelligence's drones hit the Saratov oil refinery, a Rosneft plant in Russia, leading to explosions and damage at the facility.
Ukraine to test Estonian-made anti-drone missiles
The Estonian firm Frankenburg Technologies' missiles specifically intended to target and shoot down drones and other low-flying aerial threats at altitudes up to 2 km.
Four new ground drones cleared for Ukrainian army deployment to enhance logistics
The newly-codified land-based robotic platforms support cargo transport, reconnaissance, and casualty extraction.
Russian recon drones start performing evasive maneuvers to avoid Ukrainian FPV interceptors
As Ukraine advances with FPV interceptor drones, Russian UAV operators are adopting new tactics to evade these countermeasures.
Ukrainian Shark drone guides HIMARS strike on Russian troops training ground in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Black Forest drone group utilizes Shark UAVs to guide HIMARS strikes from 30+ km away.
France successfully tests new kamikaze drone, Ukraine delivery imminent
The drone, reportedly based on the civilian Delair Tech UX11, is set to be delivered to Ukraine and French forces in the coming weeks.
Forbes: High-stakes tech race unfolds in Ukraine’s drone-dominated skies
Ukraine's drone interceptors are blinding Russian reconnaissance, impacting long-range attacks in a high-speed technological arms race over Ukrainian skies.
Ukrainian-made Stick M12 loitering munition boasts 70 km range
Ukrainian company United Military Solutions has developed the Stick M12 loitering munition, deployed to frontline units and supported by a regional administration for future production.
Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik crash casts doubt on Russian claims of advanced drone capabilities
The loss of Russia's S-70 heavy drone exposed significant technical limitations, operational challenges, and discrepancies between Russian claims and the UAV's actual capabilities.
Ukrainian drones allegedly hit Russian distilleries in Voronezh and Belgorod oblasts
Despite claims by the Russian Ministry of Defense that it intercepted ten allegedly Ukrainian UAVs, reports and videos indicate that some drones reached their targets.
Ukraine tests advanced auto-targeting system for FPV drones
Ukrainian company The Fourth Law develops an auto-targeting system for FPV drones, enhancing autonomous attacks on moving targets and resisting electronic warfare.
Ukraine downs Russia’s Starlink-equipped Shahed-136 suicide drone
Starlink on Shahed UAVs suggests Russia’s potentially enhanced ability to control long-range attack drones for reconnaissance, escalating security risks for Ukraine.
Russians add rear-view cameras to drones to counter Ukrainian FPV threats
After Ukraine deployed FPV drones against Russian UAVs, Russia quickly added rear-view cameras to detect incoming anti-air UAVs.
Ukraine works to improve its drones to counter Russian threats
In response to daily drone strikes from Russia, Ukraine is ramping up production and modification of drones. Brigadier General Vadym Hladkov highlighted key upgrades aimed at improving the resilience of Ukrainian drones against Russian defenses.
Bild: Ukrainian interceptor UAVs against Russo-Iranian Shahed drones planned for 2025
Ukraine is developing a three-phase drone strategy to counter Russian UAVs. The plan evolves from reprogrammed quadcopters to fixed-wing interceptors, with the goal of deploying long-range "Shahed killers" by 2025, per Bild sources.
Rada approves Ukraine’s new military branch for unmanned technologies
Ukraine's Parliament has approved the creation of Unmanned Systems Forces, a new military branch, integrating various unmanned and robotic systems across multiple domains.
Ukrainian drone maker Ukrspecsystems expands internationally with Polish representation deal
Ukrainian drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems partners with Poland's ALS Systems, marking its first international collaboration. ALS Systems becomes the exclusive Polish representative for Ukrspecsystems' products, including the popular SHARK drone, aiming to expand market reach for Ukrainian unmanned systems.