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Three British Companies Named as Developers of Advanced UAVs for Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:25 +0000

British firms are set to receive the majority of funding under what is described as the largest drone procurement agreement for Ukraine’s Armed Forces in the United Kingdom’s history. According to information provided to Parliament by the UK Ministry of Defence, at least 120,000 drones are expected to be delivered this year. The involvement of […]

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Hunting Shahed: Ukrainian drones receive a unique autonomous interception system

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:47:22 +0000

A new technology developed by a member of the Brave1 cluster enables Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems to autonomously intercept enemy Shahed-type loitering munitions, marking a systematic increase in the country’s air defence capabilities. The innovative solution automates nearly the entire engagement cycle – approximately 95% of the process – starting from the interceptor’s launch and continuing through to the neutralisation […]

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Threat to the ‘Shaheeds’: Ukraine has developed the unique Katran X1.2 maritime drone for drone swarms

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:29:12 +0000

Katran X1.2 is an unmanned surface vessel developed by the Ukrainian company MAC HUB. Its primary function is to transport and deploy groups of strike drones and interceptor UAVs directly from the water surface, creating an additional floating layer for air and naval defence, as intended by its developers. The autonomous surface platform is designed […]

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Night raid in the Sea of Azov: Unmanned Systems Forces drones turn five “ghost” vessels of the occupying forces into targets

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:48:57 +0000

On the night of June 5, personnel of the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a successful strike against five civilian cargo vessels operating in the Sea of Azov. These vessels were reportedly used for the illegal transportation of Ukrainian goods from temporarily occupied territories. Details of the operation were provided by the head of the Unmanned […]

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Large-Scale “Birds” Hunt: Ship, Trains, and Critical Enemy Equipment Destroyed in Crimea and Donbas

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:27:37 +0000

During the night of June 4, units of Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces demonstrated significant operational effectiveness by destroying a number of key enemy targets deep behind the front lines. Drone operators successfully struck multiple military and logistical facilities, inflicting substantial losses on opposing forces. The most significant achievement of the operation carried out by the […]

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Ukrainian drones hit the Baltic Fleet: Russian corvette “Boyky” loses its lively

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:20:31 +0000

Ukraine carried out a strike against Russian targets at the naval base in Kronstadt near Saint Petersburg. Among the targets was the corvette Boykiy. According to available data, drones hit the vessel while it was in dry dock, at a distance of over 1,100 km from the Ukrainian border. This is evidenced by footage published […]

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Three Days in the Sky: The U.S. Air Force Launches a Next-Generation Super Drone

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:34:53 +0000

The United States Air Force is preparing to deploy an upgraded version of its ULTRA unmanned aerial vehicle to the Middle East for real-world testing. The platform, which features a glider-like design, will be evaluated in one of the world’s most heavily monitored and operationally active airspaces. This next-generation reconnaissance drone is expected to offer improved […]

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Swarm of UAVs vs Air Defense: U.S. Marines Develop a Method for Controlling FPV Drones from Venom Helicopters

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:18:05 +0000

U.S. Marines tested low-cost FPV kamikaze drones, with coordination conducted from aboard Venom helicopters. The U.S. Marine Corps is testing a new combat concept that combines conventional helicopter aviation with low-cost first-person-view (FPV) unmanned aerial systems. The development reflects the rapid evolution of modern warfare concepts, influenced in part by operational experience from conflicts in […]

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Speed up to 500 km/h: Ukrainian intelligence reveals specifications of the new Russian “Geran-4” drone

Svitlana Anisimova — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:28:34 +0000

The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published an interactive 3D model, component breakdown, and foreign-sourced electronics used in the new Russian “Geran-4” jet-powered strike drone on the War&Sanctions portal. Russia began deploying this UAV in response to the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian interceptor drones. By January 2026, Russia had reportedly completed the final stage of preparations […]

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New Successful SBU Operation: Drones Strike FSB Headquarters in Kherson Region

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:54:49 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a successful operation in which Russian occupying forces reportedly lost personnel as well as a high-value air defense system. As part of the operation, drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck an FSB headquarters located in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region. As Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated […]

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