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Project Gunslinger: U.S. Military Adapts an Airborne Counter-Drone System

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:22:16 +0000

The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center has successfully implemented a new initiative in the field of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS). The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command demonstrated an upgraded fire-control system capable of detecting and engaging unmanned aerial systems using a standardized remotely operated weapon station, while the host vehicle […]

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Over 60 Targets: Unmanned Systems Forces Strike “Orion” UAV, Air Defense Assets, and Russian Logistics

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:46:06 +0000

On the night of June 23, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of strikes against enemy targets in temporarily occupied Crimea and other occupied territories. According to the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, medium-range drones struck more than 60 enemy targets. Among the […]

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Weapons in the war against drug cartels: Honduras to purchase Ukrainian drones

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:31:27 +0000

Honduras plans to purchase Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles to counter drug trafficking and strengthen border security, according to an announcement made today by the country’s president, Nasri Asfura. The statement comes amid the Central American nation’s ongoing struggle with organized crime, gang activity, and drug supply networks, which continue to pose significant security challenges in […]

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Frozen Russian Assets to Work for Ukraine: Britain to Finance 150,000 Drones

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:26:33 +0000

Frozen Russian sovereign assets will be used to finance the supply of 150,000 drones to Ukraine under a new aid package from the United Kingdom. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, London will also provide missiles and air defense radar systems alongside the drones. The total value of the assistance package amounts to £752 […]

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Ukrainian Ukrspecsystems Unveils Revolutionary One Punch Drone Designed to Hunt Shahed UAVs

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:53:39 +0000

Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has announced the launch of its latest product, the One Punch, a specialized unmanned aerial system designed primarily for the interception of airborne threats, including the strike UAVs employed by opposing forces. During the development of the system, the engineering team focused on three key characteristics that directly affect the effectiveness of engaging […]

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Operation Deep Strike: Ukrainian UAVs Conducted a Coordinated Large-Scale Strike on Oil Refineries in Moscow and Across Regions of the Russian Federation

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:08:55 +0000

On the night of Thursday, 18 June, reports emerged from the Russian Federation of a large-scale interception of Ukrainian UAVs. According to available information, several drones are said to have reached targets, including oil depots and military storage facilities in Moscow and several other regions. Sergey Sobyanin reported that air defense systems were engaged in intercepting […]

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Warehouses, Command Posts, and Logistics Hubs: Ukraine’s 147th Separate Artillery Brigade Conducts Its First Middle Strikes on Russian Rear-Area Targets

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:20:20 +0000

The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces continues to expand its capability to engage targets in the enemy’s operational rear using strike unmanned systems. Primary targets include military facilities, logistics infrastructure, and elements of the adversary’s command-and-control network located beyond the immediate front line. Recently, the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade of the […]

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Tehran threatens Elon Musk: Ukraine could save SpaceX

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:53:03 +0000

The Iranian regime has issued threats against Elon Musk’s business interests in the Middle East, stating its intention to target his space-related projects. At the same time, some analysts suggest that the founder of SpaceX could respond to the situation by cooperating with Ukrainian defense technology developers in efforts to counter Iranian drones. Against the […]

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No One Suspected It: Pokémon Go Data Helped Train a Navigation System for Military Drones

Svitlana Anisimova — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:36:05 +0000

Do you remember Pokémon Go? At its peak, the game prompted millions of people around the world to walk city streets in search of Pokémon using their smartphones. Its popularity was significant enough that, in 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group acquired the gaming division of Niantic for $3.5 billion. Although the game no longer […]

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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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