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IDF says it has ready solutions to Hezbollah FPV drone threat
defense-news2 hours ago

IDF says it has ready solutions to Hezbollah FPV drone threat

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir announced that operational and technological solutions to counter Hezbollah's FPV drones are already in development and being rapidly integrated on the battlefield, following an assessment of IDF posts overlooking Lebanon. He urged ongoing pursuit of drone launch squads and warned that every threat will be struck, linking progress against Hezbollah to undermining Iran's regional axis. Zamir noted the drones' reliance on fiber-optic links to evade jamming and said the IDF has killed thousands of terrorists since the war began.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#drones#fpv-drones
Russia’s losses rise as Ukraine regains ground and logistics war intensifies
world9 hours ago

Russia’s losses rise as Ukraine regains ground and logistics war intensifies

U.S. DIA and ISW assessments suggest Russia is losing ground and slowing its advance in 2026, with Ukraine claiming about 400 sq km retaken near Dnipro. Kyiv cites high Russian casualties this year and credits its drone/artillery strategy and a ‘Logistical Lockdown’ to disrupt Russian logistics. Russia’s finances appear strained as it sells gold reserves, while Western support grows, including Sweden’s pledge of 16 Gripen jets to Kyiv.

via Al Jazeera|
#casualties#drones#logistics
Ukraine braced for looming Russian assault, Zelenskyy warns in CBS interview
world10 hours ago

Ukraine braced for looming Russian assault, Zelenskyy warns in CBS interview

Zelenskyy told CBS’s Face the Nation that Ukraine is bracing for a “big” Russian attack within 24 hours, likely involving drones and missiles, and urged continued Western defense support including more Patriot systems. He framed the strikes as pressure on Ukraine’s partners and a test of NATO air defenses, noting incidents near NATO borders and related responses.

via CBS News|
#drones#missiles#russia
Ukraine tightens Crimea supply lane with mid-range drone strikes
world21 hours ago

Ukraine tightens Crimea supply lane with mid-range drone strikes

Ukraine is using mid-range drones to hit the Russian land corridor to Crimea, targeting trucks on the P-280 route from Mariupol to Simferopol and disrupting supply lines behind front lines. Kyiv says the intensified drone campaign — enabled by broader drone production and reduced air-defense constraints — is creating a logistical lockdown that slows Moscow’s offensive and degrades Russian combat power in occupied territories.

via politico.eu|
#crimea#drones#logistics
Hypersonic gamble falters as Russia's missile blitz misfires in Ukraine
europe22 hours ago

Hypersonic gamble falters as Russia's missile blitz misfires in Ukraine

Over two days Russia launched about 600 drones and 90 missiles at Ukraine in a campaign costing roughly $411 million; one of the two Oreshnik hypersonic missiles reportedly fell short into Russian-held territory near Adviivka, marking a reliability setback for Moscow’s Mach-10 system, which has now seen four missiles fired with a 25% failure rate. The strikes damaged Kyiv landmarks and caused civilian casualties (four killed, about 100 injured), underscoring the high cost and uncertain effectiveness of Moscow’s latest weapon.

via The National|
#defence#drones#europe
Defensive U.S. strikes target Iranian drone threats as ceasefire holds
world1 day ago

Defensive U.S. strikes target Iranian drone threats as ceasefire holds

The U.S. says it carried out defensive strikes on Iran, shooting down four drones and hitting a Bandar Abbas ground-control station to prevent a fifth near the Strait of Hormuz, in a move framed as protecting the ceasefire. Iran retaliated with fire at an American base and launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait (shot down by Kuwaiti forces) with no reported hits on U.S. facilities. The clashes occur as discussions for a broader U.S.–Iran deal continue, involving steps like reopening Hormuz and curbing Iran’s nuclear program, though details remain unsettled and uncertain.

via CBS News|
#ceasefire#drones#hormuz
Drones Hit Russia’s Shadow Fleet Tankers Off Turkey’s Black Sea Coast
war1 day ago

Drones Hit Russia’s Shadow Fleet Tankers Off Turkey’s Black Sea Coast

Three oil tankers—James II, Altura, and Velora—belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet were attacked by drones about 50 miles (80 kilometers) off northern Turkey’s Black Sea coast, with no crew injuries reported. These aging vessels are used to bypass international sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, a network that Western officials say extends to espionage and other hybrid activities. France, Belgium, and the UK have taken actions targeting the shadow fleet in recent months, while Ukraine has previously targeted these vessels in the region. Ukraine has urged partners to strengthen laws to seize such ships and redirect their oil to support European security.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#black-sea#drones#sanctions-against-russia
Ukraine’s Sky Arsenal: Parachute-Equipped Drones and AI Swarms Redefine Modern Warfare
technology1 day ago

Ukraine’s Sky Arsenal: Parachute-Equipped Drones and AI Swarms Redefine Modern Warfare

Ukraine has turned drone technology into a massive, reusable arsenal, reportedly producing millions of drones in 2025 with plans for 2026, and deploying a wide range of systems—from AI-enabled FPV swarms and jet-powered long-range strike drones to sea-based drone carriers—that use parachute recovery to extend lifecycles and reduce losses. The article catalogs 17 systems (from P1-SUN interceptors and Hornet to motherships, RS-1 Bars, MAGURA V5, and more) illustrating how Kyiv is shaping trench warfare, deep strikes, electronic warfare resistance, and Black Sea operations, signaling a shift toward reusable drones alongside disposable kamikaze units.

via The Times of India|
#ai-enabled#drone-swarms#drones