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world1 day ago•19 min saved

Russia presses eastern flank of Slovyansk as fortress-belt battles intensify

Russian forces extended their push east of Slovyansk, consolidating positions and attempting to link up along Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka to threaten the city from the east and south as part of a broader Fortress Belt operation. Ukraine repelled infiltrations near Mykolaivka and accelerated long-range strikes against Russian rear targets; Zelensky proposed a Ukraine–US–Europe peace framework with ceasefire and security guarantees, while Putin’s deadlines to seize Donetsk Oblast remain unmet and ISW cautions that Moscow is unlikely to seize Donbas by 2026. The report also notes Russian use of FPV drones against civilians as part of alleged war crimes.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#donetsk-oblast #fortress-belt #fpv-drones

world15 days ago•24 min saved

Arena-M Trials Signal Russian Bid to Restore Tank Maneuver Amid Drone Saturation

ISW reports Russia is continuing to test and deploy Arena-M active-protection systems on T-72B3Ms to counter Ukrainian FPV drones and revive mechanized maneuver, but analysts caution the system alone is unlikely to restore maneuver amid dense drone threats and other kill-zone measures, prompting calls for a layered air defense approach. At the same time, Russia has intensified strikes on Odesa Oblast, including the Mayaki bridge, to disrupt Ukrainian grain exports via the land corridor; Ukraine cites grain losses and shipping slowdowns while seeking alternative routes such as the Danube. Reports also indicate potential North Korean troop deployments to Russia (up to around 50,000), per Zelensky and Reuters, and Ukrainian forces continue long-range strikes against Russian air defenses with observed advances in Kupyansk and Borova areas, while northern Sumy and eastern Donbas sectors see limited, non-decisive activity. Overall, both sides are pursuing novel tactics and technologies to enable tactical maneuver, but a clear breakthrough remains elusive.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#active-protection-system #arena-m #fpv-drones

military-and-defense1 month ago•12 min saved

Ukraine Expands Drone Warfare With Mothership Carriers

Ukraine is expanding its drone warfare by using mothership platforms—boats, aircraft, and ground systems—that carry and launch FPV and interceptor drones, extending reach and offering cheaper, flexible options for both offense and air defense. The tactic evolved from drone boats and fixed-wing carriers and has grown to sea-based motherships like the Katran, plus airborne launches from aircraft such as the An-28, with ground robots also involved. Ukrainian officials describe motherships as a practical adaptation, not a single game-changer, enabling smaller drones to operate farther, closer to targets, and with reduced risk to operators while defending key Black Sea cities.

via Business Insider|

#drone-motherships #drones #fpv-drones

defense-and-tech1 month ago•9 min saved

Israel Shipyards Debuts AREONOUS, an Autonomous Net-Launcher for FPV Drone Defense

Israel Shipyards unveiled AREONOUS, a scalable autonomous counter-drone system featuring a ground-based net-launcher and an interceptor drone. It can protect airports/bases up to 50 km or serve as a 200 m soldier-portable kit, using Echodyne radar, Controp camera, and Innoviz LiDAR to detect and entangle FPV drones. The system is designed for rapid sensor/effector integration, with paying customers lined up to shield the company’s warships and broader defense operations.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#areonous #autonomous-systems #counter-drone

military2 months ago•6 min saved

Frontline anti-drone corridors expand at about 9 km per day

Ukraine has built over 887 km of anti-drone road protection since early 2026, with 207 km in Kherson Oblast, and is expanding at about 9.2 km per day. The system uses overhead nets, wire-mesh canopies, and barriers to shield key front-line routes from Russian FPV drones, with more than 600 km of additional corridors planned across Donetsk, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy. Between May and June 2026, 198 km of front-line roads were restored and 13 bridge crossings in Kherson re-opened after 2022 de-occupation. The cost is roughly $40,000 per kilometer, aimed at saving lives, safeguarding supplies, and evacuating the wounded.

via Euromaidan Press|

#anti-drone-protection #fpv-drones #front-line-defense

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Missile plant strike widens Ukraine conflict as Belarus eyes involvement

Ukrainian forces hit the Voronezh Semiconductor Plant, a major supplier for Russia’s missiles and air defenses, as Russia conducted strikes on Black Sea shipping; Ukraine’s FPV drone company General Cherry reported damage to a production facility; a 5‑kilogram explosive drone was found in Estonia linked to Ukrainian strikes; Belarusian opposition warns Minsk may enter the war; Crimea authorities suspend children’s camps amid ongoing strikes; in the past day, ten people were killed and 48 injured across Ukraine.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#belarus #black-sea #fpv-drones

war2 months ago•6 min saved

Ukraine expands drone edge as May strikes reach 180,000 targets, Syrskyi says

Ukraine says May drone strikes hit nearly 180,000 Russian targets, up 12.7% from April, with a 1.5-to-1 FPV drone edge over Russia. Ground robots and middle-range strikes are expanding the reach behind the front line, and Ukraine reports intercepting about 4,000 Shahed drones and striking nearly 10,000 drone-operator positions. Since the start of 2026, Ukrainian drones have eliminated more Russian troops than Russia has recruited this year. Russia is struggling to meet drone-unit recruitment targets, with about 14,500 contracted soldiers joined (roughly 21% of the annual goal).

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drone-warfare #fpv-drones #ground-robotics

world2 months ago•38 min saved

Ukraine Deploys FPV Drones for Deep Behind-Line Strikes

Ukraine is using small FPV drones to strike targets roughly 60 miles behind Russian lines, signaling a shift in battlefield tactics by extending pressure into rear-area targets and widening the operational footprint of its drone strikes.

via Forbes|

#drone-strikes #fpv-drones #russia

defense-news2 months ago•11 min saved

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

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Fishing Nets as Makeshift Shield: IDF Fights Hezbollah FPV Drones

Israel’s military is using fishing nets as improvised anti-drone barriers to protect troops from Hezbollah FPV drones, sourcing nets from Sea of Galilee fishermen and major ports; the nets are meant to tangle drones or keep them at bay as drones increasingly employ fiber-optic guidance and thermal cameras. The IDF has distributed about 158,000 square meters of protective nets and aims to add roughly two million more square feet, illustrating improvisation as the conflict evolves and political constraints press a broader offensive into southern Lebanon.

via The War Zone|

#drone-defense #fpv-drones #hezbollah

defense3 months ago•6 min saved

Ukrainian FPV pilots stall NATO Gotland drills three times, forcing pauses and lessons

Ukrainian FPV drone operators taking part in the Aurora 2026 exercise on Gotland reportedly overwhelmed Swedish forces, prompting three pauses as Western troops struggle to adapt to modern drone warfare; pilots Tarik and Karat say the real battlefield would be deadly, while NATO officials acknowledge Ukraine’s tactics as a key learning source for counter-drone strategies.

via Euromaidan Press|

#defense #drone-warfare #fpv-drones

military3 months ago•6 min saved

Israel to mass-produce FPV suicide drones to bolster frontline arsenals

Israel says it is building a factory to produce thousands of first-person-view (FPV) suicide drones for use across theaters of war, aiming to start at about 1,000 drones per month this July and scale to tens of thousands, with indigenous components to avoid Chinese parts. The move follows Hezbollah’s growing FPV attacks in southern Lebanon and comes amid broader global adoption of FPV drones and development of countermeasures like nets and active-protection systems; critics say Israel has been slow to defend against the threat.

via The War Zone|

#counter-drone #drone-warfare #fpv-drones

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Cheap FPV Drones Redefine Hezbollah’s Tactics Against Israel

Hezbollah is using inexpensive fibre‑optic FPV drones to strike Israeli tanks and troops in south Lebanon, with each drone costing about $300–$400 and built from 3D‑printed components. The fibre connection makes them hard to jam and allows operators to detonate on impact, challenging Israel’s defenses and prompting new counter‑drone research and a rethink of buffer zones. The tactic reflects a shift to local production amid disrupted supply routes, mirroring Ukraine-era drone use and raising the cost of occupation in the border region.

via The Guardian|

#drone-warfare #fpv-drones #hezbollah

middle-east3 months ago•14 min saved

Iran Sets Hard-Line Demands as Hormuz Holds Center Stage in the US-Israel War

Iranian leaders, including IRGC officials, are pushing end-of-war terms that would require the United States to lift sanctions, release frozen assets, compensate damages, and recognize Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz before any negotiations, signaling they believe they hold leverage. The update notes about 10,000 FPV drones in use and potential supply to Hezbollah and Iraqi militias, while commercial data shows some ships complying with Iran’s Hormuz transit rules—hinting at a shift in regional maritime norms. The U.S. considers measures like Project Freedom; the UAE adjusts shipping routes; Israel plans broader action against Hezbollah drone networks as ceasefire talks with Lebanon progress. Domestically, Iran is trying to rebuild its security apparatus amid economic strain and seeks sanctions relief to cover war losses.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#fpv-drones #iran #irgc

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Drones Reshape Ukraine War, Driving Unprecedented Russian Casualties

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces are dying at an unusually high rate in Ukraine, with Zelensky citing a near 2:1 killed-to-wounded ratio in recent assessments. Independent estimates place total Russian battlefield casualties since 2022 at about 1.2 million, including 275,000–325,000 fatalities. The shift is attributed largely to drone warfare—especially FPV drones—that increase kill rates and complicate evacuation, while Ukraine’s use of unmanned systems aims to limit its own casualties. The figures are unverified but signal a dramatic departure from historical norms in modern warfare.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#casualties #drones #fpv-drones