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world14 days ago•4 min saved

Russia's shadow fleet used drones to map Europe's nuclear sites for 18 months, IISS finds

The International Institute for Strategic Studies concludes Russia orchestrated a coordinated UAV campaign from offshore 'shadow fleet' vessels over roughly 18 months, targeting nuclear bases and sensitive sites in the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Ireland. Drones were spotted near US bases like RAF Lakenheath and France’s Île Longue, with launch and recovery tied to dark sailing ships that kept transponders off. Western authorities did not shoot them down, revealing gaps in NATO defenses. Motives cited include nuclear surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics mapping and psychological warfare. The effort peaked in 2025 and waned after shadow fleet ships were seized by Western navies in 2026.

via The Guardian|

#drones #iiss #nato

defense-and-security14 days ago•8 min saved

IISS links Russia to Europe-wide drone incursions, including UK base flights

A new IISS report argues it is highly likely Russia conducted a Europe-wide UAV campaign from Aug 2024 to Feb 2026, using Russian-linked vessels and a “shadow fleet” to launch drones at NATO bases including U.S. installations in England (RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Fairford, Feltwell). The analysis relies on circumstantial evidence and open-source data, considers Orlan-10 and other platforms with deniability options, and notes that no government has publicly tied a vessel to a specific incident. UK MoD and USAFE confirmed drone activity but have not identified suspects, underscoring the ongoing investigations.

via TWZ|

#defense-and-security #drones #iiss

military-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

"Russia's Tank Losses in Ukraine Conflict and the Impact on Military Capability"

Russia has lost more tanks in Ukraine than it had operational before the full-scale invasion, with approximately 1,120 tanks and 2,000 armored vehicles lost in the past year. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reported that Russia's battlefield tank losses now likely exceed 3,000, surpassing the number it had at the start of the invasion. Despite sustaining significant losses, Russia has been able to replenish its tank fleet with lower-quality vehicles and has increased domestic tank production. Ukraine's tank fleet has received Western aid, including NATO-standard tanks, and has maintained its pre-war levels of main battle tanks.

via Newsweek|

#iiss #military-balance #military-conflict