U.S. Army Awards $10.6 Million Raybird UAV Contract to Skyeton
The firm-fixed-price award covers unmanned aircraft hardware and services, but the Army has not disclosed quantities, delivery locations or the operating unit.
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OSINT analyst reports underground drone-production construction at Russia’s Alabuga site
The reported 42,000 square metres of below-ground space for Shahed/Geran drones has not been independently verified, while satellite imagery indicates wider expansion and new protective structures at the Tatarstan complex.
Ukrainian Strike Drones Reportedly Intercept Two Russian Grad Launchers Near Huliaipole
The 237th Unmanned Systems Battalion used strike drones against BM-21 multiple rocket launchers on the Huliaipole–Pology highway, according to Ukraine’s 7th Rapid Response Corps.
Ukrspecsystems Unveils RAM-2X X-Wing Strike UAV at MSPO
The Ukrainian manufacturer says its new loitering munition combines multi-band or Starlink communications, AI-assisted functions and teaming with the SHARK-M reconnaissance UAV.
Perennial Autonomy Donates 250 Merops Interceptor Drones to Ukraine
The equipment donation, made through the Dronefall fundraising campaign, includes five ground stations and is valued at about $990,000.
Ukrainian Manufacturer Claims Monthly Output Above 2,000 Bars Jet Drones
A representative of the unnamed producer said the Bars unmanned aircraft is being built in several strike configurations, including operator-controlled and long-range versions.
Ukraine Deploys Australian Slinger 30 mm Counter-Drone Modules
Australian-made remote weapon modules combining a 30 mm cannon, radar and electro-optical targeting have been photographed operating on Ukrainian pickup trucks.
Drones Reportedly Target Rostov-on-Don Military Air Base Again
Videos posted by local residents reportedly showed Russian air-defense activity overnight, but the incident’s effects had not been independently verified.
Ukraine Reports FP-1 Drone Strike on Russian S-400 Launchers in Bryansk
Fire Point says its long-range one-way attack drones destroyed an S-400 launcher near Poroshino, while Ukraine’s General Staff reported strikes on two launchers in the nearby Vygonychi area.
EU Announces €3.3 Billion for Ukrainian Missile and Drone Purchases
The additional assistance is part of a €90 billion loan package, although the European Commission did not disclose the share earmarked specifically for drones.
Marine commander calls for organic drone boats on future MEU deployments
Col. Chris P. Niedziocha said uncrewed surface vessels could help Marines survey and clear approaches to contested landing areas before forces go ashore.
Germany Attributes Failed Explosive Drone Attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia
German authorities said an investigation linked the Aug. 4 incident to Russian hybrid activity; Moscow rejected the allegation.
Caine: U.S. Forces Must Prepare for Autonomous Threats
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine cited AI-enabled FPV drones in Ukraine and a Task Force 59 rescue near Oman as examples of unmanned systems reshaping operations.
US Army Opens Five Test Ranges to Drone and Counter-UAS Industry
Private companies will be able to seek access through a new online portal, including for electronic-warfare testing designed around conditions observed in Ukraine.
Doodle Labs Pursues US and European Radio Production for Unmanned Systems
The radio supplier is discussing local manufacturing partnerships as demand rises for mesh-networking equipment designed to sustain drone links in contested electromagnetic environments.
Navy Unmanned Surface Vessel Supported Apache Crew Recovery Near Oman
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine cited the June operation and AI-enabled FPV drones in Ukraine as examples of unmanned systems’ growing military role.
Ukraine Claims Sargan 3000 USV Destroyed Russian Drone Boat in Black Sea
The Ukrainian Navy said its armed unmanned surface vessel engaged an unidentified Russian USV with a Kongsberg-made 12.7 mm remote weapon station.
Army says experimental drone battalion was always intended to return to infantry role
Gen. Christopher LaNeve said the decision predates his tenure, while Army officials describe the 173rd unit as a vehicle for distributing drone-warfare lessons across the force.
Ukraine adapts Sea Baby surface drone to launch FPV strike drones
Ukraine’s Security Service has configured its Sea Baby unmanned surface vessel to deploy six to eight FPV attack drones, adding an aerial-launch role to the naval platform.
US Army Shifts Drone Dominance Focus to Squad-Level Operator Training
Army officials say drone supply is sufficient for platoon-level capability, while training qualified squad-level operators in contested electromagnetic conditions remains a priority.
Fiber-Optic FPV Drones: How the Physical Link Changes the EW Problem
Fiber-optic FPV drones do not make a drone invulnerable. They remove one of the most important vulnerabilities of conventional FPV systems: a radio-frequency control and video link that can be jammed.
Ukraine Claims Drone Strike on Gas Plant More Than 3,000 km Inside Russia
Russian officials confirmed a drone incident and fire in Novy Urengoy, while the unmanned system involved and the scale of damage remain unverified.
Ukrainian firms develop faster interceptors for jet-powered drones
General Cherry, Grim Tech and BlueBird Tech outlined counter-drone interceptor projects at the MSPO defense exhibition in Poland.
The Drone War: How Unmanned Systems Are Rewriting the Modern Battlefield
Ukraine did not simply add drones to an existing battlefield. It turned unmanned systems into a persistent layer of sensing, strike, logistics and adaptation — forcing militaries to rethink how they see, move, buy and fight.
Patria, General Cherry Plan Drone Development and Production in Finland
The Finnish defense company and Ukrainian drone maker signed a letter of intent focused on unmanned systems for Western European defense requirements.
Trinity Robotics Plans 2,200 Ukrainian UGVs in 2026
The Ukrainian manufacturer is also negotiating overseas joint production, including with an unnamed French company, as domestic military demand rises.