Saudi Arabia Turns to Ukraine for Air Defense Weapons Amid Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia has turned to Ukraine to counter Iranian drone and missile attacks, reportedly signing a contract and negotiating a separate “huge deal” that could be finalized this week.
A Taste of Its Own Medicine? US Confirms First Combat Use of Shahed Clones in Iran
In a historic first for American forces, LUCAS drones were reportedly used in combat strikes on Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury.
Russia Equips Molniya Kamikaze Drones With Shahed Modems
Russia has begun installing Shahed mesh modems on its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems to counter Ukrainian forces.
310-kph Shahed Interceptor Takes Center Stage at UMEX 2026
General Cherry is bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses with a new one-way interceptor designed to clip the wings of Russia’s Iranian-supplied Shahed loitering munition.
From Cars to Drones: Renault Gears Up to Arm France With Own ‘Shahed’ System
Instead of rolling out another car, Renault’s next project is set to be a kamikaze drone designed as France’s own take on the Shahed system.
Ukraine Opens Brave1 Dataroom to Train AI for Drone Defense
Ukraine is rolling out a secure digital environment to counter Russian unmanned aerial system attacks, using real battlefield data to train and test artificial intelligence models within the government-backed Brave1 defense innovation cluster.
Thailand Unleashes Own ‘Shahed’ Kamikaze Drone in Border War With Cambodia
Thailand has debuted its own version of the Iranian Shahed kamikaze drone in its escalating border war with neighboring Cambodia.
Ukraine’s New Counter-Drone Tech Uses Acoustic Targeting to Hunt Shaheds Silently
Acoustic targeting system is a next-gen Ukrainian defense tool, tracks drones and missiles in real time, operates in passive mode with full-hemisphere coverage, uses phased-array microphones and beamforming.
US Army’s New LUCAS Drone Puts an American Spin to Iran’s Shahed
The US is putting its own twist on Iran’s Shahed-136, kicking off tests of an attack drone it said was reverse-engineered from the loitering munition.
Egypt Reveals Jabbar-150 Attack Drone Channeling Iran’s Shahed Concept
Jabbar-150 is a long-range, one-way attack drone modeled on Iran’s Shahed-136, featuring a delta-wing layout, and a small piston engine.
US Counter-Drone Tech Turns Shahed Kill Count Into NATO’s Next Edge
A US-made counter-drone system is catching the attention of NATO allies after racking up over 1,000 Shahed drone kills in Ukraine.
Ukraine Debuts 3D-Printed Shahed Hunter With 50% Boost in Speed
P1-Sun is a 3D-printed modular interceptor drone from Ukraine’s SkyFall, designed to counter Russian Geran-2 cruise missiles, helicopters, and Shahed drones.
US Sanctions Ukrainian Firms Tied to Iran’s Drone Production for Russia
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned two Ukrainian companies accused of helping Iran obtain critical components for tactical unmanned aerial systems used by Russia against Ukraine.
Thales Belgium Supplies Low-Cost Anti-Drone Airburst Rockets to Ukraine
Thales Belgium has developed a low-cost 70mm rocket armed with an airburst FZ123 warhead to counter Shahed-type drones and similar threats, with an undisclosed quantity already delivered to Ukraine.
Russia Possibly Recruited N. Korean Workers to Build Attack Drones, Ukrainian General Says
Russia may be relying on as many as 20,000 North Korean laborers to help build weapons, including tactical unmanned aerial systems, according to Ukraine’s top general.
Robin Unveils Ukraine-Tested IRIS Radar With Longer Detection Range
Robin Radar Systems has introduced a longer-range version of its counter-drone radar to enhance defenses against combat drones.
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US Wants Shahed Drone Replicas to Build, Improve Countermeasures
The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drones that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures.
Russian Drone Debris Shows New Iran-Supplied AI‑Enhanced Tech
Ukraine identified a new type of drone, likely of Iranian origin, used in Russia’s attacks and featuring advanced AI-powered components.
Ukraine’s New Drone Was Built for One Job: Kill Shaheds
The Ukrainian Air Force has showcased an unmanned aerial system built to intercept Iranian-designed Shahed drones widely used by Russia.
Ukraine Develops AI-Run Turret to Take Down Erratic Shahed Drones
A team of Ukrainian engineers has developed an AI-controlled air defense turret to down unpredictable attack drones and low-flying cruise missiles.
Finnish Helicopter Downs Drones in Drill Amid Russian Buildup Near Border
The Finnish Armed Forces have conducted helicopter-based counter-drone exercises during the ADEX MalletStrike125 military exercise.
Ukraine Says Russia Launched ‘Record’ Drone Attack
Ukraine said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including the capital Kyiv.
Ukraine Says Russia Fired 108 Drones Overnight Despite Ceasefire Deadline
Ukraine said Russia had fired over a hundred drones overnight despite attempts from Kyiv's allies to begin a 30-day ceasefire with Moscow.
NATO Takes Ukraine Lessons Into Europe’s Top Air Defense Drills
NATO commanders said they were drawing on lessons learned in the drone war over Ukraine to conduct Europe's largest air defense exercise that ends in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
