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Poland moves to let its forces shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine without NATO sign-off
Poland is advancing legislative changes that would allow its armed forces to intercept Russian drones and missiles over Ukrainian territory without prior approval from NATO or the European Union. The proposal, first drafted by the Ministry of National Defence in…
Drones circle 4 more Danish airports as Kremlin accused of targeting NATO airfields
Earlier this week, Copenhagen Airport was paralysed for hours after two or three unidentified drones hovered nearby, forcing flight diversions and delays. Authorities described those drones as operated by a “capable actor” — one adept enough to show control, deliberate…
Ukraine unveils Toloka underwater drone family with long-range strike capability
Ukrainian defence firms have publicly presented the Toloka family of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), including a large-diameter model said to be capable of carrying a five-tonne payload over a distance of up to 2,000 kilometres. The systems were shown at…
Europe Needs Its Drone Wall — Before It Is Too Late
For much of the past decade, Europe has sleepwalked into vulnerability. Our collective gaze has lingered on tanks, missiles and jets, while the quieter revolution in drone warfare has surged overhead. Drones — once the preserve of hobbyists — have…
Ukraine targets Russian energy sites in Bashkortostan and Volgograd
Ukrainian forces struck two major energy facilities deep inside Russia overnight on 17–18 September, hitting the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat petrochemical complex in Bashkortostan and the Lukoil-operated Volgograd oil refinery. Regional authorities in Bashkortostan reported a fire at the Salavat site…
America’s Drone Export Shift Signals a New Era of Allied Military Power
The United States’ decision to loosen export controls on military drones marks not only an industrial milestone but also a profound strategic pivot. By reinterpreting how the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) applies to unmanned aerial vehicles, Washington has taken…
Ukraine’s low-cost ‘fire-and-forget’ kit brings autonomy to the FPV battlefield
Two Ukrainian firms have begun mass production of what they describe as an inexpensive, “fire-and-forget” upgrade for first-person-view (FPV) drones, aiming to lift strike confirmation rates while keeping unit costs in the hobby-class bracket. Drone maker Vyriy is integrating The…
Ukraine’s forces strike Kirishi oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and the Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces say they struck the Kirishinefteorgsintez (KINEF) oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast overnight on 13–14 September, describing the site as one of the largest refineries in the Russian Federation.…
Eastern Sentry Looks Reactive as Russian Drones Test NATO’s Eastern Flank
Repeated air alerts in Poland and Romania this week, coupled with NATO’s launch of the Eastern Sentry mission, underscore an alliance still reacting to events rather than shaping them. On 9–10 September, Poland became the first NATO member state to…
Ukraine’s Bufalo UGV: what a 4-tonne, diesel-powered, AI-assisted ground drone is designed to do
Ukraine’s defence sector is enlarging the role of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) in logistics, demining and engineering tasks. A recent entrant, the Bufalo, is a 4-tonne diesel platform developed by a Ukrainian company that has withheld its name for security…