Innovations
Technological and operational innovations in the UAS and counter-UAS space — what emerged first, where, and what it changes. Each entry is sourced, dated, and linked to the drones involved.
Saigak APC claims APS able to defeat up to 20 FPV drones
Ukraine’s Ukrainian Armor unveiled the Saigak APC featuring an active protection system (APS) marketed as capable of defeating up to 20 FPV drones. If fielded, this represents a notable adaptation of armored vehicle protection specifically …
Poland PGZ unveils heavy IFV tech demonstrator
PGZ presented a heavy infantry fighting vehicle technology demonstrator and plans to build fully functional prototypes for testing. While not a confirmed battlefield deployment, it signals development of a new armored vehicle concept that c…
Poland unveils CBWP heavy infantry fighting vehicle demonstrator
Poland presented a full-sized demonstrator of the CBWP heavy IFV (~40 tons) emphasizing higher protection and survivability versus the lighter amphibious Borsuk. It integrates the ZSSW-30 remote turret (30mm with programmable ammo + Spike A…
XM30 Bradley replacement prototypes delivered to U.S. Army for testing
Rheinmetall and GDLS delivered first XM30 MICV prototypes featuring hybrid-electric propulsion, a remotely operated turret, and an XM913 50mm cannon. The designs also integrate/plan launch of loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade 300, Coyo…
Drones: AeroVironment Switchblade 300
American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype with hybrid-electric powertrain
American Rheinmetall delivered the first Lynx XM30 prototype for the US Army’s Bradley replacement program. The design emphasizes modular open architecture for rapid tech integration and claims a first-of-its-kind hybrid-electric powertrain…
Russian anti-drone nets stretched over logistics routes in Donbas
The post shows Russians attempting to protect logistics routes by stretching anti-drone nets over them. This reflects continued field adaptation of passive counter-UAS measures to reduce FPV/drone strike effectiveness, though the video clai…
Iraqi Kurdistan SHIELD presents B70 25-ton tracked armored vehicle prototype
SHIELD (Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan) unveiled a physical prototype of the B70, a 25-ton tracked armored vehicle claimed to be designed and built by Kurdish engineers. If real and fielded, it would represent a step up from the firm’s prior lighte…
Germany and Netherlands order more Boxer RCT30 IFVs for 'Medium Forces'
The post describes expanded procurement and force-structure adoption of the Boxer RCT30 remote-turret infantry fighting vehicle as the backbone of Germany’s new “Medium Forces.” While not a battlefield-first technology, it reflects a notabl…
Russian unit modifies vehicles into 'MOGs' for FPV defense on the move
The post claims standard vehicle protection is insufficient against FPV drones, so Russian fighters are re-equipping cars into 'MOGi' to react to FPV threats while moving. This suggests an improvised vehicle protection/active-response confi…
Rostec delivers upgraded BMP-3s with added armor and onboard EW
Rostec claims newly delivered BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles include additional all-aspect protection (including roof), improved mine/blast protection for the belly, and increased fragmentation resistance front and rear. The batch is also…