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.
China SLBM Pacific test signals move toward continuous at-sea deterrence
The post describes China conducting a rare full-range overwater SLBM test into the Pacific, aimed at collecting reentry/accuracy data and demonstrating operational credibility of its sea-based nuclear deterrent. Analysts interpret it as evi…
US Senate proposes separate drone command in Army restructuring
The post claims the US Senate Armed Services Committee backed a defense bill that would restructure the Army by elevating drones in the command hierarchy, including creating a dedicated command. This is a doctrinal/organizational innovation…
US Navy seeks new defenses for SSBNs vs drones, mines and ATGMs in port/transit
The article describes the US Navy Strategic Systems Program launching a broad search for prototype technologies and new protection concepts to defend ballistic-missile submarines and supporting infrastructure from drones/USVs, mines, and sh…
Pentagon centralizes unmanned systems under new DRPM-UxS office
The US DoD is creating a new direct-reporting portfolio manager (DRPM-UxS) to centrally integrate, fund-shift, and gate unmanned/autonomous systems and counter-drone programs across air/ground/sea domains. While not a battlefield gadget, th…
UK defense plan shifts toward cheap drones and unmanned command ships
The post describes the UK adopting a Ukraine-modeled approach: rapid innovation cycles and emphasis on low-cost systems to destroy high-value targets. It also highlights planned investment in unmanned-focused naval command ships, autonomous…
Proposal for a distinct maritime Anti-Drone Warfare tier for Shahed-class threats
The article argues for a new three-tier air-defence/anti-drone framework that treats long-range one-way attack drones (e.g., Shahed-136 class) as a distinct operational domain requiring purpose-built sensors, effectors, and maritime platfor…
US considers hardening and relocating Middle East bases after Iranian strikes
The post claims repeated Iranian missile/drone attacks on the US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain caused heavier damage than publicly acknowledged, prompting discussion of new basing concepts: moving command posts underground, reducing forward p…
Pentagon updates JP 3-60 doctrine to expand AI role in targeting
The post claims the US DoD quietly revised Joint Publication JP 3-60 (Joint Targeting) to add guidance on using AI in targeting and strike decision processes, allowing AI to initiate certain actions under human control. It also cites a foll…
NATO drills F-35B highway ops with FARP in Finland (Ramstein Flag 2026)
The post describes NATO practicing dispersed basing/Agile Combat Employment by operating USMC F-35B from Finnish highways supported by forward arming and refueling points (FARP). While the concept exists, the notable element is exercising i…
Russian fiber-optic FPV and counter-drone ops tied to certified pilot training
The post describes an organizational/doctrinal approach: fiber-optic FPV drones require retraining even for experienced FPV pilots, so distribution is restricted to units with certified operators trained by the project team. It also highlig…