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.
Ukraine to field Fire Point FP-7 ballistic missile with 300 km range
The post describes Ukraine’s domestically-produced Fire Point FP-7 ballistic missile nearing combat use, positioned as a lower-cost ATACMS analogue with up to 300 km range and up to a 150 kg warhead. It also notes the upcoming FP-9 next-gen…
PGZ developing Piorun NG MANPADS with longer range and added features
The article notes PGZ is working on a new Piorun New Generation (NG) MANPADS variant with longer range, additional features, and improved portability. While current Piorun is already well-known from Ukraine, the NG upgrade represents a nota…
US Navy Silent Anvil air-launched torpedo concept uses glide delivery
The US Navy is soliciting industry input for the Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo, either as a new compact torpedo or a glide-kit added to an existing torpedo, enabling standoff glide delivery from manned or unmanned aircraft. The novelty …
US tests stealth air-launched anti-ship cruise missile from B-2
The post describes a B-2 employing a precision-guided, stealth air-launched anti-ship cruise missile against a target ship, indicating a newer long-range maritime strike option for penetrating contested airspace. It also notes unmanned boat…
Ukraine to locally assemble Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missiles
The post reports the UK authorizing release of classified component information to enable France and Ukraine to establish Storm Shadow/SCALP local assembly lines inside Ukraine. This is a battlefield-relevant innovation because it could mat…
US Navy developing Compact Air-to-Air Missile for internal carriage on F-35/CCA
The post describes the US Navy’s Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) concept, a short-range “inner boundary” AAM optimized for internal bays on stealth aircraft (F-35C and future F/A-XX) and potentially uncrewed CCAs. It highlights propulsion…
US Navy unveils long-range air-to-air missile concept 'Malice'
The post describes the Navy revealing a new long-range air-to-air missile dubbed 'Malice' intended for 4th–6th generation aircraft. If fielded, it would extend beyond-visual-range engagement reach and potentially change air-combat tactics a…
UK to enable SCALP component data release for Ukraine local missile assembly
The post describes UK approval for MBDA to release classified information on British-made SCALP components to enable France and Ukraine to establish local assembly lines. This is a notable battlefield-relevant innovation in logistics/indust…
Claim of new jet-powered Geran-5 strike drone over Snovsk
The post claims a new jet-powered “Geran-5” (reactive/jet) variant is en route to a target over Snovsk. If accurate, a jet-powered Geran would imply higher speed and potentially reduced intercept windows compared to prop-driven Shahed/Geran…
US Navy reveals AIM-424 “Malice” long-range air-to-air missile in testing
The US Navy disclosed a new two-stage, very long-range air-to-air missile (AIM-424 “Malice”/LRAAM) shown carried by F/A-18E/F and internally by F-35C. Reported specs (1500 lb, >250 nm range) indicate a substantially larger, longer-reach AAM…