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.
DIA: China may field space-based directed-energy ASAT by late 2020s
A DIA report assesses China could deploy space-based directed-energy weapons (e.g., lasers/HPM) by the late 2020s, adding an on-orbit anti-satellite capability beyond existing ground-based dazzling/jamming. If realized, this would enable re…
Report of jet-powered UAV flying toward Kharkiv
The post reports a “reactive/jet UAV” observed near Nova Vodolaha heading toward Kharkiv, implying use of a jet-powered drone rather than typical propeller Shahed-type UAVs. If accurate, this suggests a faster UAV threat profile that can re…
Report of new jet-powered UAV flying past Slavutych toward Kyiv region
The post claims a "new jet UAV" was observed flying past Slavutych toward Kyiv oblast, suggesting a potentially new Russian long-range strike drone type or propulsion variant. If accurate, jet propulsion could imply higher speed and differe…
US startup Warhound plans genetically enhanced military working dogs
A new US defense startup (Warhound) claims it will use genetic engineering/breeding to produce healthier, mission-suited military working dogs and reduce training washouts and foreign supply dependence. If realized, this would be a novel bi…
Report of new jet-powered UAVs from Black Sea toward Ochakiv
The post claims the appearance of “new jet UAVs” approaching from the Black Sea toward Mykolaiv region (Ochakiv). If accurate, this suggests a new or newly-deployed UAV type/variant with jet propulsion, potentially implying higher speed and…
Report of new jet-powered UAV flying from Odesa region toward Vinnytsia
The post claims a “new jet UAV” was observed on a flight path from Odesa region toward Vinnytsia, implying a potentially new UAV type or propulsion class in use. If accurate, jet-powered drones can indicate higher speed and different interc…
New jet-powered UAVs launched from Bryansk toward Chernihiv region
The post reports the appearance/use of “new jet UAVs” flying from Russia’s Bryansk region toward northern Chernihiv. If accurate, this suggests a new or newly-deployed UAV type/variant (jet-powered), potentially implying higher speed and di…
Iran rebuilds Eagle 44 hardened underground airbase after repeated strikes
The post describes continued construction and rapid runway/taxiway restoration at Iran’s Eagle 44 underground airbase, including clearing wreckage and removing runway-denial obstacles after multiple strike rounds. The novelty is the operati…
Drones: Elbit Hermes 900 Kochav
New jet-powered UAVs launched from Bryansk toward north Chernihiv
The post reports the appearance/use of “new jet UAVs” flying from Russia’s Bryansk region toward northern Chernihiv oblast. If accurate, this suggests a newly deployed UAV type/variant with jet propulsion, potentially implying higher speed …
USAF tests HAARP-linked bistatic over-the-horizon radar receiver array
The U.S. Air Force and partners tested a newly developed low-cost 16-element HF receiver array paired with the HAARP transmitter to demonstrate bistatic skywave over-the-horizon detection of aircraft beyond line-of-sight radar coverage. The…