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.
NATO drill integrates SSK insertion with ISR and live naval gunfire
Exercise Strike Warrior rehearsed a combined mission profile using a German Type 212A diesel-electric submarine to covertly insert UK commandos via inflatable raiding craft, conduct ISR/targeting from an improvised observation post, and coo…
French Caesar regiment disperses into two-gun sections with decoy/support cell
France’s 68th African Artillery Regiment is reorganizing Caesar howitzer batteries from two four-gun sections into three two-gun sections to improve survivability under drone observation and counter-battery fire while using Atlas FCS to sti…
Russia targets Ukrainian data centers and ISPs to disrupt services
The post describes Russia expanding its strike campaign to systematically target data centers and internet providers, aiming to degrade connectivity for banking, payments, and government services. This represents a tactical focus on digital…
Claimed two-drone tactic: one breaches, second enters and detonates inside
WarGonzo claims a new drone attack tactic in Belgorod region where one UAV creates an entry hole and a second flies inside to detonate within an apartment. The post also alleges increased explosive payload power with effects comparable to a…
Ukrainian UGV kamikaze with dual Bullspike grenade launchers used in assault
Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps claims its NC13 ground-robot unit upgraded kamikaze UGVs by fitting two Bullspike grenade launchers, using them to fire on Russian positions and then self-detonate inside shelters. The described method combines remo…
Russian UAV units strike Ukrainian ground control stations for drones
The post notes Russian UAV crews (35th RKhBZ regiment, 35th Army) conducting strikes specifically against Ukrainian drone ground control stations. Targeting GCS nodes is a tactical adaptation aimed at degrading UAV operations by hitting ope…
Discussion of Russian 'Geran-3/4' and 'Banderol' strike drones vs Ukrainian air defense
The post flags difficulties for Ukrainian air defense against reportedly new Russian strike-drone variants ('Banderol' and 'Geran-3/4') and mentions a 'new tactic' of Russian strikes using jet-powered drones. While details are not provided …
Ukrainian drones airdrop ground kamikaze robots 10km behind lines
The post claims Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps used heavy bomber UAVs to airdrop NRK kamikaze ground robots (“Gryfony”) more than 10 km into Russian rear areas for deep strikes. This is a novel combined UAV–UGV insertion tactic that could bypass …
Ukraine claims airlift of unmanned ground vehicles behind Russian lines in Op Vivaldi
The post describes Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi featuring a notable combined-arms/command-and-control approach, including a claim that Ukrainian forces for the first time airlifted unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) behind Russian lines while c…
Russian mobile fire groups hunt FPV and Hornet drones in Kursk border area
The post describes Russian “mobile fire groups” in the Kursk border region tasked not only with spotting/engaging larger UAVs but actively hunting small FPV drones and “Hornet” quadcopters to protect rear areas. This indicates an evolving c…