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.
UK RN tests hybrid crewed/uncrewed carrier airwing on HMS Prince of Wales
The Royal Navy is operationally integrating uncrewed Malloy T150B UAVs alongside F-35Bs and helicopters on HMS Prince of Wales, including simultaneous mixed flight-deck operations. This reflects a shift toward a 'hybrid navy' force structur…
European Bliksem EXO exo-atmospheric hit-to-kill interceptor planned
A consortium (Destinus, MBDA, Safran, Airbus, Thales) plans to develop a European exo-atmospheric hit-to-kill interceptor for MRBM/IRBM midcourse defense, with a space kill-vehicle test targeted for 2027. While not yet fielded, it represent…
Elbit proposes converting commercial ships into Hermes 650 UAV carrier platforms
Elbit Systems outlined a concept to convert commercial vessels into floating UAV bases carrying 9–12 Hermes 650 Spark aircraft, using ships as remote launch-and-recovery sites while controlling them via existing Hermes 900-compatible ground…
Bulgaria considers joining Drone Deal for joint drone production with Ukraine
The post claims Bulgaria is discussing joining a “Drone Deal” framework for joint drone production with Ukraine, indicating a shift toward coordinated multinational industrial support rather than ad-hoc transfers. If accurate, this reflects…
Ukraine uses USV to land armed UGV in unmanned amphibious raid at Kinburn Spit
Report describes a fully unmanned amphibious raid combining a USV landing craft to deliver an armed Rys UGV ashore, with a UAV providing overwatch and recording the action. The novelty is the cross-domain unmanned 'sea-to-shore' assault con…
South Korea selects Global 6500 bizjets for standoff jammer (SOJ) aircraft
South Korea is acquiring two Bombardier Global 6500-based aircraft to be modified into standoff jammer (SOJ) platforms for airborne electronic attack. While SOJ concepts are established, this is a notable new national adoption and capabilit…
SDA funds accelerated missile-warning/tracking satellites for Golden Dome
The post describes new missile warning, tracking, and targeting satellites being developed on an accelerated schedule to support the Pentagon’s planned 2028 Golden Dome missile defense demonstration. While not a frontline battlefield report…
US Navy Medium Landing Ships (LSM) program uses commercial VCM approach
The US Navy is advancing the new Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program—smaller, beachable ships for distributed island-hopping logistics—using a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) model intended to speed procurement by borrowing commercial shipb…
Sea Hunter MDUSV seen at RIMPAC; possible hybrid manned-unmanned CSG
The article notes the medium displacement unmanned surface vessel (MDUSV) Sea Hunter operating out of Pearl Harbor during RIMPAC 2026 and suggests it could deploy alongside a Carrier Strike Group. If integrated, this would represent an earl…
Ukraine-led Freyja anti-ballistic interceptor coalition (FP-7.X)
Ukraine and nine European partners are accelerating development/production of the Freyja anti-ballistic interceptor system as a Patriot alternative, aiming for initial operational capability within 12 months. The novelty is a new, Ukraine-l…