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.
Germany test-fires Israeli LORA ballistic missile from F125 frigate
Germany demonstrated containerized launches of Israel’s LORA quasi-ballistic missile from the flight deck of an F125 frigate during an OPEX trial. If adopted, this would add a new long-range naval land-attack (and potentially anti-surface) …
Lockheed ramps THAAD/PAC-3 production and introduces PAC-3 ACE concept
The post describes a major scale-up of THAAD and PAC-3 MSE interceptor production enabled by new factory expansions and advanced manufacturing/automation, plus a new lower-cost PAC-3 ACE interceptor concept intended to be produced at under …
U.S. adopts 'tanker-for-tanker' retaliation strikes on Iranian oil tankers
The post describes a new U.S. targeting policy/tactic: retaliating for IRGC attacks on shipping by striking Iranian government oil tankers (including aiming at engine rooms) rather than only interdicting blockade-runners. This represents a …
Ukrainian F-16s reportedly flying gun-only A2A sorties amid missile shortages
A Ukrainian Air Force commander says F-16s are sometimes forced to conduct daytime air-defense sorties using only the internal M61 cannon due to shortages and rationing of AIM-9/AIM-120 stocks. The article also notes APKWS II 70mm laser-gui…
US Army moves TITAN targeting node from prototype to production
The US Army is transitioning the TITAN Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node from prototypes to production, procuring vehicle-mounted “advanced” and “basic” variants. TITAN is intended to fuse data (including from space-based sensors)…
Russian 'anti-drone cloak' used by infantry fails against Ukrainian FPVs
The post references Russian infantry using an "anti-drone cloak" (camouflage/thermal-reduction style cover) intended to reduce detection by drones. Ukrainian FPV operators report it provides no effective protection in practice, suggesting a…
Report alleges COSCO cargo ships carry concealed SIGINT suites
The post alleges Chinese state-run COSCO container ships have long carried concealed, sophisticated signals-intelligence equipment to collect military communications and encryption-related signals near global coastlines. If accurate, it ref…
INS Drakon Dolphin-class AIP submarine departs Germany for Israel
The post announces delivery and transit of INS Drakon, Israel’s sixth submarine and the final Dolphin-class AIP boat, described as incorporating “innovative and advanced technologies” and offering greater range and endurance. While details …
Rybar claims Geran-4/5 'jet' Shahed variants causing growing problems for Kyiv
The post highlights alleged increased use/effectiveness of 'Geran-4/5' described as having 'reactive' (jet-powered) arrivals, implying a faster Shahed/Geran variant that is harder to counter. It also claims Alabuga is scaling production, su…
XM30 Bradley replacement prototypes delivered to U.S. Army for testing
Rheinmetall and GDLS delivered first XM30 MICV prototypes featuring hybrid-electric propulsion, a remotely operated turret, and an XM913 50mm cannon. The designs also integrate/plan launch of loitering munitions (e.g., Switchblade 300, Coyo…
Drones: AeroVironment Switchblade 300