🇨🇳Chinese civilian drone company FLYControl recently develops a short-range,... low cost “Baby Shahed” Drone. The drone costs around $3000 RMB per unit, has a 20-30km range, flies at 200km/h, launched by hand or simple launch racks. Chinese Production+Cost = GGs for Enemies.show more

On Tuesday, December 16, the U.S. Navy carried out... the first-ever-launch of a new one-way attack drone, a copy of an Iranian Shahed-136, from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship, USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32), while transiting the Arabian Sea. The drone, dubbed the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS), was launched and operated by Task Force 59 part of Task Force Scorpion Strike, a one-way attack drone squadron recently deployed to the Middle East.show more

The IRGC has released footage showing the downing of... a Chinese-made GJ-2 (Wing Loong II) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), operated by Saudi Arabia or the UAE, over Shiraz. The drone was intercepted using the 9 Dey short-range air defense (SHORAD) system.show more

This is Shahed drone but not the same ‘world... famous’ Delta wing Shahed. This is Shahed-101, a loitering munition drone that attacked the fuel storage site in Erbil. Shahed-101 struck a Castrol linked warehouse at Sardar Group facility. How is ‘101’ different from ‘136’? Shahed-101, a 26 KG drone uses electric motor, so it does not make noise like ‘136’ or Arash drones. It can go upto 1500 km with 8 KG warhead. On the other hand, a 200 KG Shahed-136 uses a piston engine and it can go upto 2500 km with 50 KG warhead. So Shahed-101 is a new weapon in this war with low cost saturation tactics against million dollar interceptors. They can hit Israel.show more

BREAKING: 🇨🇳 New Chinese unmaned drone carrier aircraft is... entering the military in June An unmanned aircraft developed by China, known as the Jiutian SS-UAV, is preparing for its maiden flight in June. With a range of 7,000 kilometers, the platform is designed to function as an airborne launch hub, capable of deploying over 100 miniature drones or carrying a payload of up to one ton in missiles while cruising at 15,000 meters.show more

⛽️📉 Diesel production in Russia fell by approximately 10%... in May, following a similar 10% decline in April. According to Reuters, the drop is a direct result of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, which have forced facilities to reduce or completely halt operations. This continued decline in diesel production highlights the growing and sustained impact of Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign on Russia’s energy sector. With two consecutive months of significant drops, Russia is facing increasing difficulties in maintaining fuel supplies for both military operations and the civilian economy. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

🇷🇺 Russian occupiers report that Ukraine has sharply increased... the use of the medium-range loitering munition “Trust” (as they call it). 🔻 There is no official information or confirmation about this system from Ukrainian sources, and its real designation remains unknown. According to the occupiers, it is mainly used to destroy transport vehicles on logistical routes. 🔻 The Trust is an aircraft-type drone with a very simple design, optimized for mass production. It has a tubular fiberglass body, an internal combustion engine, and carries a 12 kg warhead, which can be either high-explosive fragmentation or thermobaric. This drone appears to be another cost-effective and efficient Ukrainian development focused on deep strikes against Russian logistics. Its simplicity and mass-production potential make it particularly dangerous for Russian supply lines in the rear. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

Russia installed anti-drone cages around the VNIIR-Progress plant in... Cheboksary. Ukraine sent a Flamingo. The cages didn't help. The FP-5 Flamingo is a Ukrainian-built cruise missile with a 3,000 km range and a 1,150 kg warhead - developed by Ukrainian firm Fire Point. Cost per unit: around $500,000, roughly one quarter of a US Tomahawk. VNIIR-Progress, now ablaze, produces the Kometa navigation modules used to guide Shaheds, Kalibr missiles, Iskander-M and precision glide bombs - the same weapons Russia uses to strike Ukrainian cities. The plant sits 1,000 km from Ukraine's border. The Flamingo reached it anyway.show more

Chinese aircrafts are competitive, but time will tell about... reliability. Since we've been discussing Chinese aviation lately, I want to show how Chinese aircraft are becoming increasingly competitive in a market traditionally dominated by the West and Russia. The J-35 and KF-21 are expected to enter the market only by the end of 2026 or early 2027. However, I have estimated their costs. I dare say that, with the current level of automation in the Chinese defense industry, the prices of these aircraft are likely to decrease even further. The Gripen and Su-35 are competitive, but what attracts most to the Su-35 is the R-37M missile, which has a range of up to 400 km and its radar irbis-E Reaching also 400km. It operationally both reaches 350 km would be already significant advantage without analogous. Western aviation remains expensive, and in my view, it will only become more competitive with the arrival of the AIM-260 missile, which has a range of over 300 km. Additionally, maintenance costs are very high, with the Gripen again standing out in that aspect as a cost-effective option for acquisition and maintenance. Another advantage are the interoperability on multiple terrains. Values are based on recent deals and local estimates. Costs can vary depending on the package. - J-10C: Cost: 40-50M. Radar: AESA KLJ-7A (~150-170 km). Missiles: PL-15 (~200-250 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$8,000-$9,000. - J-35 (FC-31): Cost: 70-85M. Radar: AESA (~200+ km). Missiles: PL-15 (~200-250 km); PL-21 (>300 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: $10,000-$15,000. - Rafale: Cost: 80-120M. Radar: RBE2-AA AESA (~200 km). Missiles: Meteor (>150 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$16,000-$22,000. - Su-30: Cost: 50-86M. Radar: Bars PESA (~150-200 km). Missiles: R-37 (~300 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$10,000-$12,000. - Su-35: Cost: 80-90M. Radar: Irbis-E PESA (~350-400 km). Missiles: R-37M (~300-400 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$12,000-15,000. - F-16C/D (Block 70): Cost: 80-120M. Radar: APG-83 SABR AESA (~135-160 km). Missiles: AIM-120D (~160-180 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$25,000-$44,000. - Eurofighter Typhoon: Cost: 110-117M. Radar: Captor-E AESA (>200 km). Missiles: Meteor (>150 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$30,000-$45,000. - Gripen E: Cost: 85-120M. Radar: Raven ES-05 AESA (~200-250 km). Missiles: Meteor (>150 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$6,000-$7,000. - KF-21 Boramae: Cost: 70-110M. Radar: AESA (~150-200 km). Missiles: Meteor (>150 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$15,000-$20,000. - JF-17 Thunder (Block III): Cost: 40-60M. Radar: AESA KLJ-7A (~170 km). Missiles: PL-15 (~200-250 km). Maintenance cost per flight hour: ~$5,000-$11,000.show more

‼️‼️🇺🇲 The United States has placed a large order... for additional Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles, marking the biggest simultaneous purchase of this long-range weapon in recent years and lowering the average cost per missile significantly due to volume pricing. Raytheon will produce 219 missiles under the new extension, bringing the total contract to 350 missiles valued at $785.2 million for U.S. forces and foreign partners. The bulk order also accelerates production rates, nearly doubling output compared to earlier plans. This move illustrates how increased procurement scale can reduce unit costs and boost manufacturing capacity for key long-range strike assets.show more

China is urgently preparing for drone warfare and is... arming itself with a MANPADS-based air defense system. The Type 625 MANPADS-based air defense system has been introduced into the Chinese army units. It is equipped with a six-barrel 25mm cannon and four missiles from MANPADS with a firing range of about 5 kilometers. Initially, the vehicle was demonstrated with eight missiles of a longer range. However, the experience of the special military operation in the East is also being studied, and for now, this version of the vehicle is being adopted by the PLA. It is possible that longer-range missiles will be added to their arsenal later. - ANshow more

China has flight-tested a 60-kilowatt hybrid propulsion system designed... for small battlefield drones. The system lets drones generate electricity from fuel in flight, then switch to silent electric mode when the mission demands it. The result: longer range, lower noise, and a reduced heat signature. That dual-mode capability matters most precisely where stealth and endurance have to be traded against each other. It fits a larger pattern. China has simultaneously tested 3D-printed jet engines for low-cost disposable drones, deployed AI-driven swarm systems, and integrated long-range maritime strike missiles with drone-based targeting. Converted J-6 jets are now stationed near the Taiwan Strait. China is not building a drone force. It is building a fully integrated unmanned combat ecosystem, from cheap expendables by the thousands to stealth platforms capable of guiding anti-ship ballistic missiles deep into the western Pacific. The hybrid engine is not a curiosity. It is the logic behind everything else. Gandalv / Gandalvshow more

Here is what appears to be the first ever... footage of a Russian Geran-3 jet drone in action, flying over Kyiv Oblast this morning. Geran-3 drones generally fly at a speed of around 550 km/h, compared to the Geran-2's 185km/h. Production for Geran-3 drones has skyrocketed recently (alongside that of the Geran-2) resulting in significantly higher usage, especially on targets in Sumy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, and Poltava Oblasts.show more

🇵🇱 Poland is weaponizing its domestic industry for a... massive conflict by striking a deal to build thousands of cheap, long-range American Barracuda cruise missiles every year. This massive production run creates a nightmare scenario for Moscow, giving Warsaw the independent firepower to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. ✅ The giant of the Polish defense industry, the company Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, plans to master the production of the Barracuda-500M cruise missile developed by the American company Anduril. 🔻 Signing the corresponding agreement with Anduril is a highly important event for the Polish military industry. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that this is "bad news for Mordor," implying Russia. It is planned to jointly produce several thousand Barracuda-500Ms annually. 🔻 The Barracuda-500M is a small-sized cruise missile designed for mass production and is distinguished by its low cost compared to counterparts. The warhead is 45 kg, but the flight range reaches 900 km when launched from an aircraft. The Barracuda-500M can also be launched from a ground launcher using a rocket booster, though in this case, the flight range drops to 700 km. The Poles plan to use Barracuda-500M cruise missiles from F-16 and F-35 fighter jets. This industrial leap completely alters Eastern Europe's military balance by removing the cost barrier of traditional cruise missiles. By turning F-16s and F-35s into ultra-long-range launchpads capable of reaching 900 km, Poland is surrounding "Mordor" with a cheap, un-interceptable swarm of precision weapons, making any potential Kremlin aggression a suicidal move. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

🚨 NEW FOOTAGE & SATELLITE INTEL Shows Egypt has... built a SECRET drone station at East Oweinat (Western Desert, ~60km from Sudan border) to supercharge SAF strikes on RSF targets. Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones (long-range beasts) launched from here for months, shredding RSF supply lines deep inside Sudan per NYTimes. Drones reportedly provided via Turkey (Baykar shipments confirmed via cargo flights), with Sudan’s arsenal also boosted by Iranian Mohajer-6s. This covert hub hidden in an ag project marks Egypt's shift from "neutral mediator" to active player backing Burhan's forces against Hemedti's RSF. Fueling the flames: Recent drone hit on UN WFP food convoy in North Kordofan (1 killed, aid destroyed, Feb 2026), some sources trace origins to similar SAF drone ops possibly staging from Egyptian soil. War now a high-tech proxy battlefield.show more

🇺🇦 The launcher of the Ukrainian Neptune missile complex... has been adapted for the use of new domestically produced Areion cruise missiles 🚀 The launch of the Areion missile is possible from the standard mobile launcher of the Neptune complex. 🎯 The declared operational range of the missile is 600 kilometers, while the warhead weight reaches up to 120 kilograms. The so-called rocket-drone was developed and manufactured by the state enterprise “Kyiv State Design Bureau ‘Luch’”. This adaptation significantly enhances the capabilities of Ukraine’s existing Neptune systems by integrating a new, longer-range cruise missile. With a 600 km range and a substantial warhead, the Areion strengthens Ukraine’s ability to conduct deep strikes on Russian rear areas and critical infrastructure, further increasing pressure on Russian logistics and military production. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

BREAKING:🇨🇳 China’s 6th-generation fighter jet, the J-36, is now... undergoing secretive testing followed by J-20. This isn't just an upgrade — it's a stealth monster with extreme low radar visibility and AI-powered warfare systems. With rumored speeds beyond Mach 2.5, it's built for high-altitude dominance and deep-penetration strikes. Advanced electronic cloaking makes it nearly invisible to even top-tier Western radars. Armed with long-range missiles and future drone integration, the J-36 is designed to strike before it's ever seen. China’s message is clear: The next-gen air war has already begun.show more

🇺🇦 Ukraine has begun licensed serial production of Octopus... interceptor drones ▪️ Company Unwave closed the first state contract with the Defense Procurement Agency for the supply of Octopus interceptors. The Ministry of Defense transferred licenses for this model to several manufacturers simultaneously — Unwave, TAF Industries, and “General Chereshnya” (Генерал Черешня) — to rapidly increase volumes. ▪️ Within the framework of distributed production, the agency has already contracted 8,000 units for the front. The Octopus develops speeds of more than 300 km/h, operates at altitudes up to 5 km, and uses artificial intelligence to target on the final leg. ▪️ According to developers, the cost of the interceptors is less than 10% of the price of Shahed-136 kamikaze drones (unit price less than $5000), which Russia uses by the hundreds daily to strike Ukraine’s energy sector and rear. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

🚨IRAN WAR UPDATE: DAY 21 🇮🇷 President Pezeshkian said... Iran does not want division with Muslim nations, calling them “our brothers.” 🇮🇷 Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, the U.S.–UK base ~4,000 km away in the Indian Ocean. 🇮🇱 Missiles streaked over Tel Aviv and the West Bank as Iran launched another barrage toward Israel. 🇺🇸 The Iran war has cost the U.S. over $25B so far, averaging ~$1.3B per day. 🇮🇱 The Israeli Air Force struck dozens of military sites in Tehran and central Iran, including weapons production facilities. 🇱🇧 Israeli airstrikes reportedly destroyed multiple civilian homes in Beirut’s southern suburbs. 🇰🇼 Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, the country’s largest at 730,000 barrels/day, took another Iranian drone hit, sparking fires in multiple units for the second time in 24 hours. No injuries reported. 🇺🇸 The Pentagon dismissed claims Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz for six months, calling it an “extreme hypothetical.”show more

Drone escort This is the future of military convoys... as well as civilian convoys in risky areas. Two or more drones will patrol while defensive systems will include interceptor drones that can be deployed when needed. It is likely that a vehicle equipped with VLS (Vertical Launch System) will operate solely with missiles and kamikaze drones, with target coordinates transmitted by the patrol drones. This concept is quite similar to what the Chinese are implementing with the Type 100, but they have adapted it for assault units, which I still believe needs to be tested.show more

As of September 28, 38% of Russia's primary oil... refining capacity - equivalent to 338,000 tons per day - was out of operation. Drone attacks that have struck more than two dozen major oil refineries in Russia since early August have driven the Russian fuel market into an unprecedented crisis. Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories are affected, as well. The total capacity available for producing gasoline and diesel fell by 6% in August and a further 18% in September. The scale of refinery shutdowns has reached historic levels, surpassing the previous record in August (23%, or 206,000 tons per day), as well as earlier peaks in May 2022 (196,000 tons per day) and May 2020 (164,000 tons per day). Roughly 70% of the outages resulted from drone attacks: by the end of September, they had disabled about one-quarter of Russia's refining capacity, or some 236,000 tons per day. In September, four more Russian refineries halted production following drone strikes. These included Kinef in Leningrad region, the second-largest refinery in Russia, and Rosnef's Ryazan refinery, which ranks among the top five. Kinef shut down on September 14, Ryazan on September 5. In addition, the Novokuibyshevsk refinery suspended operations on September 20, and Gazprom's Astrakhan gas processing plant on September 22. In September, gasoline and diesel output fell short of targets by 10-11% - production was down by 1 million tons, while the domestic market deficit reached 20% of consumption, according to Russian media outlets. To compensate for lost capacity, many scheduled refinery maintenance works were postponed, making a rapid reduction in outages unlikely, as this could increase the risk of accidents at facilities not affected by strikes. Russian oil companies can do little to alleviate the crisis, economist Vladislav Inozemtsev said. Repairs at damaged plants may take months, particularly under sanctions that ban the supply of Western equipment used to modernize refineries in the 2010s - equipment that cannot easily be replaced with Chinese alternatives. Source: 📹: Lines of cars for gasoline in Russian-occupied Crimeashow more