CIWS systems can do very little against them Drone... swarms represent such a serious threat to warships that there are very few effective defense options once they are launched. For example, a modern Phalanx CIWS in its latest block carries about 1,500 rounds. A short burst against incoming drones typically consumes 150–200 rounds. This means each CIWS has enough ammunition for roughly 6–8 drones, if everything goes perfectly and no additional bursts are needed. There is no time to reload a second time before the drones begin hitting the ship. We are facing swarms of 100–200 drones or even more, equipped with tandem warheads and highly advanced evasive maneuvering capabilities in Ukraine. This is why the key lies in preventing the fleet from being located in the first place, through the use of drone patrols, drone EW, and even building smaller aircraft carriers dedicated specifically to this purpose.show more

Middle Eastern Arabs are discovering the infamous iranian 🇮🇷... drones, here striking a civilian building in Bahrain 🇧🇭. These drones are massively used by Russia 🇷🇺, 53 000 of them have been fired at Ukraine 🇺🇦 last year ! No missile is worth to destroy these drones because they are very numerous and cheap. The best thing is drone air defense or canon airdefense. They are highly mobile and very difficult to destroy, often targeting residential building because they are not always very precise.show more

Chinese Swarm Drone Systems: 48 and 96 Drones Some... time ago, I wrote about the evolution of autonomous systems and how only the Chinese were truly making progress in this field. After starting serial production of the Swarm-2, which features 48 drones and real-time tracking, they are now testing a version with 96 drones. These are divided into three categories: reconnaissance, jamming, and attack. Each drone can carry a variety of payloads, including electro-optical reconnaissance, strike munitions, and relay communications. They can be flexibly combined into different operational groupings, forming multifunctional swarms capable of complex missions. These drones have an individual range of 15 to 50 km, but the manufacturer claims that by maintaining a swarm network communication, this range is significantly extended. This strongly reinforces what we discussed a while back: that future wars will be dominated by drone systems that will severely delay any ground troop advancement, as already evidenced by the conflict in Ukraine.show more

‼️ Russian FPV drones are capable of hitting targets... near Pavlograd in the Dnipropetrovsk region As reported by journalist Kirienko, drones attacked cars on the highway towards Pokrovsk, about 7 kilometers from the city in the Dnipropetrovsk region. “Most likely, this is again a drone-queen, which 'brought' several FPVs. This is the first such hit on this route, so close to Pavlograd. We are systematically losing to the Russians in mid-strike. Such strikes on logistics in the rear and deep rear are becoming more and more frequent,” she notes. - UARUshow more

Amid Irans heavy use of low cost Shahed kamikaze... drones and missiles, Gulf states are rapidly depleting their expensive air defense interceptors. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are now urgently negotiating with South Korea to accelerate deliveries and acquire additional Cheongung II medium range surface to air missile systems. This move highlights growing frustration with delays in United States weapons supplies particularly Patriot missiles whose production has struggled to meet surging global demand. Even close American allies are diversifying their sources to avoid gaps in their defenses. The Cheongung II effectively counters drones cruise missiles and aircraft. The United Arab Emirates has already deployed it in combat against Iranian attacks reporting high interception success rates. It offers a more cost effective alternative to premium United States systems for dealing with mass drone swarms. Saudi Arabia previously signed a major contract for the system and the Gulf states are now pushing for faster delivery of missiles and additional units. The shift reflects a broader reality in modern warfare. Cheap attacking drones are forcing defenders to burn through costly missiles at an unsustainable rate. Gulf countries are also exploring options from the United Kingdom Ukraine and even Japan for Patriot components. This pragmatic diversification shows how battlefield economics are reshaping arms procurement in the Middle East.show more

BIG | 🇷🇺‼️ Russia is installing massive cage-like anti-drone... structures around oil depots and refineries in an effort to strengthen protection against kamikaze drone strikes. 🔹 These barriers are intended to serve as a final physical layer of defense, stopping incoming drones before they can directly hit fuel storage tanks and other vulnerable infrastructure. The move reflects how seriously repeated drone attacks are affecting Russian energy security. Physical cages may reduce damage from some low-flying drones, but they are only a last-resort measure and do not replace effective air defense, electronic warfare, or early detection. See the latest updates with us: Visionershow 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

🚨 UFO Drone Caught on Camera in Broad Daylight... – Colombia Stunned! 🛸 Yet another sighting—this time in Colombia, and it’s crystal clear. Footage shows a mysterious craft hovering silently in broad daylight. Witnesses are baffled: “This doesn’t look like any drone we’ve ever seen.” No propellers. No wings. No sound. Just a sleek, unidentified flying object moving with eerie precision. Could this be connected to the growing wave of UFO drones being reported worldwide? Are we witnessing the next phase of this global phenomenon? The questions keep mounting, and so does the mystery. What are they? Who’s behind them? And what’s their purpose? Stay alert—this story is far from over. #UFOs #Drones #Colombia #Mysteryshow more

🇺🇦🇧🇾 “We will strike Belarus if we see that... drone bases are being built there, or if drones are launched from its territory,” — stated Sergiy “Flash”, advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense. “We have sufficient intelligence information. We see the movement of their troops and how they are building fortifications and roads,” — noted Flash. This is a very sharp and unambiguous warning from the Ukrainian side. It indicates that Ukraine is closely monitoring Belarusian territory and is ready for preemptive strikes if Minsk crosses a clear red line by actively supporting Russian aggression. The statement is intended to strongly deter Lukashenko from allowing Belarus to become a platform for attacks on Ukraine. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

🚨 YEMEN ENTERS THE WAR For the first time... in this conflict, missiles and drones have reportedly been launched from Yemen toward Israel. The Houthis are now stepping in. This is no longer a contained regional fight. The battlefield is expanding — and fast. More actors. More fronts. More risk of escalation. Watch this closely. Because once multiple fronts open… things can spiral very quickly.show more

🥺🇺🇦 Angelina Jolie posted a post on her Instagram... dedicated to her trip to Kherson and Mykolaiv "This week I visited Mykolaiv and Kherson in Ukraine to meet with families living on the front lines. The threat of drones was constant and oppressive. There was a low hum in the sky - it is called "human safaris" here, because drones are constantly used to track, harass and terrorize civilians. There was a moment when we had to stop and wait for the drone to fly overhead. I was in protective gear, and for me it only lasted a few days. And these families live with this every day." She posted a video - a stele with portraits of the fallen defenders of Ukraine, in the background - an air raid siren.show more

JUST IN: 🇷🇸🇮🇱Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that he... is going to start producing drones for Israel: “We will open a drone factory here in September, but with the Israelis. We are doing this with the Israelis. The Ukrainians are very successful and have many of their own drone factories in this field, so we will invite you here for the opening. I think it will be sometime around September 15–20.”show more

I thank Crown Prince Haakon of Norway for the... meeting. I informed him about the ongoing Russian strikes and the situation on the frontline. Russia continues its terror against people and life. That is why, together with our partners, we are doing everything possible to bolster air defense and enhance protection. Together with Norway, we are building a strategic partnership in the field of security and defense. We are interested in a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership that will strengthen the defense potential of both Ukraine and Norway, in particular through the development and implementation of the Drone Deal. I thank Norway, its government, and all its people for supporting Ukraine. I am grateful for the allocation of €9 billion in assistance for this year. This is important for Ukraine.show more