U.S. company Mara has presented its Spike counter-drone system,... designed to defend against FPV drones. The system consists of two main components: the Spotter detection module, which uses visual and acoustic sensors to identify incoming drones, and the Seeker interceptor UAV. The Seeker reportedly has a maximum speed of up to 200 km/h (124 mph) and an operational range of approximately 1.5 km (0.9 miles). Mara estimates the complete Spike system will cost between $30,000 and $100,000, depending on the number of Seeker interceptors included. A single system can reportedly accommodate up to 48 interceptors. The company says the interceptor itself is intended to cost approximately the same as its target, or up to twice as much. A stationary version of Spike is planned for late 2026, while vehicle-mounted and portable versions using manual launch are expected in 2027. The system reportedly underwent testing in Ukraine in July 2026. #USA #Mara #Spike #CounterUAS #CounterDrone #FPV #Drones #DroneWarfare #Interceptor #MilitaryTechnology #Defenseshow more

Unique footage has emerged showing remote control of interceptor... drones. The 190th Training Center of the SBS reportedly used a drone-interceptor to shoot down a Shahed UAV remotely, with the pilot located at a significant distance from the launch site. The system used was LITAVR, developed by FDrones. According to the company, an operator can control the interceptor from hundreds of kilometers away from the launch point. The F7 LITAVR is already a well-known and highly effective system. As a reminder, here are the technical details (this is all open-source information): Development of the system began in autumn 2024. It was successfully tested and officially adopted in summer 2025. Serial production and deliveries to the military started in autumn 2025. Maximum speed: 350 km/h Flight time: up to 15 minutes Equipped with two cameras: daytime and thermal imaging The officially stated tactical range is 36 km, though in practice it can reach up to 60 km and operate at altitudes of up to 9.5 km. The warhead (separately codified) weighs 500 g. Detonation can occur via kinetic impact, self-destruction upon contact with the target, or manual activation by the operator. The system uses inertial guidance without GPS and features automatic terminal guidance (“last mile” / target lock system). At present, it reportedly destroys hundreds of targets per week, including Shaheds, Gerberas, Molniyas, Orlans, Lancets, and others. What is fundamentally new? Until now, mobile air defense fire groups and frontline crews using interceptor drones required a qualified pilot on-site. It has now been successfully demonstrated that a different tactic is possible: pilots can operate from protected, remote locations. The only requirement is internet access at both the control center and the launch site. Ukraine’s defense sector continues to develop innovative solutions. 📹 Oleksii Kopytko/Facebookshow more

In Germany, after more than four years of war... in Europe and daily Russian spy drones, the current debate is about who is responsible for countering drones: the police, the army, gardeners, caretakers, or no one. Meanwhile in China: China has developed a new acoustic-optical system for countering UAVs. The Chinese company Beijing Ribri Technology has unveiled an integrated drone defense system. The system operates using a multi-stage algorithm: acoustic sensors detect the sound of an approaching drone, artificial intelligence recognizes and identifies the target, and thermal imaging cameras and laser rangefinders determine the precise coordinates and lock onto the object for continued tracking. Once the object is acquired, the system initiates targeted jamming, causing the drone to lose control and either make a forced landing or crash to the ground.show more

#NEW Footage from this morning’s strikes on Russia reportedly... shows a previously unseen long-range UAV, believed to be the Ukrainian “Bravo” jet-powered drone. According to reported specifications, the Bravo is said to have a range of up to 2,000 km, a payload of 100–200 kg, and a cruising speed of approximately 650–700 km/h. The unit cost and current production rate of the platform remain unknown.show more

🇮🇷 Iran has unveiled a new system to combat... FPV and multicopters — the Jaljaleh mine, designed to target objects at altitudes up to 350 meters. How the Jaljaleh works: — upon activation, the warhead is ejected upwards; — the damage zone is about 5 meters, with shrapnel dispersal up to 15 meters; — effective against FPV, quadcopters, and even low-flying helicopters; — uses acoustic sensors that respond to engine noise; — the ejection speed of the damaging element is up to 2000 m/s. Essentially, it is a ground-based "trap" for drones, covering the low flight echelon. The system is classified under the YM-J-AHM/AHM2 family with upgraded sensors.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

BREAKING: First video of the U.S. using its new... Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in battle. The video shows a HIMARS system in Bahrain firing the PrSM at targets in Iran across the Persian Gulf. The weapon system is a next-generation surface-to-surface ballistic missile designed to replace the aging ATACMS. It has range of 500+ km (compared to 300 km for HIMARS) with future versions planned for 1000 km. The payload consists of a 200 lb (91 kg) high-explosive fragmentation unitary warheadshow more

🇷🇺🔥 Russian combat laser destroys drone at 1.5 km... distance in tests 🔸The working distance of the Posokh laser system developed by LazerBuzz company has been increased by 0.5 km, its developers state, with a fixed-wing FPV UAV successfully destroyed during a mock attack. 🔸The Posokh system is a Russian laser weapon designed to combat aerial targets to protect industrial and critical infrastructure facilities. 🔸It has an integrated radar system and can destroy targets in less than 0.5 seconds, including in automatic mode. 🔸The system operates by physically impacting the UAV based on focused ytterbium laser radiation technology, with the ray power reaching 80kW.show more

🇨🇿#Czechia: The Czech company LPP Holding is expanding its... Narwhal cruise missile program. Following successful tests of the smallest variant, it is now continuing the development of two larger versions designed to carry heavier warheads while maintaining similar flight parameters. In addition to the lightest and smallest variant, the Narwhal 140, which has already undergone successful testing, the company presented its largest planned version to date for the first time: the Narwhal 540. This new, top-tier version of the missile is designed to carry a 200 kg warhead. Alongside it, the development of a mid-sized variant with a 100 kg warhead is also progressing. According to the company, both upcoming variants are expected to reach speeds of approximately 750 km/h and a range of around 640 km. However, compared to the original version, the Narwhal 540 will feature a longer fuselage. Narwhal utilizes AI-driven control system, making it more resistant to electronic warfare countermeasures and capable of flying without a GPS signal.show more

🇺🇦🚀 Ukrainian developers have presented the DRAGON ground-launched system,... — Militarnyi. In particular, the system can utilize the following missiles: •R-60 (AA-8 Aphid) — range of up to 5 km; •R-73 (AA-11 Archer) — range of 10–15 km; •AIM-9M Sidewinder — range of 8–10 km. Work is also underway to integrate the AIM-9X Sidewinder missile. The DRAGON system represents an effective and practical solution for enhancing Ukraine’s short- and medium-range air defense capabilities. By adapting existing air-to-air missiles for ground launch, Ukraine is rapidly bolstering its ability to counter Russian drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft using readily available munitions. The potential integration of the more advanced AIM-9X will further increase its effectiveness. This approach demonstrates Ukraine’s ingenuity in maximizing existing resources amid the ongoing war. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

Footage released by Russian Forces in Eastern Ukraine show... that Electronic-Warfare Units were able to Down 1 out of the 15 Boeing Insitu “ScanEagle” Surveillance Drones provided to Ukraine by the U.S. in Late 2022; each Drone with its “Sensor Payload” is worth between $500,000 and $1 Million with an entire System including 4 Drones, a Control Station/Terminal, and the Launch System being worth $4-5 Million.show more

🇺🇦 The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has codified and... put into operation the Air Baby interceptor drone from Strix Air. The maximum speed of the device is 280 km/h, and its operational ceiling is up to 5 km. It can carry a warhead weighing 0.5 kg, and the maximum flight duration under combat load is 15 minutes. It is noted that the cost of one unit with a daytime camera is 36,000 hryvnias, and with a thermal imaging camera it is 58,000 hryvnias. Video is made Grok AIshow more

🇺🇦🇮🇱 UKRAINE GETS PATRIOT SYSTEM FROM ISRAEL, ALREADY OPERATIONAL... Ukraine has reportedly received a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system from Israel, and officials say it has already been operational for a month. The system adds to Ukraine’s layered defenses against Russian missile and drone attacks, giving it one of the most advanced shields in the world. Neither Israel nor Ukraine has publicly commented on the delivery. Source: Defence Indexshow more

Corvettes Up to 1,000T Following that analysis and the... idea of decentralized naval power, I must admit I was very surprised by the Finnish corvette Hamina and the Skjold, but especially the defense system of Hamina, which features 8 VLS for a vessel weighing only 250 tons. The Nordic countries understand the concept of decentralization very well. These small, well-armed, fast, and stealthy vessels symbolize much of what we've been discussing over the past few weeks. 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮 Today, I want to showcase a few corvettes up to 1,000 tons, and in this category, no one beats the Russian Karakurt and Buyan-M in terms of cost and firepower. Particularly the Karakurt, which is equipped with the Pantsir missile defense system covering a 20 km radius and carries 8 Kalibr missiles with a range of 2,500 km for land strikes, or 8 Oniks with a range of 600 km. The Karakurt is unquestionably the best option for corvettes up to 1,000 tons, but I would also like to highlight the Swedish Visby, which also has a defense system with a 20 km radius using Umkhonto-IR and features advanced stealth technology. Although the Visby is more modern, the cost of the Karakurt is highly relevant, along with its combat range. In a war, the cost of equipment replenishment should always be considered a top priority.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

🇨🇳China unleashes a swarm of death — Flying drone... carrier ready for launch Next month, China will launch its first-ever airborne drone carrier — the Jiutian SS-UAV. This 15-ton giant with a 25-meter wingspan can carry over a hundred FPV drones, capable of launching synchronized swarm attacks powered by artificial intelligence. Military experts are calling it a breakthrough in the tactics of future warfare. With a range of up to 7,000 km and flight altitude up to 15 km, the “hive attack” scenario is no longer sci-fi — it's a real, deployable weapon system.show more

The visit to Denmark begins with an important step... for our defense. An agreement has been reached on Ukrainian-American cooperation in drone production, including interceptor drones — a crystal clear priority. We have signed an agreement with the robust American company Swift Beat, and it foresees hundreds of thousands of drones this year alone, with the potential to significantly scale up production in the coming year. Interceptors to destroy enemy drones and missiles, quadcopters for reconnaissance and fire adjustment, and long-range strike drones — all of these will be produced in much greater numbers to help us achieve our defense goals and protect the lives of Ukrainians. Today, we will continue our work in Denmark, and on new agreements of this kind — focused on joint production, joint development, and joint defense. I thank everyone who is helping!show more

V2U equipped with artificial intelligence shot down by Wild... Hornets anti-aircraft drones 💥 The “Posipaky” unit destroyed a loitering munition with an AI system for autonomous search, recognition, and target engagement. It has a payload of up to 3.5 kg, a cruising speed of up to 60 km/h, and the ability to operate in electronic warfare conditions without constant communication with the operator.show more