David Hambling

Senior Contributor|Aerospace & Defense

Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and robotic systems in particular. New 1920s SF adventure 'Hide and Seek' out now on Amazon Kindle. 

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27,274 viewsApr 26, 2024

Duel In The Dark: Russian Snipers Battle Baba Yaga Drones

Russia's is deploying snipers with thermal imaging sights to tackle Baba Yaga night bombing drones — but the drones have a new trick up their sleeve.

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6,531 viewsApr 24, 2024

Why Is Russia Losing The FPV Drone War?

Both sides are making armies of FPVs, but Russia’s battlefield drone strikes have faltered as Ukraine’s have surged. The reason appears to be a failure to adapt.

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90,279 viewsApr 23, 2024

Ukraine Strikes Russia With Long-Range Bomber Balloons

Ukraine is attacking Russia with a new type of long-range drone: a balloon dropping mortar bombs from high altitude guided by GPS.

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42,679 viewsApr 17, 2024

Jam-Resistant American Radio Keeps Ukraine’s Long-Range Drones Flying

The Mesh Rider radio built by U.S. company Doodle Labs is a crucial component in Ukraine's battle to keep their drones operating against Russian electronic warfare.

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20,795 viewsApr 16, 2024

Interceptors And Escorts: Drone Tactics In Ukraine Are Evolving Fast

Drone tactics are evolving fast, with interceptors used to bring down bomber drones while operators are being trained in dogfight skills.

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194,846 viewsApr 12, 2024

Ukraine Drops Ancient Roman Weapons From Drones To Stop Russian Trucks

The Russians are now facing a new threat behind the front line: tire-popping metal obstacles called caltrops, dropped by drones.

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80,277 viewsApr 10, 2024

Ukrolancet Drones Blitz Russian Air Defenses

A new Ukrainian long-range FPV drone dubbed Ukrolancet is hitting Russian air defenses and other targets. This is a significant upgrade in Ukraine's strike capability.

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14,622 viewsApr 9, 2024

Russia’s Monster Jammer Tank Was Supposed To Stop All Drones. It Didn’t.

Here’s what happened when Russia piled as many jammers as possible on to a tank and sent it into action against Ukrainian drones.

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3,938 viewsApr 5, 2024

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Airbase, Six Aircraft Claimed Destroyed

Ukrainian forces claim to have carried out a successful drone strike on Russia’s Morozovsk air base last night, destroying six aircraft and damaging at least eight.

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146,109 viewsApr 4, 2024

Ukraine’s Drainpipe Drones Open A New Era Of Long-Range Strikes

While the U.S. is cautious about providing Ukraine with long-range strike capability, the Ukrainians are hitting Russian targets with ultra-low-cost homebuilt solutions.