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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.