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May- 2026 -

12 May

Anadyr Horizon Simulates How Decisions Trigger Geopolitical Crises With Red Horizon

A New York-based firm wants to turn geopolitical chaos into something organizations can rehearse before it unfolds in the real world.

8 May

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Meet Ukraine’s Newest Counter-Drone Tech: An Autonomous Net Turret for FPV Systems

Ukraine is introducing a unique kind of deterrence to first-person view drones: an autonomous turret that shoots nets across a 6-meter distance.

7 May

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Firms Advance Laser Counter-Drone System to Prototype Stage

A collaboration between two US companies has reached the prototype stage with a new laser-based counter-drone system designed to function with or without a human operator.

7 May

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Skyeton Raybird fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV on a ground display stand, now upgraded with real-time anti-interceptor detection capability

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine’s ‘Raybird’ Drone Now Spots Interceptors in Real Time

A flagship Ukrainian drone has just evolved, transforming from a simple airborne surveillance platform into an upgraded system that detects hostile interceptors in real-time.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Meet Japan’s Newest Target Practice Partners: Corrugated Cardboard Drones

Japan has come up with an unusual solution for its military target practice sessions: drones made from corrugated cardboard.

27 April

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Pakistan’s Infrared-Blocking Tents Aim to Redefine Battlefield Concealment

Pakistan has developed a unique, homegrown response to evolving drone warfare: PVC-based stealth tents designed to block infrared radiation.

24 April

Europe

Roke counter-drone system featuring a multi-sensor turret head and flanking electronics modules on a tripod mount against a dark background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK’s Roke Ditches Specialist Dependency With New Counter-Drone System

Could military units soon manage counter-drone operations without heavy reliance on specialists? Roke suggests this may be possible.

21 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ultra Maritime Takes on Torpedo Threats With ‘All-in-One’ Defense Concept

Torpedoes may no longer pose the same challenge to naval forces, as Ultra Maritime unveiled a new integrated defense concept that can automatically select between hard-kill, soft-kill, or electronic warfare responses.

14 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Spend Billions on Drones as Warfare Changes

Australia will boost spending on drones by up to $3.6 billion in response to shifts in warfare seen in the Middle East, Defence Minister Richard Marles said.

10 April

Americas