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Drones
‘S-70UAS U-Hawk’ – Black Hawk Reimagined as Pilotless Cargo Drone
Lockheed Martin unveiled an autonomous derivative of its Black Hawk medium-lift military utility helicopter in which it replaces the cockpit with front-opening doors.
Oct. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Drone Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Ufa, Far From Ukraine Border
A drone hit the Bashneft-owned Ufaorgsintez refinery more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, sparking smoke reports and brief airport restrictions in Bashkortostan.
Oct. 15, 2025
Poland
‘They Could Reach Deep into Europe:’ Poland’s Sikorski Shows Downed Iranian Drone in UK Parliament
On a trip to London on Tuesday, Sikorski unveiled an Iranian Shahed-136 drone that was downed in Ukraine during an address to British lawmakers, where he urged continued support for Kyiv.
Oct. 15, 2025
Europe
Rutte Calls NATO’s Decision Not to Down Russian Jets ‘Proportional’ After Recent Incursions
Commenting on recent Russian airspace violations, the NATO chief said that since the alliance is stronger, it will only resort to downing the planes if they pose a direct threat.
Oct. 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
Could A-10 Warthog / APKWS II Combination Solve Ukraine’s Shahed Problem?
“Kill markings” on US A-10s returning from the Middle East suggested they had downed Iranian Shahed-type drones using repurposed laser-guided air-to-surface rockets in an air-to-air role.
Oct. 14, 2025
Energy
Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Power Hub Supplying Gazprom, Railways
The substation is one of the key energy hubs in the Nizhny Novgorod region, supplying electricity to more than 200,000 residents, as well as to Gazprom gas compressor stations.
Oct. 14, 2025
Russia
Russia Bombs Kharkiv Hospital Area, Injures Civilians, Launches 96 Drones Across Ukraine
Russia bombed Kharkiv late Monday, hitting a hospital area and injuring civilians, as air defenses battled a massive overnight drone attack involving 96 UAVs across Ukraine.
Oct. 14, 2025
Ukraine
VAMPIRE Counter-Drone System to Build on Success in Ukraine
The manufacturer of the weapon system has announced that it is expanding the capability of the platform by the inclusion of additional “effectors” and sensors for land, sea, and airborne use.
Oct. 13, 2025
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
