Defense
NATO revamps air surveillance approach for the ‘cost-war’ of low-flying drones, missiles
NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (ACT) Adm. Pierre Vandier told Breaking Defense that lessons from the Ukraine war and the Iran conflict are driving an air surveillance reframe.
Technology
Terra Drone Begins Operational Deployment of the “Terra A1” Interceptor Drone in Ukraine
Terra Drone Corporation has officially commenced the operational deployment of its "Terra A1" interceptor drone in Ukraine. Executed in partnership with investee company Amazing Drones, this initiative marks a shift toward "combat-proven" defense strategies, prioritizing cost-efficiency and rapid field-based improvements. As modern warfare sees upwards of 5,000 drone launches monthly, the Terra A1 offers a sustainable alternative to traditional, high-cost air defense systems. Early feedback from
Defense
EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons
The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda.
Defense
1:5 kill ratio: Ukraine inflicts heavy Russian losses using drones, says Finnish president
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said during his visit to Washington that Ukraine is in a much better place than it has been at any stage of the war thus far.