Ukraine Receives All Promised Raven Air Defense Systems, Signs Point to More Deliveries
Ukraine has received all 13 Raven short-range air defense systems promised by the United Kingdom, significantly enhancing its ability to counter low-flying russian aerial threats, and signs suggest additional deliveries or related air defense support may follow.
Ukrainian Drones Take Out the "Brain" of russian S-300V Air Defense System (Video)
A key component of russian S-300V air defense system was destroyed in Donetsk region on January 5, 2026, marking another significant loss for russian air defense capabilities near the front line. The target was the 9S32 engagement radar, often described by Ukrainian operators as the "brain" of the entire system.
Read more: Defense Express' Weekly Review: ICBMs Disguised as Cranes, Caracas Under Fire, and Ukraine's Buggy Standoff
New Threat in the Baltic Sea: russia Develops "Scientific" Underwater Drones to Target Cables and Pipelines
russia is developing a new fleet of "scientific" underwater drones, officially pitched as tools for civilian and research use, but which analysts believe could be repurposed to sabotage critical subsea infrastructure, including communication cables and pipelines, in the strategically vital Baltic Sea.
The U.S. Used Kamikaze Drones for First Time in Venezuela, Despite Extensive Missile Arsenal
During the U.S. military's rapid Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, American forces employed kamikaze-style drones against targets around Caracas for the first time, choosing loitering munitions over their extensive inventory of long-range cruise missiles, underscoring a strategic shift in how the U.S. uses unmanned strike systems.
Ukrainian Tank Anti-Drone Protection Proves So Effective It's Replicated in Syria
Ukraine's innovative anti-drone "hood" protection for tanks and other armored vehicles has proven so effective on the battlefield that a virtually identical system has been replicated on Syrian T-72M1 tanks, highlighting Ukraine's influence on global armored warfare adaptations.
Read more: Defense Express' Annual Review: Ukraine Destroys Armor with Ground Robot, U.S. Mass-Buys Tomahawks, Europe Counts the Cost of Standing Alone
