Updates on drones including latest technology and use in conflicts around the world. An executive summary, key events, and curated articles.

Image: The GAX500-3D radar and EDDA control system are integrated with a C-UAS turret designed to defend against drone swarms. (Photo courtesy of Spotter Global)

Executive Summary

More than 200 military, federal, law-enforcement and industry representatives gathered for JIATF-401’s second summit to assess the counter-UAS task force’s first-year progress and discuss the path ahead. Other developments highlighted this month include Ukraine’s horizontal kill-web architecture, the Army’s use of directed energy against suspected cartel-linked drones and new systems designed to detect and defeat Group 1 UAS.

Curated Articles

The topics listed below are presented with descriptions and with links to the online article.

• CRS Report on MQ-25
• Podcast on the USMC’s FPV drone training program
• JIATF-401 Summit
• Commentary – drones and modern warfare
• U.S. Army’s directed energy drone defense on the southern border
• Pentagon contract for cheap drone interceptors
• Navy’s Quest for New CCA Drone
• Russia growing long-range drone capability
• Ukraine’s horizontal kill web architecture
• Ukraine’s Delta system
• Unmanned fires observer
• Drones and Myanmar’s Civil War
• Cartel drone operations
• Taiwan spends billions for drone builders
• Russian drone attack at German airport