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Conflict & Security · UkraineDrone warfare innovation forces NATO to rethink military procurement
New military technology deployed in Ukraine is being countered within six weeks, forcing NATO to re-evaluate its procurement processes. The speed of innovation raises questions about the adaptability of international law to modern conflict.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian Major General Anton Grunis killed in Ukraine
Russian Major General Anton Grunis has been killed in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. Grunis commanded the 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and had reported to Vladimir Putin about the alleged capture of Konstantinovka.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · United States
Lawmakers question Army's decision to halt drone warfare specialization
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it ordered the 173rd Airborne Brigade to stop specializing in drone warfare. The unit had been developing its own drones and practicing tactics pioneered by Ukraine.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionUS trains Polish forces in drone warfare based on Ukraine lessons
US Army Green Berets are coaching Polish special forces in a drone-focused military exercise. The training, held in Germany, replicates challenges faced by Ukrainian troops in their conflict with Russia, emphasizing drone warfare and operating behind enemy lines.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Army phases out drone assault battalion after eight months in Europe
The US Army is disbanding a drone assault battalion established in Europe in January 2026 to test drone and robotic warfare tactics. The 600-soldier unit, part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, will revert to its original role after an exercise in Germany. Military experts warn the move could slow adaptation to modern battlefields.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia builds 10 drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus, putting Warsaw in range
Russia has constructed at least ten new drone launch bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, containing about 59 launch rails for long-range attack drones. The sites could allow strikes on NATO territory, including Warsaw, according to satellite imagery and intelligence reports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia launches drone task force and maritime alliance as US CENTCOM chief meets Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on 14 August 2026. The meeting coincided with the launch of a 13-nation maritime alliance and CENTCOM’s announcement of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational attack-drone task force.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineOvernight strikes kill seven in Ukraine and Russia as drone and missile attacks continue
Seven people were killed and dozens injured in overnight exchanges of drone and missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian attacks in Belgorod killed five, while Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Odesa killed two and injured 21, according to local officials.
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