Defenses

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

A top-secret Russian unit based in Moscow has changed the landscape of drone warfare, turning what was an advantage for the Ukrainians into a vulnerability. The unit is known as Rubicon and has expanded rapidly under Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov since his appointment in June last year. Belousov visited its headquarters in October 2024 …

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Egypt Independent November 23, 2025

Iranian drones strike Israel in rare penetration of air defenses

Two Iranian drones penetrated Israel’s air defenses and struck sites in the north and south, according to the Israeli military, marking one of the rare instances in which one-way attack drones from Iran successfully breached Israeli air defenses. The drone in northern Israel struck the town of Beit Shean near the Jordanian border, hitting a …

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Egypt Independent June 22, 2025

Villages tumble as Russia exposes Ukraine’s vulnerable defenses

CNN — A series of swift Russian advances have challenged Ukraine’s new line of defense set up after their withdrawal from the key town of Avdiivka and are raising fears about Kyiv’s tactics and momentum on the front lines. Ukraine announced a withdrawal from Avdiivka on February 17 to a series of positions to the …

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Egypt Independent March 5, 2024