Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
A Russian Ministry of Defense report indicates a growing interest among university students in joining the unmanned systems forces, which operate drones and military robots. Young men are voluntarily enlisting in this new branch of the military.
A Russian military unit claims to have destroyed approximately 600 Ukrainian 'Baba Yaga' heavy hexacopters using unmanned systems. The 114th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade's unit stated their efforts support offensive operations and counter enemy drones.
China's PLA is distributing new unmanned and intelligent weapons, but faces challenges in technical expertise for effective operation and integration, risking reduced combat effectiveness.
South Korea’s military is exploring a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor to potentially deploy robotics to the front lines as Seoul accelerates investment in AI-powered, unmanned systems to tackle a deepening troop shortage. The defence ministry said it was discussing cooperation with Hyundai as part of efforts to respond to changes in the battlefield environment and develop a “hi-tech, science-driven force”, though specific details have yet to be finalised. The Korea Economic Daily first...
Сommander of the crew with the nom-de-guerre Strelok said that due to the actions of the unmanned systems units the Ukrainian logistics in the Sumy Region was disrupted
The Moscow Military District's Counter-UAV Training Center has successfully trained over 1,000 specialists in drone operations, maintenance, and repair since its inception to support Russian military units.
Unmanned systems troops destroyed six Starlink terminals and four ground robotic systems
Spokesperson for the Unmanned Systems Group Yekaterina Zgirovskaya noted that the Supercam S350 is resistant to adverse weather conditions, high humidity, and high temperatures
Russia’s Unmanned Systems Group has expressed readiness to localize the production of its Supercam drones in Malaysia, aiming to support the country's national drone technology plan and provide cost-effective solutions for border and maritime security.
