uk
Second Front Systems, StirlingX team to fast‑track UK sovereign drone capability
Second Front Systems and StirlingX have partnered to accelerate UK adoption of sovereign, high‑assurance drone capabilities.
Mr. T (Curator)
Mr. T is a Lisbon-based analyst and founder of DroneIntel.eu, mapping Europe’s drone, defense, and policy landscape. Former tech advisor, he connects multilingual sources, verifies OSINT, and delivers clear insights for professionals and the public.
defense
German‑Ukrainian JV launches Europe’s first industrial drone co‑production for Ukraine
Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics launched Quantum Frontline Industries to mass‑produce Ukrainian drones in Germany for delivery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
central-eastern-europe
FIREPOWER: All eyes on Hungary’s SAFE plans, plus drones, Greenland, Russia defences
Hungary’s SAFE plans are drawing scrutiny from EU partners over procurement transparency and interoperability, while Commission drone moves, Greenland geopolitics and Russian air-defence lessons shape Europe's defence debate.
eu
Amazon halts Prime Air drone delivery rollout in Italy
Amazon has halted its Prime Air commercial drone delivery plans in Italy after a strategic review despite successful test flights and regulator cooperation.
ukraine
Ukraine using Leleka-100 drones that evade Russian interceptors
Ukraine has begun using Leleka‑100 tactical drones that reportedly evade Russian interceptor systems, providing real-time reconnaissance and faster target engagement advantages.
Russia
Geran-5 jet drone: foreign components expose gaps in Europe’s controls
Ukraine’s GUR says Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 contains US and Chinese parts, underscoring supply-chain leakage and forcing Europe to tighten export controls while accelerating layered counter-UAS procurement.
![A 25 cm resolution ICEYE Dwell Precise image of a section of the Crimean Bridge (Kerch Strait Bridge), which Ukraine has attacked a number of times. [ICEYE]](/content/images/size/w600/2026/01/Crimean-Bridge-ICEYE.jpg)
ukraine
ICEYE Deepens Ukraine Integration: Space ISR Shifts from Strategic Asset to Tactical Kill Chain
The Finnish microsatellite champion ICEYE has formalized an expanded service agreement with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD). While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the operational scope effectively creates a persistent, all-weather digital canopy over the theater of operations.
industry
SPS showcases Raybird UAS at UK’s Iron Titan exercise
Skyeton Prevail Solutions demonstrated the Raybird tactical UAS at the UK's Iron Titan exercise, validating operational readiness and signalling faster access to 'ready‑now' systems for allied forces.
defense
Greece alerts shipping fleet after Black Sea drone attacks
Greece warned commercial shipping of heightened Black Sea risks after recent drone attacks and urged operators to reassess routes, strengthen precautions and coordinate with authorities to protect maritime trade.
Russia
Sea drones halt operations at major Russian oil terminal
Sea drones forced a temporary halt to operations at a major Russian oil terminal, disrupting loading activities and raising energy‑security concerns.
defense
France orders two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
France’s procurement agency contracted Saab on 30 December 2025 to supply two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to boost national airborne surveillance and NATO interoperability.
military
‘No warehouses anymore’: drones delivering supplies to Ukraine’s frontlines
Ukrainian forces are using autonomous and remotely piloted cargo drones to deliver ammunition, medical supplies and food directly to front-line units, reducing dependence on rear warehouses and vulnerable convoys.