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Ethan M. Encarnacion

179 posts
  • In Conflict
  • Ground

Ukrainian Ground Drones Take Over Risky Frontline Barrier Work

Ukrainian ground drones are laying frontline wire barriers remotely, keeping combat engineers out of exposed, dangerous areas.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 22, 2026
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  • Drone Defense

South Korean Laser Weapon Achieves 100% Drone Interception Rate in Army Drill

South Korea’s Cheongwang laser weapon downs three drones during military exercise, demonstrating operational counter-drone capabilities.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 22, 2026
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  • Doctrine & Tactics
  • In Conflict

Ukrainian Forces Evacuate Wounded Soldier by Aerial Drone for First Time

A heavy-lift hexacopter was deployed to carry an injured frontline soldier out of danger.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 21, 2026
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  • Industry & Acquisitions
  • Air

XTend Lands US Order for 6,000 Combat Drones After Gauntlet 2 Win

XTend’s STRIKER drones combine human control with machine autonomy for tactical missions in contested environments.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 20, 2026
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  • Naval

Saab Unveils New Large Underwater Drone Built in Less Than a Year

Saab launches functional underwater drone demonstrator within one year, completing initial sea trials alongside Swedish forces.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 20, 2026
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  • Air
  • Industry & Acquisitions

Shield AI Makes First V-BAT Drone Delivery to Taiwan

Shield AI delivers the first of 13 ship-launched V-BAT drones to Taiwan’s Coast Guard for maritime surveillance and patrol missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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  • Drone Defense

Fortem, MBDA Teaming Up to Integrate Counter-Drone Systems Across Europe

Fortem and MBDA aim to bring autonomous drone interceptors into existing European air defense networks against one-way attack threats.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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  • Air

ZenaTech’s New Autonomous Interceptor Bound for Maiden Flight in 2027

ZenaTech’s largest aircraft is scheduled for its first flight in early 2027, with a focus on its takeoff and hover capabilities.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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  • Air
  • In Conflict

Ukraine’s 2026 Drone Spending Up By 300% Compared to Last Year: Report

Ukraine claims drone spending in 2026 has already increased by over 300 percent compared to the entirety of 2025.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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  • Drone Defense

‘Operation Jailbreak’ Sees Microwave Drone Killer Join US Army’s Command Network

Epirus participated in the Operation Jailbreak by integrating its Leonidas microwave weapon into the US Army’s command network.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 16, 2026
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