David Hambling

David Hambling

Senior Contributor|Aerospace & Defense

Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and the drone warfare revolution in particular. 

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Jul 23, 2026

Why Do Russia’s Wildberries Warehouses Burn So Fiercely?

Ukrainian drones hit facilities operated by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries with spectacular results. This might have been predicted by the tyoes of material stored inside.

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Jul 21, 2026

Ukraine Deploys Firefly Guided Munitions For Drone Bombers

Ukraine's new Firefly brings precision guidance to low-cost drone bombs. This will give an extra edge to Ukraine's already capable heavy bomber drones.

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Jul 16, 2026

Mass Protests In Ukraine Over Sacking Of Defence Minister Fedorov

Champion of drones Fedorov was popular, successful defence minister. In his brief tenure he fought corruption and ruffled feathers, Sacking him may be a big mistake.

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Jul 14, 2026

Ukraine Carries Out First Ever Robotic Amphibious Assault

An uncrewed boat dropped off an armed robot on Russian occupied Kinburn Spit in a small historic first for drone warfare.

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Jul 9, 2026

Russia’s Drone Warriors Are Preparing For A “Big War” With NATO

Russia's annual Dronnitsa gathering has a new focus this year—not just winning in Ukraine but preparing for a major conflict with NATO. This is not a threat but a plan.

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Jul 8, 2026

Russia Shoots Down One Of Its Own Drone-Hunting Helicopters

The loss of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator hunting drones highlights the challenge of deconfliction; can Russia afford to keep using and losing helicopters in this role?

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Jul 3, 2026

Ukraine Destroys Road And Rail Bridges To Cut Russian Supply Lines

Ukraine is now destroying bridges vital to Russia's logistics using drones and mini cruise missiles, in an unprecedented and rapidly expanding campaign .

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Jul 1, 2026

Powerus Brings Ukraine's Swarming Tech To Pentagon’s FPV Competition

Battle-proven swarming software from Ukraine will give a major boost to U.S. FPV drone makers Powerus — but it amplifies human pilots rather than replacing them.

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Jun 24, 2026

U.S.-Made “Rusty Dagger” Missiles Destroy Russian Electronics Plant

A new U.S. weapon developed to give Ukraine's F-16 jets long-range striking power, is already having an impact well before it was expected.

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Jun 19, 2026

Moscow Refinery Attack Is A Landmark In Complex Drone Strikes

The attack involved several types of drone and targeted the refinery's crucial AVT unit. The scale and sophistication are as significant as Russia's defensive failings,