Global Scans · Drones · Weekly Summary

• [New] Russia's ongoing efforts to expand drone production are having a more immediate impact on the frontline in Ukraine, although Russia will continue to benefit from enhanced drone production capabilities during any future conflict. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] President Volodymyr Zelensky warned NATO members of potential Russian attacks if Ukraine is not fully supported and urged expanded weapons support, particularly in drone and air defence systems. The Cipher Brief
• [New] Despite US President Donald Trump's warning to Iran and Israel regarding fresh attacks, explosions have been heard in Tehran as Israel claimed it intercepted drones likely shot from Iran. Hindustan Times
• [New] The current conditions are more complex, as Iran possesses not only thousands of naval mines but also a variety of other systems, such as UAVs and missiles that Iran could use against shipping. Atlantic Council
• [New] Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attack on Israel; Warns U.S. of Retaliation After Strikes on Nuclear Sites Iran fired missiles and drones at Israeli cities, calling it Operation True Promise 3. Leverage Edu
• [New] Iran attacks Israel with missiles and drones, warns U.S. of retaliation after nuclear site strikes; Israel activates defences. Leverage Edu
• [New] Host countries will gain access to Ukrainian technology and frontline-tested feedback, while production facilities will operate under relatively safe conditions, far from constant missile and drone attacks. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] Ukraine has become a world leader in drone technology which not only puts military targets deep within Russia at risk, it also changes the rules of warfare for all military powers in ways that still cannot be fully predicted. ALBANIA DAILY NEWS
• [New] Iran possesses a wide array of ballistic missiles, drones, and proxy forces - particularly in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon - that could be mobilised to target US assets. The i Paper
• [New] Iranian attack toll rises: At least 44 injured, two in critical condition Israel braces for third wave after over 100 missiles fired; Military issues critical warning nationwide as country readies to face massive missile and drone attack; Air force jets continue to target nuclear assets. Rapture Ready
• [New] Iranian state media reported on Saturday that Iran has warned the U.K., U.S., and France not to defend Israel against Iranian drones or missiles. Time
• While Israel's air force is exceptional, Iran possesses a formidable arsenal of ballistic missiles and drones, the kind that could target key infrastructure within Israel - and, worryingly, potentially within the US. Memesita
• Six hours after Israel's air strikes in Iran last Friday, farmers in Iraq could have looked up and seen Iranian drones traveling west: more than 100 of them flew on a 1,700-kilometer journey to Israel, with their propellers buzzing like Weedwackers. Scientific American
• On Friday afternoon, US President Trump signed an executive order to strengthen U.S. airspace security by addressing drone threats, advancing electric air taxis, and enabling more sophisticated drone operations. TraderTV Research
• Air and missile defence budgets are expected to grow by 400% to counter Russia's growing arsenal of drones, missiles, and manned aircraft. The World's Only Public Nuclear Threat Advisory System
• Ukraine recently announced the Drone Line project, which will knit together and reinforce drone units in a given area to create a killing zone more than 10 km deep and destroy any Russian forces entering it. CapX
• Israel is clearly going to continue hitting Iran for as long as it can to do as much damage as possible to Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile, drone and other offensive capabilities. Futura Doctrina
• Initial Israeli strikes will have focussed on current stocks of Iranian ballistic missiles, which has kept the the number of missiles or drones in each Iranian volley down to a manageable number for Israel's air defence system. Futura Doctrina
• Exposing the vulnerability of the Russian air defence system, the drone strikes inflicted massive damage on the Russian attack fleet and proved the might of drones with tactical expertise. Modern Diplomacy
• Armenia demonstrated the vulnerability of conventional forces to contemporary drone warfare by failing to modify its air defences, depending instead on weapons like the Strela-10 and Osa, which proved useless against the TB2's standoff capabilities. Modern Diplomacy
• In summary, the drone attacks represent not only a direct threat to Israel but also a broader challenge to stability in the Middle East. Breaking News Now
• Vulnerability: Enemy states use GPS jamming & radio spoofing to disable drones (seen in Ukraine war). PMF IAS

Last updated: 29 June 2025