[New] The Russian General Staff is reportedly creating a new drone brigade that will incorporate a large variety of unmanned systems, likely as part of wider efforts to centralize drone units in the Russian military.
Critical Threats
[New] Wreckage recovered from a so-called Geran-5 long-range attack drone that was fired at Ukraine in early January points to a series of new capabilities that experts believe could pose a serious threat to Ukraine's already struggling air defence if deployed widely.
The Guardian
[New] The DoD's first Replicator 2 acquisition of kinetic counter-drone systems signals a strategic shift toward scalable, net-capture interdiction capabilities that prioritize ground safety while addressing the proliferating small UAS threat across all operational domains.
Drone Warfare
[New] The Pentagon's first Replicator 2 procurement of AI-enabled net-capture counter-UAS systems suggests a strategic shift toward kinetic interdiction methods that preserve adversary drones for intelligence exploitation while addressing the small-drone threat proliferating across all theaters.
Drone Warfare
[New] Predictive Analysis: Expect rapid proliferation of integrated counter-drone EW modules across Ukrainian UAV families as Russian FPV threats intensify, likely driving a miniaturization race in airborne jamming technology.
Drone Warfare
[New] Second-generation systems will likely integrate mesh-networked detection sharing and coordinated multi-interceptor tactics against drone swarms, with AI-driven threat prioritization becoming standard by late 2026.
Drone Warfare
[New] Walmart is expanding drone delivery with Alphabet-owned Wing to 150 more stores in 2026, aiming for 270 drone-enabled locations by 2027.The rollout will hit major metro areas (including Los Angeles, Miami, St. Louis, and Cincinnati), with Houston launching first.
Delish
[New] Amazon Prime Air will test consumer drone deliveries, having recently conducted flights in Darlington using the advanced MK30 drone, which incorporates enhanced safety and obstacle avoidance features.
eplaneai
[New] The rapid production of British-built Octopus interceptor drones will begin this month, boosting Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian drone attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure.
GOV.UK
[New] DroneHunter, made by Fortem Technologies, is a reusable, artificial intelligence-driven interceptor drone that launches a tethered net to capture small, low-flying drones in areas where the risk to civilian populations and infrastructure must be minimized.
Air & Space Forces Magazine
[New] The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will invest US$ 115 million in anti-drone technology.
Mexico Business
[New] DARPA's Albatross program demonstrates software-driven atmospheric energy harvesting that could extend UAV endurance without hardware modifications, potentially enabling persistent ISR and strike missions in contested environments where refueling or recovery is impractical.
Drone Warfare
AMPX is selling to the drone and aerospace industries and hopes to develop its defence business in 2026.
Strategic Wave Trading
In the US, continued UTM development will likely play a key role in the next phases of FAA drone regulations.
AeroVision Global
Whether finalized in early 2026 or later in the year, updated FAA drone regulations around BVLOS will mark a turning point.
AeroVision Global
Predictive Analysis: Expect similar offensive drone companies to proliferate across U.S. Army divisions within 18-24 months as the organizational model proves effective, with increasing emphasis on AI-enabled autonomous targeting and swarm coordination.
Drone Warfare
Predictive Analysis: Expect DroneShield to announce additional Asia Pacific contracts in Q1-Q2 2026 as regional militaries accelerate counter-UAS procurement in response to demonstrated drone effectiveness in Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.
Drone Warfare
If DJI releases a cool new drone globally in 2026 or 2027, U.S. hobbyists might be unable to legally obtain it.
ABJ Drone Academy
The FCC will not grant the authorization required to operate within the U.S. to any newly introduced model of drone if it's manufactured outside the U.S.Popular Mechanics
In 2026, terrorist groups in conflict hotspots will continue refining and learning how best to deploy drones for their missions and how to circumvent drone countermeasures implemented by overstretched security institutions across the Sahel and the Horn of Africa.
The Soufan Center
Last updated: 25 January 2026
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