Global Scans · Drones · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Vulnerability: Enemy states use GPS jamming & radio spoofing to disable drones (seen in Ukraine war). PMF IAS
• [New] Iran quickly retaliated, sending a swarm of drones at Israel as Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned of severe punishment.
• [New] The Kremlin is trying to use drones and other means to convince Ukraine that Russian forces will keep grinding forward in the coming years until Russia gets all the territory it demands in negotiations. Meduza
• [New] Israel is going to have to sustain a homeland defence strategy and keep striking nuclear, missile, and drone facilities in Iran. Atlantic Council
• [New] Israel had carried out a preemptive strike against Iran and that a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future. The Independent
• [New] Iraq said more than 100 Iranian drones had crossed its airspace, and a short time later neighboring Jordan said its air force and defence systems had intercepted several missiles and drones that had entered its airspace for fear they would fall in its territory. The Morning Call
• [New] With Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, threatening severe punishment against Israel, and Iran already having launched around 100 drones against Israel this morning, more strikes launched by both sides appear likely. The War Zone
• [New] Other Israeli one-way attack drones launched from within Iran were reportedly sent against surface-to-surface missile launchers determined to pose a threat to Israeli strategic targets and Israeli citizens. The War Zone
• [New] The U.S. State Department issued a security alert on Friday warning of the risk of missiles, drones, or rockets flying over Iraq following Israeli strikes against Iran. L'Orient Today
• [New] Iran's response might be delayed or split into multiple phases, but their main weapon will be ballistic missiles, which have the best chance of inflicting damage on Israel, whereas drone and cruise missile attacks will face more extensive Israeli defences. CBS News
• [New] Shahed drones could enable North Korea to strike targets across South Korea, potentially overwhelming air defences, and could also assist Russia in its war against Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent
• [New] Venezuela will soon manufacture multipurpose unmanned aircraft (drones) for defence, announced the president of the Caribbean country, Nicolas Maduro. Secret Projects Forum
• Sweden will provide €440 million for international programs to procure artillery shells, drones, and other arms for Ukraine. Harlentropolis's Substack

Last updated: 22 June 2025