The U.S. Army plans to phase out its Unmanned Assault Battalion, a specialized infantry unit established to study and incorporate lessons from drone warfare in conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. The decision comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Army leadership pick makes organizational changes.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the transfer of intellectual property rights and a production licence for the Stone Cloak electronic warfare system to Ukraine during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to a Royal Navy base. The compact, tablet-sized system is mounted on drones to blind Russian radar and air defense networks, and Ukraine will become the first country authorised to manufacture it domestically at scale.
Ukraine is moving toward a landmark drone defense deal with the United States and has attracted interest from approximately 20 countries, capitalizing on its drone warfare expertise demonstrated during the Iran conflict that began in late February 2026. The deals include testing Ukrainian drones in the U.S. and deploying anti-drone systems like Sky Map in the Gulf region.
