Iran2026-08-01 11:03:53Iran says it has used new drones, with details to be released in coming daysAccording to a report cited by ChainCatcher from Jin10, Iranian Army spokesperson Aklaminia said Iran has recently used a new type of drone, with more details set to be announced in the next few days. He said the drones have enough range to cover U.S. bases in the Middle East. Aklaminia also said Iran expected that a memorandum of understanding could be torn up, given what he described as the historical record of Americans signing agreements, and added that war would break out again. The report did not include technical specifications or a release date beyond the statement that further details would come in the coming days.1900
Ukraine2026-08-01 06:55:44Zelensky says Russia launched 35 missiles and 185 drones at UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia attacked Ukraine with 35 missiles and 185 drones, according to Jin10, as cited by ChainCatcher in a 7x24 news flash. The item did not provide further details on the locations hit, casualties, damage, or the timing of the strike beyond the published timestamp. ChainCatcher published the brief on Aug. 1, 2026. The report attributes the statement directly to Zelensky and cites Jin10 as the source referenced in the alert. No images were attached to the original item.1860
Ukraine2026-07-27 07:12:42Ukraine’s top defense shake-up exposes a deeper fight over drones, artillery and a $120 billion war budgetUkraine replaced two of the three officials at the core of its wartime decision-making structure within a single week in July 2026, turning what looked like a political reshuffle into a broader struggle over how the country plans to fight. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed after government restructuring began on July 12 and parliament dissolved Yulia Svyrydenko’s cabinet on July 14. Days later, after six consecutive days of street protests, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was also dismissed and replaced by Joint Forces commander Mykhailo Drapatyi. Fedorov, who had been offered a new role overseeing defense and government technology integration, refused the post and insisted on returning as defense minister, leaving the ministry under an acting head until a formal vote expected in mid-August. At the center of the dispute is not only personnel but spending priorities. Ukraine’s 2026 defense and security budget is about $120 billion, split roughly between domestic funding and international security aid, with around 80% directed toward drones, air defense and missiles, and artillery ammunition. Fedorov has argued for an asymmetric strategy built around drones, AI and domestic military technology, while Syrskyi has pushed to prioritize infantry, artillery, air defense and frontline sustainability. The article also traces Fedorov’s role in building the Brave1 defense-tech platform, details Ukraine’s drone production scale-up, and compares the speed of Ukraine’s budget decisions with Taiwan’s longer legislative delays over drone and defense funding.1960
Trump2026-07-24 01:25:16Trump Administration Weighs Direct Stakes in U.S. Drone Firms as UMAC Jumps Nearly 70%The Trump administration is reportedly discussing debt and equity investments in U.S. drone makers through the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital, sending UMAC, RCAT, and ONDS sharply higher.430
Iran2026-07-23 17:00:15Iran Adviser Says War With the U.S. Leads Nowhere as Drone Warfare Becomes Tehran’s Key LeverageMohsen Rezaei said continued war with the U.S. is a dead end and argued that negotiations are the only workable path, while pointing to Iran’s drone-based asymmetric warfare model as a core source of leverage.540
South Korea2026-07-23 02:15:15South Korea to Train 450,000 Soldiers as Drone Operators, All Parts Must Be Made in China ExcludedSouth Korea's defense minister announced plans to train all 450,000 active soldiers as drone operators, requiring 100% domestic parts and excluding Chinese suppliers. The plan restructures command, targets 60,000 drones by 2029, but faces obstacles in demographics, parts, and trainers.470
Iran2026-07-17 02:50:43Iranian military says it struck U.S. deployment and logistics centers in Kuwait with dronesChainCatcher, citing Jin10, reported that the Iranian military said it had used drones to attack U.S. troop deployment sites and logistics support centers in Kuwait. The brief did not provide additional details on the scale of the strike, timing beyond the report, or any reported damage and casualties. The item was published as a 7X24 H newsflash by ChainCatcher.1810
Iraq2026-07-15 18:41:41Explosion reported near U.S. consulate in Erbil, with three drones shot downAn explosion was reported near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq, according to a report cited by ChainCatcher from Jin10. The report said three drones were shot down in the area. So far, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage. The update did not provide additional details on the cause of the blast or the identity of those behind the drones. ChainCatcher published the item as a 7x24 newsflash.1860
