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[Kallisto AI @KallistoAI]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐬

In this video, we explore how the Kallisto Shield affects Computer Vision algorithms.

[Drone Wars @Drone_Wars_]

Rare footage of a suicide drone attack attempt by a Hornet on a truck from the opposite side (and even directly from the cover group).

[Status-6 (War & Military News) @Archer83Able]

Ukrainian Shark-type reconnaissance UAV watches in real-time as Russian Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter jet is being prepared for sortie at the Millerovo Air Base in Russia's Rostov Oblast.

Distance from the frontline approx. 180 kilometers.

[Woofers @NotWoofers]

Anti-Junta forces continue to pull off some devastating FPV attacks against massed junta forces. Very nasty hits.

[OSINTWarfare @OSINTWarfare]

Taiwanese M1A2T Abrams MBTs fitted with anti-drone cope cages during the Han Kuang 42 exercises, which rehearsed the defence of Taipei’s main airport against a potential PLA airborne assault modeled on Russia’s attempted seizure of Antonov Airport in Kyiv.

[Drone Wars @Drone_Wars_]

New details have emerged about Ukraine’s domestic Baton strike drone, according to the Technological Forces of Ukraine.

The UAV is said to feature an aircraft-type design with a straight wing and two electric motors. It is reportedly intended to strike firing positions, logistics facilities and other targets at tactical depth, at distances of up to 90 km (56 miles).

Baton can reportedly remain airborne for up to 50 minutes. Its cruising speed is said to be 105 km/h (65 mph), while its maximum speed reaches 140 km/h (87 mph). Operational altitude reportedly ranges from 150–500 m (490–1,640 ft), with a maximum altitude of 1,500 m (4,920 ft).

The drone is reportedly equipped with an autonomous terminal guidance system, allowing it to acquire a target and automatically fly toward it from up to 2 km (1.2 miles) away and at an altitude of up to 500 m (1,640 ft). An autonomous navigation system is said to enable predetermined routes and real-time positioning.

Depending on the modification, Baton reportedly supports analogue or digital video, LTE and Starlink, with the aircraft controlled by the operator via an FPV system.

Up to eight drones can reportedly be transported in a single pickup truck, while launch preparation takes around 15 minutes. The UAV is launched from a catapult and controlled via a ground station.

According to reports, Baton drones are already being used by Ukraine’s Defence Forces. In late April, the Come Back Alive Foundation reportedly transferred 592 drones of the type to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence.

Via Militarnyi

#Ukraine #Baton #UAV #DroneWarfare #StrikeDrone #MilitaryTechnology #UnmannedSystems #DefenseNews

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

Optimizing Fragmentation Effects

The MAPAM mortar by SAAB shows the benefits of Pre Formed Fragmentation, which is the use of small BB's instead of a solid metal tube; 60mm MAPAM outperforms a 81mm regular shell.

PFF is especially relevant for designing drone munitions.

[GeoInsider @InsiderGeo]

NEW: 🇷🇴 Romania is moving to strengthen protection for civilians at Bucharest’s two major airports as the drone threat moves closer to Romanian territory.

The National Company Bucharest Airports has launched a market consultation for counter-drone systems that could eventually be deployed at Henri Coandă (Otopeni) and Băneasa airports.

The systems are expected to be capable of detecting drones, tracking their flight path and, if necessary, neutralizing them. They would also need to operate day and night and in different weather conditions.

This is not yet a finalized purchase. The consultation is being used to identify the available technologies and determine what solution would be most suitable for the two airports, as well as the budget required. Companies can submit information until 9 September, after which Bucharest Airports will evaluate the proposals.

The project comes as the drone threat has moved increasingly close to Romanian territory.

Over the past days, Romanian authorities have dealt with drone-related debris along the Black Sea coast, aerial alerts near the Danube and Russian drone attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure close to Romania’s border.

Now, Romania is preparing counter-drone protection for its two main airports in the capital.
The systems would be funded from Bucharest Airports’ own resources, rather than directly from the state budget.

Millions of passengers use Bucharest’s airports every year, with Otopeni being by far the largest and busiest airport in Romania. The fact that Romania is now preparing counter-drone protection shows that authorities no longer see the drone threat as something distant, but as a risk that civilian aviation infrastructure must be ready to face.

[mike hobart @theemikehobart]

You don’t understand what the private intelligence and military development companies—like Anduril, Skunkworks, and Northrup—are capable of.

Palantir is comfortable sharing this. You don’t share your most effective tools in this space…

[Clash Report @clashreport]

BIG: Ukrainian drones reached Russia's Arkhangelsk region for the first time, roughly 1,800-1,900 km from the Ukrainian border, with preliminary reports suggesting they targeted Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

Russia claims roughly 40 drones were destroyed over the region.

A local official said the drones targeted "strategic facilities."

Plesetsk is Russia's main military spaceport, used for satellite launches, ICBM testing including the Sarmat, and Russia's Starlink-equivalent Rassvet constellation.

[International Defence Analysis @Defence_IDA]

General Atomics unveils Wildfire drone with 11,500-mile range, can carry anti-ship missiles.

Wildfire drone could carry four LRASMs as General Atomics eyes post-Reaper future.

[Natalie Winters @nataliegwinters]

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Institutions Are Building AI Models Of American Voters—And Testing Political Messages On Them.

Fudan used 171 MILLION X posts to create a million-account “voter pool.” A government-linked team tested a campaign message on synthetic Pennsylvania voters. 🧵

[The Defence Blog @Defence_blog]

The U.S. Army's acting top general put out a blunt warning to troops: skip training shortcuts and it'll cost lives. His new vision statement focuses on drones and speed.

Read more: https://t.co/BQNkKRmEDd

[Kurdistan 24 English @K24English]

The UAE has erected large metal protective barriers around fuel storage tanks near Abu Dhabi Airport to shield critical energy facilities from potential Iranian drone strikes.

[Tyler Rogoway @Aviation_Intel]

China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Is Taking Shape

China's fourth aircraft carrier, which could be nuclear-powered, is looking more and more like a real ship.

https://t.co/YfdUius8wj

[Kallisto AI @KallistoAI]

Good news for #KallistoShield

[Kallisto AI @KallistoAI]

Good news for #KallistoShield

[Parody Jeff @Parodyjeffx]

THIS IS TERRIFYING

Palantir just released a new surveillance system that fuses satellites, radars and every camera into one real-time tracker of people and movement.

We are cooked.

[Parody Jeff @Parodyjeffx]

THIS IS TERRIFYING

Palantir just released a new surveillance system that fuses satellites, radars and every camera into one real-time tracker of people and movement.

We are cooked.

[barry with the NED @bonzerbarry]

Telegraph: Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days and the cyber attack is believed to be the most successful of its kind.

[Drone Wars @Drone_Wars_]

A line of Ukrainian Armed Forces munitions for drone drops called "Sveta".

According to the description, these are incendiary munitions with a cast-iron nose (weight - 2.5 kg), initiated upon drop (ribbon fuse + battery).

[Clash Report @clashreport]

NEW: The US is pushing legislation that would force the Netherlands to ban all remaining ASML lithography machine sales and servicing to China, with a 150-day compliance deadline backed by the threat of extraterritorial sanctions.

The MATCH Act targets older DUV machines still permitted under Dutch rules.

China was 33% of ASML's sales in 2025.

The bill has bipartisan support and is being attached to the must-pass defense budget.

The Dutch trade minister called forced cooperation "undesirable" and has lobbied Washington against the measure, but Dutch sources assess chances of blocking it as slim.

ASML is Europe's most valuable listed company and relies heavily on US suppliers, limiting its room to push back.

Source: NL Times