Ukrainian Special Forces

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces Turn to Shotguns to Counter Russian FPV Kamikaze Drones, Redefining Close-Range Air Defense on Modern Battlefield

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) are rapidly reshaping frontline tactics to counter one of the most lethal and persistent threats of the modern battlefield: Russian first-person-view (FPV) kamikaze drones. Drawing on hard-earned combat experience, the elite 3rd Regiment of Ukraine’s...
French Paratroopers Embrace Ukraine-Inspired FPV Drone Warfare

French Paratroopers Embrace Ukraine-Inspired FPV Drone Warfare

The French Army is making a significant leap in modernizing its combat tactics, drawing direct inspiration from the ongoing war in Ukraine. In April, the 11th Parachute Brigade—France’s elite airborne combat unit—completed an advanced training program focused on the use...