Russian Intercepts 32 Ukrainian Drones

Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 32 Ukrainian drones over Kursk and Yaroslavl Oblasts, highlighting ongoing drone warfare. In broader developments, the rapid growth of drone technology has increased safety concerns, necessitating advanced countermeasure systems. AUKUS, a trilateral pact between the UK, US, and Australia, successfully trialed AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles for military applications, demonstrating significant advancements in collaborative AI and autonomy. Concurrently, the US Army's Project Convergence Capstone 4 showcased L3Harris' autonomous ground-based air defense prototype, which excelled in counter-unmanned aircraft operations and beyond-line-of-sight missions. Additionally, the US Army tested a quadrupedal robot dog equipped with an AI-enabled rifle in counter-drone exercises as part of Operation Hard Kill.