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CIDE Case Study: 2026-05-08 · Moscow, Russia · RU intelligence

Analysis of a May 2026 loitering munition attack on Moscow attributed to Ukrainian forces, examining defense penetration, strategic timing, and implications for urban air-defense vulnerability.

Signal 7 min read
Deep Signal: Northrop’s Experimental Drone With Bomber-Like Design Flies for First Time intelligence

Northrop Grumman's XRQ-73 stealth drone completes first flight under DARPA's SHEPARD program, combining blended-wing-body geometry with hybrid-electric propulsion for low-observable penetrating ISR.

Analysis 4 min read
Russia shows off new heavy strike drone intelligence

Russia's Geran-5 jet-powered strike drone signals a shift toward autonomous target selection, compressing Ukrainian air defense response times and creating unsustainable interceptor cost ratios.

Brief 2 min read
US imposes sanctions on individuals and companies assisting Iran in Shahed drone production intelligence

US Treasury sanctions 10 entities across multiple countries for supplying components to Iran's Shahed-136 drone program, revealing a resilient multi-node procurement network that continues to regenerate despite enforcement actions.

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CIDE Case Study: 2026-05-08 · Yaroslavl, Russia · RU intelligence

Analysis of a loitering munition strike on Yaroslavl, Russia on 8 May 2026, assessing damage to industrial infrastructure and implications for drone warfare doctrine.

Signal 7 min read
As the US Army adds drones to formations, here’s how one base trains its operators intelligence

Fort Stewart's new unmanned systems training center signals the Army's commitment to drone integration in formations, with major procurement and vendor implications for platforms like AeroVironment's Puma 3 AE.

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CIDE Case Study: 2026-05-07 · Dnipro, Ukraine · UA intelligence

Forensic analysis of a reported 7 May 2026 loitering munition strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, examining target selection, defense gaps, and implications for urban infrastructure risk assessment in conflict zones.

Signal 7 min read
CIDE Case Study: 2026-05-07 · Perm, Russia · RU intelligence

Case study of a Ukrainian long-range strike drone attack on Perm, Russia's defense-industrial hub, demonstrating extended strike capability 1,400 km into Russian territory with severe damage assessment.

Signal 6 min read
Clearance by Hologarde: Company Profile intelligence

Hologarde, an ADP-backed UTM and counter-drone specialist, has secured France's ANSP market with 80,000+ flight approvals but faces international expansion challenges.

Analysis 3 min read
Conflict Assessment intelligence

Weekly conflict intelligence briefing covering Iran's coordinated drone-boat swarm tactics in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine's SEAD campaign, and global drone activity across 10 countries.

Signal 7 min read