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In the Sahel, al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has used FPV drones armed with explosive warheads against fortified positions.
“In early 2026, one of the key commanders of the Ukrainian drone units, … Brody-Madyar, published a programmatic text in which he detailed his vision of the development of the war against Russia for the next year. 
“A few hours after the appearance of Russian drones with Starlink connectivity over Ukrainian cities, the Ministry of Defense team promptly contacted SpaceX and proposed solutions to this problem. 
Trees, buildings, terrain, and even vehicles within this zone can interfere because radio waves propagate as expanding wavefronts. 
“Indeed, if you compare the salary of a stormtrooper with that of a casual laborer in a small settlement, the gap is noticeable. But the devil, as usual, lies in the details. 
“It is largely happening outside the traditional major military powers of the West and their defense industries, which consistently top the rankings of global arms exports. In this revolution, we are directly involved, albeit with extensive use of imported components… 
Critically, its electronic visibility due to the abundance of emitting equipment increases the EM signature, making it easier to detect with radio reconnaissance.
“…just a ‘project’ are being confirmed. In fact, we see that experienced operators are being pulled out of existing "combat units" and placed under their own separate command. 
“…almost everywhere, and their task is to make our offensive as difficult, bloody, and resource-intensive as possible. And this is not just about the ‘drone line’ anymore. 
The technological readiness level (TRL) for HEL or HPM systems varies, but none are ready for mass production.
“…of the government - and this is not about one or two resignations, but about changing the entire configuration of the country's governance. 
The azimuth (radial angle) from the UAV to the station is determined by the phase difference between the reference signal and the narrowly directed variable signal.
“Moreover, the Russians can switch both to new frequencies and return to old ones. Accordingly, the means must also be changed quickly. Unfortunately, most systems are currently tailored to specific characteristics, and to change them, new ones must be purchased. 
“…will very soon lead to the revival of heavy armored vehicles. Tanks and heavy APCs/IFVs are what will be able, if not to completely neutralize the drone threat, then at least to ensure breakthroughs and the delivery of soldiers, ammunition, and supplies to the front line. 
Just before the flight a mechanical safety that partly locks the primer mechanism from moving into alignment is released, but the fuze is not yet armed.
