Technology update: How drones are evolving in the Russia-Ukraine war

From new Shahed drone missions to Russian loitering munitions and machine guns as anti-drone systems – this update examines key technological developments on the battlefield in Ukraine.

07. May 2026
A downed Shahed drone in Kyiv. Russia continues to develop and deploy it on a range of missions. (picture alliance/zumapress.com/Andreas Stroh)

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Last updated: 07. May 2026