Warfare and combat news. Coverage of military engagements, weapons systems, tactics, and evolving conflict dynamics from The Oceania Cables.
Summary In the overnight hours of April 15–16, 2026, Russia conducted a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv, launching 659 drones, 19 ballistic missiles, and 25 cruise missiles in two waves. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted approximately 95% of these threats, but several projectiles penetrated, resulting in at least four deaths—
Summary The Australian Army’s release of the Drone Tactics Handbook and Unit Guide to sUAS Operations in April 2026 marks a pivotal advancement in the institutionalization of drone warfare within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Drone Tactics Handbook provides practical, combat-focused guidance for employing small uncrewed aerial systems