HM Intelligence Updates

A Russian aircraft dropped a FAB-500 glide bomb that malfunctioned and fell short of its intended target, landing near a trench occupied by two Russian soldiers without detonating. Ukrainian forces observed the incident and subsequently flew a drone to the site to finish the job. #hm #hmintelligence

USS Gerald R. Ford transits eastbound through the Strait of Gibraltar. #hm #hmintelligence

Over the past 24 hours, the United States Air Force has maintained a major airbridge to the Middle East, deploying additional aerial refueling tankers, air defense systems, and fighter aircraft as the United States increases its military presence in the region. #hm #hmintelligence

The Votkinsk Plant in Udmurtia, a facility known for manufacturing Iskander-M missiles, has reportedly been struck by Ukrainian “Flamingos.” #hm #hmintelligence

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 6–3 that Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping global tariffs, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion. According to NBC News, the decision invalidates two major categories of tariffs: “reciprocal tariffs” ranging from 34% on China to 10% on other countries, and additional tariffs on certain goods from Canada, Mexico, and China that were initially justified as pressure over fentanyl trafficking. However, separate tariffs on steel and aluminum enacted under different laws remain in effect. Companies that paid the invalidated tariffs may seek reimbursement from the Treasury, with hundreds already filing claims, though the Court did not address the more than $130 billion already collected. The now-blocked tariffs, imposed under emergency powers, had been projected by the Tax Foundation to generate about $1.5 trillion over the next decade. #hm #hmintelligence

Three Chinese nationals were arrested in Georgia for allegedly attempting to illegally purchase two kilograms of uranium. According to authorities, the group planned to pay $400,000 for the material and transport it to China through Russia. #hm #hmintelligence

This video shows the “Yolka” anti-air drone, a Russian-developed anti-drone interceptor designed for autonomous, fire-and-forget operation. After being aimed at a target and launched, either by hand or from a small launcher, it flies on its own without continuous steering, automatically acquiring and intercepting incoming UAVs through kinetic impact. Reportedly used by Russian forces and featured in military footage, Yolka represents part of Russia’s broader counter-drone strategy, including deployments around high-profile events such as Victory Day in Moscow. #hm #hmintelligence

The Turkish Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) successfully performed an autonomous landing on the icy runway of TCG Anadolu, the world’s first dedicated drone carrier, during a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, despite sub-zero temperatures and strong winds. The operation was made possible by an advanced artificial intelligence system developed by Turkish engineers, enabling the aircraft to precisely navigate challenging weather conditions and safely land without human intervention. #hm #hmintelligence

“Shaheds have started carrying FPV drones,” – Flash, advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine. #hm #hmintelligence

The Ukrainian Ratel H unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) has been equipped to transport and deploy fiber-optic FPV drones. #hm #hmintelligence

A Nikkei video shows roughly 2,000 Chinese fishing vessels forming vast, highly coordinated line formations in the East China Sea in late December 2025, with a second group of 1,400–1,500 vessels assembling in January 2026. The boats — widely believed to include China’s maritime militia — lined up in long parallel or L-shaped formations stretching hundreds of kilometers without visible fishing activity, demonstrating large-scale coordination and signaling potential blockade or sea-control capabilities consistent with gray-zone tactics near disputed waters, including areas relevant to Taiwan. #hm #hmintelligence

A Ukrainian FPV drone narrowly failed in an attempt to shoot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter, missing its target by only centimeters as it passed just beneath the aircraft’s fuselage. #hm #hmintelligence

Iranian regime security forces, including units of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reportedly opened fire on mourners during a 40-day memorial for those killed in nationwide protests in the city of Abdanan in Ilam province, with footage and local reports suggesting troops shot at crowds and caused casualties amid tight security and internet disruptions. The incident comes as families across Iran have defied pressure to hold commemorations for victims of earlier crackdowns, and follows wider unrest and heavy repression connected to ongoing anti-government demonstrations. #hm #hmintelligence

A Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) armed with an M2 Browning 12.7mm heavy machine gun engaged a Russian soldier during urban combat operations, resulting in the soldier’s death. #hm #hmintelligence

A U.S. Air Force officer, Maj. Claire Randolph, Chief of Weapons & Tactics at U.S. AFCENT, said that random Twitter users tracking and publishing military flight movements are sharing information that would likely be classified as “Secret” or even “Top Secret” if produced internally by U.S. analysts. She warned that this open-source tracking activity is making operational security (OPSEC) increasingly difficult for the military. #hm #hmintelligence

Unconfirmed: Two Australians held in Roj camp in Hasakah over alleged ties to ISIS have been released and are being returned to Australia. #hm #hmintelligence

A major explosion followed by secondary blasts struck a large ammunition facility about 70 km northeast of Moscow. Covering roughly 3.5 square kilometers (865 acres), it was one of Russia’s largest arsenals, with an estimated storage capacity of 100,000 to 264,000 tons, though the actual amount of munitions on site varied. #hm #hmintelligence