Events
Drone strikes, counter-UAS deployments, civilian incidents and exercises worldwide. Each entry is linked to the relevant drone, country and counter-UAS systems where possible.
Reuters: China covertly trained Russian personnel in drone operations, some later fought in Ukraine
A Reuters-linked report claims China covertly trained around 200 Russian personnel in late 2025, with courses covering strike drones, FPV drones, and counter-UAV methods. Some trainees were reportedly later identified am…
U.S. Army uses FPV one-way attack drones during Balikatan 2026 counter-landing event in the Philippines
A social-media post claims that during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the U.S. Army used FPV one-way attack drones to strike a target resembling a Chinese PLA ZBD-05 amphibious landing craft.
Algerian army showcases CH-4B combat drone use during tactical exercises
A Telegram post claims the Algerian army demonstrated the combat employment of the Chinese-made CH-4B reconnaissance-strike UAV during tactical exercises.
NATO and UK-linked naval exercises in May highlight increased use of unmanned systems
A Telegram post claims multiple May naval exercises involving NATO and British forces are increasingly integrating unmanned systems, including UAVs, USVs and autonomous underwater vehicles. It cites Dynamic Mongoose, Tam…
Drones: RQ-20 Puma / Puma 3 AE
Russian 1st Tank Army reports training UAV operators with quadcopters
A Telegram post claims the Russian 1st Tank Army (Western Group of Forces) is conducting training for UAV operators using quadcopters. The described training includes reconnaissance, artillery fire correction, target det…
IDF General Staff exercise simulates surprise attack and responses to drone threats along eastern border
The IDF held a General Staff readiness exercise simulating a surprise attack scenario along Israel's eastern border, including responses to drone threats and complex incidents near the Dead Sea. The drill also involved f…
Pushilin participated in a Rosgvardiya training session that included drone launches
A Telegram post reports that Denis Pushilin took part in a Rosgvardiya training session, completing an obstacle course, shooting, and launching drones. No drone models, location details, or outcomes were provided.
US Marines conduct Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines including counter-drone engagements
During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, US Marine units conducted an integrated air defense demonstration in Zambales that engaged quadcopter and fixed-wing drone targets using MADIS counter-drone systems. The…
US and allied forces conduct Project Flytrap drone-swarm exercise in Lithuania
The U.S. Army and allied forces conducted Project Flytrap in Lithuania, testing tactics and technologies for operating against and with drone swarms, including jamming and counter-UAS defenses. The exercise involved near…
Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines include deployments of unmanned NMESIS missile launchers
During Balikatan 2026 (Apr 20–May 8), U.S. Marine Corps units deployed NMESIS unmanned missile launchers to multiple sites in the Batanes Island Group and conducted simulated maritime strike activities. The article descr…