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.
Italy breaks up alleged Russian spy ring seeking data on Ukraine air defenses and a Leonardo sub-sea drone
Italian investigators reported dismantling an alleged espionage ring in Rome involving a suspected GRU officer and former Italian intelligence officials. The case includes requests for information on air-defense systems …
FSB claims it foiled Ukrainian plans for drone sabotage against military infrastructure in Moscow
A Russian milblog post says the FSB disrupted an alleged Ukrainian special services operation in Moscow and separately prevented planned sabotage using drones against military infrastructure. No specific drone models, ta…
Raid on leading Ukrainian drone company raises fears of crackdown on defense tech sector
The report describes a raid targeting a prominent Ukrainian drone company, prompting concerns about pressure on the country’s defense technology sector. The incident appears to involve law-enforcement action against a dr…
Ukraine intelligence claims destruction of two Russian Orion UAVs at Kerch airport
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) said its "Kabul 9" unit destroyed two Russian "Orion" strike-reconnaissance UAVs placed at the airport in Kerch, occupied Crimea. The post describes the Orion as a costly Russian-made…
Russian forces report downing a Ukrainian quadcopter carrying a flag near Novohryhorivka
A Telegram post claims Russian troops detected a Ukrainian quadcopter carrying a flag for a staged drop near Novohryhorivka. The post says they used a tangling device to disable and destroy the drone.
Akhmat unit describes capturing and studying enemy drones on the frontline
A WarGonzo report says the Russian MoD "Akhmat" special forces press group captures enemy drones that overfly positions, disassembles them to study countermeasures, and then sends them back rather than carrying them. The…
Russian air-defense unit claims to have shot down multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya highway
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of the 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya highway. The post lists several drone types allegedly downed, including Hornet, B…
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US agencies seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says
Reuters reports that U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The report describes enforcement activity around event venues rather than…
DHS says U.S. seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites
Reuters reports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said authorities have seized more than 50 drones operating near World Cup sites. The report frames the seizures as part of security enforcement around event venues…
IDF reports confiscation of a drone during counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria
The IDF said that during counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria over the past week, forces confiscated items including a drone, weapons, ammunition, and cash allegedly intended for terrorism. The statement also…