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.
HMS Dragon joins French carrier strike group operating in Gulf of Aden region amid UAV threat context
The UK Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon integrated into France’s Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group operating in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa region as part of pre-positioned maritime security planning. The article re…
General Atomics CCA drone returns to flight after April 6 crash
A General Atomics Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone returned to flight following an April 6 crash. An Air Force colonel said the response supports accepting acquisition and test risk to accelerate fielding.
Teledyne FLIR highlights Rogue 1 Block 2 loitering munition upgrade at SOF Week 2026
An article about SOF Week 2026 describes the prominent presence of loitering munitions and launched effects, including Teledyne FLIR’s Rogue 1 Block 2 upgrade. The content concerns capability showcasing/fielding rather t…
CRS report cites Iranian missile and drone strikes damaging U.S. aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base
A Congressional Research Service report on Operation Epic Fury says Iranian missiles and drones struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, damaging multiple U.S. aircraft on the ground and later damaging an E-3 Sentr…
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US Marine Corps tests helicopter-based control of FPV attack drone in Southern California exercise
The U.S. Marine Corps conducted an exercise in Southern California pairing a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with a Neros Archer FPV attack drone. Marines launched the drone from the ground and then transferred control to operato…
Armed groups in Colombia increasingly use cheap drones in conflict
A report describes armed groups in Colombia expanding their use of inexpensive, widely available drones, increasing fear among civilians. The piece focuses on the broader trend of drone adoption rather than a single conf…
Ukraine says it struck Russia's Rubicon drone unit in occupied eastern Ukraine
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine. The report is mentioned in the context of wider Russia-Ukraine attacks and retaliation claims.
Ukraine denies Russian claim that drone strike killed civilians in occupied Luhansk Oblast
Ukraine rejected a Russian claim that a drone strike killed civilians in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast. The report concerns an alleged UAV attack and disputed civilian casualties.
NATO trains near Russia for drone-centric battlefield, Kyiv Independent reports
A Kyiv Independent field report describes NATO training near Russia’s border focused on preparing for a battlefield dominated by drones. The piece centers on military readiness and training adaptations rather than a spec…
Russia to boost university admissions for students who pass a drone piloting exam
Russia is reported to be offering university admission advantages to students who pass a drone piloting exam. The measure indicates an institutional push to expand drone-related skills among youth.