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.
Report says CIA warned of possible Russian Gerbera drone attacks launched from vessels in the Mediterranean
A report citing an anonymous Lithuanian intelligence source says the CIA warned European countries of a suspected Russian plot to launch Gerbera-type drones from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean toward Spain, Fran…
Report claims Latin American drug cartels are advancing drone capabilities with training support
A Telegram post citing a Washington Post report claims South American drug cartels are rapidly adopting drones, including learning to operate under electronic warfare interference and shifting toward heavier UAVs. It fra…
Ukrainian National Guard commander describes combined drone-artillery brigade concept and drone-dominated strike tactics
An interview with Lt. Col. Vitalii Korniienko of Ukraine’s National Guard describes how drones now conduct most strikes and how artillery is being adapted, including integrating drones and guns within a single brigade. T…
AFA 2026 highlights include push for more affordable drones
A Breaking Defense roundup from AFA 2026 notes discussions about developing and procuring more affordable drones among other defense priorities. The item reflects procurement and capability emphasis rather than a specifi…
Russia proposes adding costs for protection from enemy UAVs to electricity bills
A Telegram post claims Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service prepared a draft to amend electricity tariff calculation methodology to include costs for protection against enemy UAVs and restoration of substations. The pos…
Ukrainian commander says Russia uses drones to drop gas grenades and chemical containers
A Ukrainian RKhB-defense battalion commander says Ukrainian forces have recorded nearly 14,000 cases of hazardous chemical agents used against the Defense Forces, including gas grenades and chemical containers dropped fr…
Ukraine MoD says Defense Forces neutralized over 350,000 Russian drones since start of year
A Ukrainian Defense Ministry-linked statement claims the Defense Forces have neutralized more than 350,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, with each engagement confirmed in the DELTA system. It breaks down th…
Report: Russia plans to scale up UAV production and reduce dependence on China
A Telegram post citing Politico/CSIS claims Russia plans major expansion of UAV production under a national project, aiming for up to 130,000 drones by 2030 and 350,000 by 2035. It also describes construction of a new ca…
Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers
The article reports Trump saying updated plans for a triumphal arch include turning it into a military complex featuring drones and snipers, citing US military requests and national security. It describes a proposed secu…
Ukraine signals expanded long-range operations and countermeasures against jet-powered Shahed drones
A Ukrainian General Staff post says decisions are being prepared to expand Ukraine’s long-range capabilities and approve new long-range operations in response to Russian strikes. It also notes ongoing development and sca…