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.
NATO Crystal Arrow exercise in Latvia tests unmanned ground vehicles alongside aerial drones
During NATO’s Crystal Arrow exercise at the Sēlija training area in central Latvia, troops tested unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial drones in opposing-force scenarios. Latvian forces used the Ark Robotics Ark-1 …
Ukraine UGV Simba shown operating in NATO Baltic exercise after being hit by an FPV drone
Video from a NATO Baltic exercise shows Ukraine’s Simba unmanned ground vehicle conducting night missions and continuing to operate after losing a wheel and being struck by an FPV drone.
US Marines conduct drone training with Neros Archer Strike Variant systems at Camp Schwab, Okinawa
Marines with the 12th Littoral Combat Team conducted drone training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan. The post says the training used Neros Archer Strike Variant systems to sharpen flight and navigation skills.
UAE releases test footage of jet-powered strike drone with 250 km range
A social-media post says the United Arab Emirates released test footage of a jet-powered strike drone with a stated 250-kilometer range. The post also claims the system was publicly shown at a military parade in Belgrade…
U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper test-fires laser-guided APKWS rockets at Nevada Test and Training Range
General Atomics confirmed recent flight tests in which a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A employed laser-guided 70mm APKWS rockets, including profiles against aerial targets. The testing supports potential counter-UAS applications i…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · Shahed-136 · MQ-1C Gray Eagle / Gray Eagle ER
UAS operators assist search during African Lion 26 exercise off southern Morocco
During the African Lion 26 joint military exercise near the Cap Draa Training Area in southern Morocco, UAS operators were among the assets used in the search for two missing U.S. soldiers. One soldier’s remains were rec…
French Navy DANAE project trials evaluate armed USV concepts in Toulon harbor
The French Navy's DANAE program is evaluating armed unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for base protection and future escort missions. A week of trials in Toulon harbor tested shortlisted industry solutions under real sea c…
NATO Sword 26/Saber Strike 26 exercises reported across Poland, Lithuania and Finland with increased focus on drones
A Russian milblog post describes NATO’s Sword 26 exercise framework and the ongoing Saber Strike 26 activities across the eastern flank, including training in Poland near Orzysz, multinational battlegroups in Lithuania, …
US and UK reportedly conduct training near Suwalki Corridor focused on NATO tactical counter-drone doctrine
A Russian milblog claims the US and UK are conducting exercises near the Suwalki Corridor, drawing on Ukraine war experience. The stated goal is to develop practical understanding for a new NATO tactical-level counter-dr…
NATO DIANA-linked firms present counter-drone technologies and testing programs for potential use in Ukraine
A NATO-Ukraine JATEC and DIANA-linked event showcased counter-drone technologies from companies across several NATO countries, discussing evaluation and potential application in Ukraine. The post cites ongoing and planne…