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.
Congressional report questions Marine Corps ACV vulnerability to drones; Marines pursue counter-UAS protection
A Congressional Research Service report highlights how drones and guided munitions have made armored vehicles vulnerable, raising questions about the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle survivability. The articl…
Senator claims Al Udeid Air Base and US embassy Riyadh damaged by Iranian drone strikes
Sen. Chris Murphy said Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar suffered damage from drone strikes during the Iran war and that he was denied access to view the damage. He also said two Iranian drones struck the U.S. embassy in Riyadh…
Sikorsky outlines Black Hawk 2070 upgrades including U-Hawk uncrewed cargo variant and MATRIX autonomy
Sikorsky described its “Black Hawk 2070” modernization plan, including the U-Hawk uncrewed cargo variant and MATRIX autonomy for optionally piloted UH-60s. The article also states the U.S. Army received its first UH-60MX…
Drones: Anduril Altius-600 / Altius-700
Shield AI to complete first X-BAT VTOL fighter-drone prototype by end of Oct 2026; flight tests planned by year-end
Shield AI says it will finish the first full-scale prototype of its jet-powered X-BAT tail-sitting VTOL uncrewed aircraft by the end of October 2026, with flight testing planned before the end of the year under the U.S. …
Drones: MQ-1C Gray Eagle / Gray Eagle ER
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after deployment citing numerous Iranian one-way drone shootdowns
A report describes kill marks on USS Abraham Lincoln indicating the carrier strike group shot down large numbers of Iranian one-way attack drones during Operation Epic Fury. The ship returned to its home port of San Dieg…
Drones: Shahed-136 · MQ-9 Reaper
US Navy and Shield AI invest $400 million in X-BAT drone development
Shield AI and the US Navy are reported to be investing a combined $400 million into development of the X-BAT drone. The item describes funding and development activity rather than an operational strike or incident.
US officials cite counter-drone experiments in Arizona desert as lessons for CENTCOM
Officials discussed counter-drone experiments conducted in the Arizona desert, highlighting environmental factors such as heat, wind, dust and glare. The tests were described as replicating physical challenges faced by f…
Polish SIM cards reportedly found in Russian drones downed in Poland
A report says Polish SIM cards were found in Russian drones that were downed in Poland. The incident suggests the drones may have used local cellular connectivity components.
Houthis reportedly shot down a Turkish Bayraktar drone in Yemen airspace
A Telegram post claims the Houthis shot down a Turkish-made Bayraktar UAV in Yemeni airspace. The post provides no further details on the exact location, date, or evidence.
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · Caihong CH-4 (Rainbow-4)
Russian 150th Motor Rifle Division claims destruction of five Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” heavy UAVs
A Telegram post claims soldiers of Russia’s 150th Motor Rifle Division destroyed five Ukrainian heavy UAVs of the “Baba Yaga” type near Artemovka, Sofievka and Toretskoe. No casualty or damage details were provided.