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.
US Army Pacific forms new command to field massed drone and AI-enabled C2 concepts for Pacific operations
U.S. Army Pacific announced the creation of the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command – Pacific to speed reaction times and sustain operations in contested Pacific environments. Leaders described plans to overwhelm …
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US Army launches Indo-Pacific multi-domain command integrating unmanned systems
The US Army launched a new Indo-Pacific multi-domain command that will integrate cyber, space, electronic warfare and unmanned systems under a Cross Domain Contact Layer concept. The framework envisions combining sensors…
Ukraine MoD to introduce licensing and rewards for military-developed frontline technologies
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence plans a transparent licensing mechanism and reward system for servicemembers who develop technologies for the фронт. At least 25% of licensing revenue would go to the military authors, with …
Ukraine General Staff highlights creation of Unmanned Systems Forces and drone-centric warfare standards
A General Staff message to military academy graduates states that Ukraine created a separate branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, and that Ukrainian standards for drone use and digital battlefield management are being st…
Japan plans rapid deployment of autonomous interceptor drones and demonstrations to fast-track acquisition
Japan's procurement agency announced a demonstration schedule next month to accelerate acquisition and mass production of autonomous interceptor drones, with installations planned by 2027 near key sites. The Ministry of …
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Ukraine intelligence says Russian 58th Army ordered to intensify FPV drone strikes on civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) claims Russian occupation commanders ordered units from Russia’s 58th Army to increase FPV drone strike intensity and target civilian objects in Zaporizhzhia. The post also alleges pl…
Russian TV host calls for treason cases against people filming during UAV attacks
A Russian TV host, Armen Gasparyan, urged authorities to open criminal cases for state treason against Russians who record videos during UAV attacks. The post discusses punitive measures and rhetoric but does not describ…
Ukraine’s 433rd Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion reorganized into a regiment
A post states that Ukraine’s 433rd Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion is being expanded/reorganized into a regiment and is recruiting for combat and support roles, including UAV operators and ground robot operators. No …
France develops Ukraine-inspired kill web to link sensors and weapons for faster targeting
France is developing a “kill web” to connect battlefield sensors and weapon systems, inspired by Ukraine’s Delta networked targeting approach. The effort, discussed at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, is intended to…
French Army fields anti-drone cage armor prototype for Leclerc XLR tanks
The French Army presented an upgraded Leclerc XLR tank fitted with roof-mounted cage armor intended to improve protection against drone threats. The prototype was built by the Army technical section and is being manufact…