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.
Fort Stewart drone training center qualifies US Army operators using simulators and FPV flight tests
The U.S. Army is integrating drones into formations, and Fort Stewart, Georgia, is running a homegrown training program through the Marne Unmanned Center of Excellence. The program uses classroom instruction, virtual sim…
WarGonzo report describes 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade training against FPV drones
A WarGonzo special report says the "Arbat" unit of the 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade is training assault troops under new rules focused on countering FPV drones. The post references training at a brigade training gr…
Arbat unit trains assault groups and practices countering enemy FPV drones near Kramatorsk direction
WarGonzo reports that the Arbat unit of the 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade is training assault groups for operations toward the Kramatorsk direction. Training includes fire drills, small-unit movement, and practicing…
US Marine Corps NMESIS unmanned JLTV with Naval Strike Missiles present at Balikatan 2026 live-fire in Luzon
During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, a US Marine Corps NMESIS system—described as a single unmanned JLTV carrying two Naval Strike Missiles—was present at a maritime strike live-fire event near Laoag, Luzon…
French frigate FS Alsace trains to counter drones during NATO Neptune Strike 26-2
A post reports that the French frigate FS Alsace is training during NATO exercise Neptune Strike 26-2 with a focus on detecting, tracking, and engaging UAVs. The training is described as incorporating lessons learned fro…
DARPA XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing drone completes April test flight at Edwards AFB
DARPA announced that Northrop Grumman’s experimental XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing uncrewed aircraft conducted a test flight in April from Edwards Air Force Base, California. The flight supports the SHEPARD program …
Leonardo says Michelangelo Dome air-defense system to be tested in Ukraine against drone attacks in November
Leonardo's outgoing CEO said the Michelangelo Dome air-defense system will be tested in Ukraine in November against drone attacks. The statement was made during an online press briefing in Rome.
One-way attack drones displayed at SAHA 2026 defense exposition in Turkey
The article reports that Turkish firms publicly showcased one-way attack drones and other aerial systems on the first day of the SAHA 2026 exposition. This is a public display/deployment-style event rather than a combat …
Baltic states launch synchronized military exercises featuring UAV integration and counter-drone testing
A Telegram post reports that Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania began large-scale synchronized military exercises in early May 2026 involving over 19,000 troops across the three countries. The drills include integration and …
HoverIt conducts vehicle-based launch test of Divyastra Mk2 loitering munition
A post claims HoverIt successfully conducted a vehicle-based launch test of the Divyastra Mk2 loitering munition UAV after earlier taxi trials. The system is described as a next-generation long-range strike and surveilla…