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.
MQ-25 Stingray demonstrator drone displayed during USS Nimitz events in New York Harbor
The article notes the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray demonstrator drone (T-1) was on display in connection with USS Nimitz activities in New York Harbor during the International Naval Review events. This is presented as a visibil…
Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after reported drone attack, sources say
Reuters reports that Russia's largest oil refinery halted processing following a drone attack, citing sources. Details on the exact timing, location, and damage were not provided in the snippet.
Zelenskiy signs drone cooperation deals with three countries
Reuters reports that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed "drone deals" with three countries. The item indicates international cooperation on drones but provides no operational incident details in the provided …
US military adds a new drone chief, Breaking Defense reports
Breaking Defense reports that the US military added a new drone chief. The item is framed as a Pentagon organizational move related to drones.
DIU seeks lower-cost drones to perform MQ-9 Reaper-type missions after reported combat losses
A Defense Innovation Unit notice seeks cheaper unmanned aircraft to carry out missions typically performed by the MQ-9 Reaper. The notice follows reports that nearly 30 Reapers were lost in combat against Iran.
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Raid on leading Ukrainian drone company raises fears of crackdown on defense tech sector
The report describes a raid targeting a prominent Ukrainian drone company, prompting concerns about pressure on the country’s defense technology sector. The incident appears to involve law-enforcement action against a dr…
Ukraine signs drone cooperation deals with three NATO countries
Ukraine reportedly signed cooperation agreements on drones with three NATO member countries. The item indicates international coordination on UAV capabilities rather than a specific strike or incident.
US Navy seeks new defenses for ballistic missile submarines against drones and other threats
A Defense News report says the U.S. Navy is pursuing prototype technologies to detect and defeat unmanned systems and other threats to SSBNs and supporting shore installations, especially during port and transit operatio…
Report says Ukrainian drones attacked Omsk Oil Refinery, followed by fuel sales restrictions in Omsk
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Omsk oil refinery, after which a major Omsk gas-station chain reportedly stopped selling gasoline to individuals. The post does not provide verified damage or casualty d…
Russian drone operators reported destroying four Ukrainian boats on the right bank of the Dnipro in Kherson Oblast
A Telegram post claims Russian UAV operators destroyed four Ukrainian Armed Forces boats on the right bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast. No casualty or damage details beyond the boats are provided.