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.
Germany plans to pair P-8 aircraft with MQ-9B drones for maritime surveillance
Germany’s naval aviation leadership described plans to operate MQ-9B unmanned systems alongside P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, integrating them step by step. The concept is aimed at improving surveillance, including monit…
Rostec presents automated drone-interceptor system for coastal and maritime area protection
Rostec’s Shvabe holding presented a system at the “Fleet” international naval salon that detects hostile UAVs and guides interceptor drones to engage them. The system includes a ground optoelectronic station, interceptor…
France DGA issues RFI for collaborative combat UAV system with carrier-capable requirements
France's defense procurement agency (DGA) published an RFI to explore a future Collaborative Combat UAV (CCA) system, including questions indicating potential aircraft-carrier launch and recovery compatibility. The RFI a…
MBDA showcases hybrid laser and interceptor counter-drone system aimed at small UAV threats
MBDA presented a hybrid counter-drone platform combining a high-energy laser and an interceptor concept. The company says it is designed to counter small, fast, low-cost unmanned aerial threats and could enter service wi…
US Senate Armed Services Committee advances bill to create a combatant command for drones
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted a defense policy bill out of committee that would create a new combatant command focused on drones. The action reflects a proposed organizational/doctrinal change rather than an …
Romania seeks safeguards for Ukrainian naval drones near Romanian territorial waters
Romania is reported to want Ukrainian naval drones to self-detonate when approaching Romania’s territorial waters. The report reflects a proposed operational constraint/safety measure rather than a specific strike or inc…
European and Ukrainian focus shifts toward mass drone production amid equipment constraints
A Russian milblog post claims European states have become the main military sponsors of Ukraine in 2025 and argues that tank readiness and industrial limits push the EU and Ukraine toward prioritizing mass drone producti…
Ukraine marks first professional holiday for its Unmanned Systems Forces, created as a separate service branch in 2024
A General Staff of Ukraine post celebrates the first professional holiday of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces and highlights their role across air, land, and sea operations. The post notes Ukraine created the Unmanned S…
Ukraine marks Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces, highlighting drone warfare role
A Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (HUR) post marks 11 June as the Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and praises their role as a distinct service branch conducting drone and robotic warfare.…
Syrskyi says Ukraine holds 1.5:1 advantage over enemy in FPV drones
A Ukrainian military statement claims the Defense Forces of Ukraine have a 1.5-to-1 advantage over the enemy in FPV drones and that the advantage has been increasing in recent months. No specific strike, incident, or loc…