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.
Zelensky says Ukraine will address issue of jet-powered drones but needs time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will resolve the issue related to jet-powered drones but needs time. He also said initial results of negotiations may appear in September after elections to Russia's St…
General Atomics unveils Wildfire drone concept pitched as MQ-9A Reaper successor
General Atomics announced a new drone design called “Wildfire,” pitched for the US Air Force/DIU Massed Modular Aircraft program as a potential successor to the MQ-9A Reaper. The item describes a capability and acquisiti…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Israeli military creates new branch focused on AI, drones and robotics
Israel's military announced the creation of a new branch focused on artificial intelligence, drones and robotics, citing rapid changes in the battlefield. The move reflects an organizational and doctrinal shift toward in…
Ukrainian pilots take greater risks as Russian jet-powered drones strain air-defense missiles
The report describes how Russian jet-powered drones are increasing pressure on Ukraine's air-defense missile stocks, pushing Ukrainian pilots to take riskier interception tactics. It discusses an operational adaptation r…
Kyiv pauses cultural events as city adapts to increased drone threat
The article describes Kyiv’s cultural life being paused or reduced as the city adjusts to heightened drone threats. It reflects a change in civilian and municipal practices in response to ongoing UAV attack risks rather …
General Atomics reveals Wildfire MALE drone concept for USAF MQ-9 Reaper successor program
General Atomics released the first rendering of its Wildfire uncrewed aircraft, pitched as a lower-cost successor to the MQ-9A Reaper under the U.S. Air Force’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) effort. The article discusses…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · MQ-1C Gray Eagle / Gray Eagle ER · MQ-1 Predator
Hermeus unveils Ramjet-X air-launched test vehicle carried by Quarterhorse high-speed drone
Hermeus announced Ramjet-X, an expendable ramjet-powered test vehicle intended to be air-launched at about Mach 3 from its reusable Quarterhorse unmanned aircraft to enable repeatable high-speed flight experiments. The c…
US Army says it is not abandoning UAVs after shifting a drone unit back to infantry
A report describes the US Army reverting a drone-focused unit back to an infantry formation, prompting concern from lawmakers. The Army CTO said the service is not walking away from UAVs and suggested the change was misu…
DAWG director warns funding lapse could stall US effort to acquire thousands of low-cost attritable drones
A US Defense Department initiative (DAWG), which absorbed the earlier Replicator effort, is described as aiming to acquire thousands of low-cost “attritable” drones, particularly for Pacific use. The director warns that …
Rostec launches industrial marketplace including anti-drone EW equipment for UAV raid defense
A Russian state corporation (Rostec) launched an industrial marketplace (pcat.ru) to simplify procurement of equipment, including electronic warfare systems, for defending against drone raids. The post frames it as adapt…