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.
Report claims NATO planned and conducted multiple counter-UAV exercises in Romania, Latvia and Finland
A Russian milblog post claims NATO is running a series of exercises focused on countering Russian UAVs, including events in Romania (April) and Latvia (June), with additional drills planned in Latvia for August–October 2…
Royal Navy launches Nyan one-way effector drone from ship during trials off southern England
The UK Royal Navy conducted at-sea trials launching the Nyan one-way effector (kamikaze) drone from the experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett during Exercise Neptune Reach. The event is framed as part of Project Vanta…
F-15EX flies alongside MQ-28 Ghost Bat during Valiant Shield 26 over the Philippine Sea
Photos released by PACAF show a U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II operating with an MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft during the Valiant Shield 26 exercise. The imagery was taken over the Philippine Sea and is presented as …
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Israel tests upgraded Iron Dome integrated with Iron Beam laser for air defense
Israel's defense ministry said it completed a series of tests of an upgraded Iron Dome system integrating the Iron Beam laser, enabling commanders to switch between missile and laser interceptions. The announcement refer…
U.S. exercises in Guam and Palau to test integrated air defense against missiles and drones
The article describes upcoming and ongoing U.S. military air and missile defense evaluations tied to Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (Guam) and Tenacious Archer 2026 (Palau), including systems intended to counter drones. It…
Video shows China’s truck-mounted EMALS catapult launching a propeller-driven drone
Footage circulating on social media shows a modular, truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) catapult launching a propeller-driven drone. The exact time and location of the recording are unclear, but…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Oregon Army National Guard tests heavy-lift drone delivering live Bangalore torpedo in breaching trial
Oregon Army National Guard combat engineers tested a heavy-lift drone to deliver and help employ a live Bangalore torpedo during a simulated breach of wire obstacles. The trial took place at Orchard Combat Training Cente…
MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator embarked on USS Nimitz during Fleet Exercise 250
The U.S. Navy confirmed the Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator drone is aboard USS Nimitz while the carrier participates in Fleet Exercise 250 tied to U.S. 250th anniversary events. The drone was lashed to the …
MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator embarked on USS Nimitz during multinational exercise
The article notes that the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tanker program's T-1 demonstrator was aboard USS Nimitz alongside other aircraft while participating in a large multinational exercise. The main focus is the final carri…
ZALA uncrewed boat “Kama” completes sea trials in the Sea of Japan near Sakhalin
The post reports sea trials of the ZALA “Kama” uncrewed high-speed boat in the Sea of Japan waters off Sakhalin, intended for patrol and rescue missions. It says the craft was remotely operated from the “Pushistyy” drone…