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.
WarGonzo claims AI-enabled US drones are changing frontline warfare
A WarGonzo post citing a TV appearance claims the opponent is using American AI-enabled drones that autonomously select targets, describing this as a shift to “neural network warfare.” It also asserts that Russian fighte…
Post discusses Geran-2 drones modified to carry R-60M air-to-air missiles
A Russian milblog post claims long-range Geran-2 drones have been modified to carry Soviet R-60M missiles, potentially enabling them to threaten air-defense assets and aircraft. The post is presented as an explanatory pi…
Drones: Shahed-136
Ukrainian Armor and Germany’s MBDA agree strategic partnership on deep strike and counter-UAS
MBDA and Ukrainian Armor announced a strategic partnership with initial cooperation areas including deep strike capabilities and counter-UAS (anti-drone) systems. The parties also plan to create a joint venture in the fu…
Ukraine's HUR launches 'Engineers of Aggression' section on War&Sanctions portal
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) announced a new War&Sanctions portal section profiling Russian scientists and engineers involved in developing weapons, including UAV systems. The post frames it as an effort to ident…
Pentagon seeks Autonomous Resupply Vehicle unmanned surface vessels for contested Indo-Pacific logistics
The U.S. Defense Department, via a DIU solicitation, is pursuing production of the Autonomous Resupply Vehicle (ARV-S) unmanned surface vessel to move containerized supplies in contested Indo-Pacific environments. The ar…
Pentagon selects preferred lethal payload designs for one-way attack drones under Drone Dominance program
The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance program named winners of the Lethality Prize Challenge, selecting several companies’ small-drone payload designs as “preferred munitions” for one-way attack drones. The effort is part of a …
Russia discusses accelerating counter-UAV measures to protect fuel and energy infrastructure
A Russian milblog post claims fuel-supply disruptions are linked to earlier Ukrainian UAV attacks and says Russia is ramping up counter-drone measures. It reports the Russian Energy Ministry created an industry штаб with…
Drones: FP-1
Russian pro-war channel claims Russia lacks heavy UAVs and scavenges Ukrainian drones for parts
A Telegram post cites a pro-war (Z) channel claiming Russia has not produced heavy UAVs for its army and instead collects downed Ukrainian drones from fields to restore them. The post is commentary and does not describe …
Ukraine approves concept for development of rocket forces and artillery through 2030, noting growing role of UAV systems
Ukraine's General Staff announced approval of a development concept for the Rocket Forces and Artillery through 2030. The statement highlights evolving warfare methods and the increasing role of unmanned aerial systems a…
Japan considers AEW radar pods for JMSDF MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs
A report says Japan is considering equipping JMSDF MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones with podded airborne early warning radar to strengthen Pacific-side surveillance. The move is tied to planned updates to Japan’s security docume…