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.
Interview discusses Ukraine’s drone-centric strategy, deep strikes and expanding “drone line” concept
A Telegram post summarizes an interview with Ukrainian commander “Madyar” describing a drone-focused approach to attrition, deep strikes up to 1,500–2,000 km, and prioritizing suppression of air defenses. It frames this …
Ukraine discusses expanding long-range strikes and advancing an EU “Drone Deal” cooperation plan
A Ukrainian official statement reports on defensive actions and Ukrainian long-range strikes over the past day, citing “good results,” and says work is underway on a strategic “Drone Deal” with the European Union. Offici…
Roketsan unveils Neşter bladed precision munition derived from MAM-L at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul
Turkey’s Roketsan unveiled the Neşter, a bladed, non-explosive precision-guided munition derived from the MAM-L and intended for highly precise, low-collateral targeted strikes. The article notes MAM-L’s common integrati…
Drones: Bayraktar TB2 · MQ-9 Reaper
Ukraine moves toward lifting weapons export ban, with foreign interest in unmanned systems
Ukraine’s president said the government is working on regulatory steps to launch arms exports, with foreign militaries interested in Ukrainian unmanned systems and anti-drone technologies. Officials cited 2026 as a reali…
US Army forms OPFOR unit in Germany to train troops for drone and electronic warfare
The US Army introduced a new company in Germany to act as an opposing force at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, focusing on drone and electronic warfare training. The unit uses drones such as the Ne…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will increase drone and unmanned ground vehicle production and long-range strikes
A statement attributed to President Zelenskyy claims Russia suffered heavy personnel losses in April and says Ukraine has increased long-range strike activity and conducted over 10,200 logistics/evacuation missions using…
Zelenskyy announces framework for exporting Ukrainian weapons including drones via “Drone Deals”
Ukraine’s president said the government approved directions for intergovernmental “Drone Deals” to enable production and export of Ukrainian drones and other weapons, with simplified permitting while keeping export contr…