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.
South Korea boosts defense budget, expands drone swarms, loitering munitions and counter-drone plans
South Korea announced an 8.2% defense budget increase that includes expanded investment in unmanned technologies, including drone swarms, reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions, and a counter-drone system. The plan a…
US Air Force seeks portable medium-caliber guns to defend overseas bases against drones and cruise missiles
The U.S. Air Force issued a Request for Information for a ground-based medium-caliber gun system intended to defeat drones and subsonic cruise missiles and protect overseas bases. The request cites recent Iranian one-way…
Hanwha pitches 50 kW laser armored vehicle for counter-drone missions at MSPO in Poland
Hanwha Systems presented plans for a prototype 50 kW laser mounted on a Tigon armored vehicle aimed at countering drones. The company said it is discussing potential exports and plans serial production by the end of 2027…
Vietnam modernizes Type 65 37mm AA guns with radar and fire-control to improve counter-UAV capability
A post describes Vietnam upgrading legacy Type 65 37mm anti-aircraft guns with modern fire-control, radar tracking, and powered drives to reduce manual aiming. The modernization is framed as a cost-effective approach to …
Rybar claims Russian Geran drones are being adapted with modular roles including relay, FPV delivery and EW
A Rybar video roundup discusses alleged adaptations of Russian "Geran" drones via modular upgrades, including communications relay, delivery of FPV drones, and electronic warfare against interceptor drones. It also cites…
Zelenskyy says Russia uses constant terror tactic; Ukraine developing means to shoot down jet drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said recent constant terror is a new tactic by Putin ahead of elections and that Ukraine will respond. He also reported meeting with representatives of 60+ companies producing mean…
Germany plans national counter-UAV measures near major airports and critical infrastructure
Germany's Interior Ministry is preparing a national plan to counter drones and cyberattacks, citing concerns about intensified "hybrid attacks" from Russia. The plan reportedly includes mobile police units near major air…
South Korea outlines AI and drone integration plans to reduce frontline manpower near the DMZ
A Russian milblog post describes South Korea’s Defense AX Sprint program and related plans to integrate AI and large numbers of drones into military operations. It highlights proposals to reduce troop numbers at forward …
UK-Ukraine AI cooperation agreement includes projects for AI chips for drones and autonomous systems
A Russian milblog post claims the UK and Ukraine signed an AI cooperation agreement giving the UK access to Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs data to train recognition algorithms, including for UAVs. It also mentions pilot proj…
Germany plans anti-sabotage shield after airport drone attack, Bild reports
Reuters reports that Germany is planning an anti-sabotage security shield following a drone attack at an airport, according to Bild. The report indicates a policy/security response rather than detailing the strike itself…