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 of a jet-powered UAV heading toward Dnipro
A Telegram post claims a jet-powered UAV is on course toward Dnipro. No impact, damage, or casualties are reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports a jet-powered UAV heading toward Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying in the direction of Zaporizhzhia. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Report of jet-powered UAV in Odesa region heading toward Podilsk
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV in Odesa Oblast on a course toward the settlement of Podilsk. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,230 kamikaze drones used by Russian forces over the day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted one missile strike, 60 airstrikes, and employed 6,230 kamikaze drones during the day. The update also claims 170 UAVs of various types were destroyed or supp…
US Air Force advances Massed Modular Aircraft program to develop MQ-9A Reaper successor
The article reports that seven companies are reportedly moving forward in the US Air Force’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program to develop a lower-cost, modular successor to the MQ-9A Reaper, with a goal of at least 5…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Report notes MQ-9 Reaper-linked Hellfire strikes on Iranian submarines during Operation Epic Fury
An article about U.S. Navy air operations in Operation Epic Fury notes that AGM-114 Hellfire missiles—likely fired from MQ-9 Reaper drones—were used against Iranian submarines, including a clip showing a Hellfire strike …
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Zelensky says Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones amid increased Russian jet-powered drone use
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russia increases use of jet-powered drones. The statement reflects a planned expansion of Ukraine's air-defense drone production c…
French Air Force plans crewed-uncrewed loyal wingman flight tests under Hypairion in 2028
France’s Air Force and defense agencies plan to conduct a 2028 flight demonstration pairing crewed fighters with combat drones under the Hypairion AI experimentation project. The effort emphasizes government-controlled, …
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Report: Saudi-backed Yemen offensive planning includes deployment of Turkish drones and Pakistani drone systems
Reuters reports Saudi Arabia is planning a Yemen offensive against Houthi forces, supported by Saudi air strikes and aided by foreign partners. The article says Turkish drones have been deployed over Yemen and Pakistan s…
FPV drone attack on car kills civilian in Stepnoye, Belgorod Oblast
A FPV drone attacked a car in the settlement of Stepnoye in Krasnoyaruzhsky District, Belgorod Oblast. A man died at the scene from his injuries, according to the regional operations штаб.