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.
Moroccan startup unveils prototype UAV designed to operate without GPS
A Moroccan startup unveiled and is testing a prototype fixed-wing UAV with a four-meter wingspan designed to operate without GPS. The company aims to scale to a larger airframe with up to 2,000 km range.
Pentagon proposal would create an Autonomous Warfare Command to unify drone procurement and operations
The article describes a Pentagon proposal to combine drone procurement and operational control under a new Autonomous Warfare Command. It notes that Congress will have a role in approving or shaping the plan.
Ukraine struck Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant in Azov, Russia, using drones and Neptune missiles
Ukraine’s Security Service said it hit industrial facilities in Azov, Rostov Oblast, overnight on Sept. 26 using drones and Neptune cruise missiles, with a private intelligence firm alleging the target was the Azov Optic…
Pentagon Drone Dominance competition ranks Neros and Perennial; DoD orders 22,000 drones
The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance competition reported top results for Neros Technologies and Perennial Autonomy in confined-environment and deep-strike testing. The Defense Department ordered 14,000 drones from Neros and 8…
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian in Gaza; separate settler killing reported in West Bank
An Al Jazeera report says an Israeli drone killed a Palestinian in Gaza. The same report also describes a separate incident in which Israeli settlers killed another Palestinian in the occupied West Bank.
Telegram post claims frequent Russian Geran drone strikes on Kyiv area targets throughout September
A Telegram channel claims Russian forces conducted near-daily UAV attacks in September against targets in Kyiv and surrounding areas, alleging at least 77 targets hit. It specifically mentions jet-powered versions of the…
Russian volunteers report disrupting flight of about 40 Ukrainian UAVs in DPR
A Russian volunteer fighter told RIA Novosti that their unit disrupted the flight of a group of around 40 Ukrainian UAVs in the DPR. The source claimed some drones attempted to attack a mobile fire group.
Russian 'Vostok' group report claims FPV drones and artillery destroyed Ukrainian vehicles and UAV control points
A Russian Telegram report claims that over the past day, artillery and FPV-drone operators struck Ukrainian positions in multiple settlements, destroying vehicles, unmanned ground systems, and UAV control points/antennas…
Ukrainian unit claims commander threatened to kill soldier using FPV drones
A Telegram post recounts a captured soldier nicknamed "Kipish" saying his commander threatened to send FPV drones to kill him. The post references contact with fighters of Ukraine's 61st Separate Mechanized Brigade but d…
93rd Mechanized Brigade reports using UAVs to detect and destroy Russian assault groups, July–September
A Ukrainian unit (93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade) reported that during July–September Russian forces attempted assaults and infiltration in multiple settlements but were detected, engaged, and destroyed using UAVs, art…