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.
Ukraine plans to introduce a new alert signal for 'yellow' drone danger starting 8 September
A Telegram post claims a specific signal will be used during a 'yellow' drone-threat alert. The signal is reportedly planned to be launched starting 8 September.
Ukraine reports declining interception rate of Geran drones amid increased use of jet-powered variants
A post citing Ukrainian monitoring resources says Ukraine's air defenses intercepted about 83% of Geran drones in August, down from 92% in May. It attributes the decline partly to increased use of jet-powered Geran varia…
U.S. Air Force issues RFI for medium-caliber anti-aircraft guns to defend overseas bases from drones
The U.S. Air Force posted a Request for Information seeking a ground-based medium-caliber gun system to defend air bases against unmanned aircraft systems and subsonic cruise missiles. The move reflects a push for the Ai…
Drones: Shahed-136 · Geran-2 (Russian Shahed-136 production)
US Air Force accelerates Massed Modular Aircraft program to replace MQ-9A Reaper with ~$10M drone
The U.S. Air Force says it is accelerating acquisition of a new MQ-9A Reaper successor called the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA), targeting about $10M per air vehicle (excluding sensors and some systems). The push is link…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
US Air Force accelerates MQ-9 Reaper successor program after combat losses tied to Iran operations
The U.S. Air Force said it is accelerating development of a cheaper, more expendable MQ-9A Reaper successor (Massed Modular Aircraft) after significant combat losses during operations against Iran. Officials discussed pu…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
US Army shuts down specialized drone warfare unit, prompting concerns over loss of expertise
The article reports the US Army has shut down a specialized drone warfare unit. Lawmakers raised concerns that the move could reduce battlefield expertise related to UAV operations.
Ukraine government changes air-raid alert rules, introducing separate level for drone attacks
A Telegram post says the Ukrainian government approved new rules to adapt to Russia's air attack tactics, including a yellow alert level specifically for drone attacks and a red level for missile or combined strikes. It …
Ukraine introduces tiered air-raid alerts distinguishing drone attacks from missile threats
A new system will categorize air-raid alerts by danger level: yellow for drone attacks and red for elevated risk of missile or combined strikes. The post attributes the announcement to Koretskyi.
Ukraine HUR promotes interview about Group 13 naval drone unit targeting Russian warships
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) announced a YouTube interview featuring a commander of “Group 13,” described as conducting attacks on Russian warships using naval drones. The post is promotional and does not describ…
US Air Force accelerates effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after losses
A Breaking Defense report cites Air Force leadership discussing “concerning” losses and the need to replace the MQ-9 Reaper faster, implying a shift in acquisition approach. The excerpt focuses on procurement/doctrine ra…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper