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.
Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilities
Reuters reports the Pentagon created a new organization called 'Autowarcom' aimed at expanding U.S. military AI and drone capabilities. The item describes an institutional/doctrinal change rather than a specific drone st…
Zelensky adviser says Russia used a drone warhead designed to cut power pylons for first time
A Ukrainian official said Russia used a drone equipped with a specialized warhead intended to cut power pylons, marking a first-time use. The report indicates the drone was employed as part of attacks on Ukraine’s energy…
Russia reportedly strikes Ukrainian power pylon with steel-cutting drone as outages hit three regions
A report says Russia struck a Ukrainian power pylon using a steel-cutting drone for the first time, coinciding with power outages in three regions. The brief item does not provide specific casualty figures or a precise s…
Russian troops confiscate Ukrainian drone-delivered food in occupied Oleshky, officials say
Ukrainian officials said Russian troops in occupied Oleshky confiscated food that had been delivered to civilians by drone. The report also mentions civilians being injured by mines while attempting to flee the area.
Hegseth announces plans for new 4-star drone command and related initiatives
A US defense leader, Hegseth, announced plans to create a new four-star command focused on drones, alongside other organizational initiatives. The announcement also included a new study group led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luc…
Operation Atlantic City exercise on Jan Mayen included aerial drone delivery of medical supplies
U.S. Marines joined Norwegian- and British-led training on Jan Mayen, Norway, focused on rapid insertion and expeditionary advanced basing in austere Arctic conditions. The exercise included a drill delivering medical su…
Russian attack drone crashes into children's playground in Kyiv without exploding
A Russian attack drone crashed into a children’s playground in Kyiv, Ukraine, and did not explode. No casualties were reported in the provided text.
Russian-linked fundraiser seeks Mavic 3T quadcopter for UAV unit operating near Kramatorsk
A post appeals for donations to buy a DJI Mavic 3T thermal-imaging quadcopter for a UAV unit operating on the Kramatorsk direction. The drone is described as needed for night reconnaissance, guiding troops to positions, …
Drones: DJI Mavic 3 (combat-modified)
Ukrainian unit reports FPV drone attacks on Russian infantry during Operation Vivaldi
A Telegram post claims drones from Ukraine's 20th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade "K-2" under the 3rd Army Corps conducted FPV drone strikes against Russian infantry during "Operation Vivaldi." The post references vide…
Ukrainian drone unit posts footage of strikes on Russian troops and equipment
A Telegram post claims drone operators from the UAV battalion "Shershni Dovbusha" of Ukraine's 68th Separate Air Assault Brigade released footage showing destruction of Russian personnel and equipment. No specific time o…