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.
US Marine Corps fields unmanned NMESIS ROGUE-Fires launchers during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines
During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the USMC 3d Marine Littoral Regiment deployed the NMESIS system using unmanned JLTV-based ROGUE-Fires vehicles with simulated anti-ship missile launches. Systems were ai…
Private operators test a drone-interceptor in Guangdong province, China
A Telegram post claims private actors in China's Guangdong province are conducting tests of a drone-interceptor intended for catching other drones. No details on the specific system, results, or exact test site are provi…
Special forces train for subterranean combat at La Carona tunnels in Fornovo Taro, Italy, using drones without GPS
Defense News reports that multiple countries' special forces use the La Carona underground cistern-and-tunnel complex in Fornovo Taro for simulated tunnel combat training. The training environment includes drones capable…
Aselsan showcases Kiliç kamikaze autonomous underwater vehicles at Efes 2026 drills
Aselsan displayed its Kiliç kamikaze autonomous underwater vehicles on the sidelines of Turkey’s Efes 2026 defense drills. The article also references a 2023 Turkish maritime strike drill in which Albatros kamikaze unman…
Ukraine tests FP-7.X missile as step toward Freyja air-defense interceptor
Fire Point published video of a test launch of its FP-7.X missile, described as a fully controlled maneuvering flight conducted recently. The program aims to develop a lower-cost interceptor for Ukraine’s air defenses, w…
Lockheed shoots down test drone using container-launched missile
Reuters reports Lockheed Martin shot down a test drone using a container-launched missile system. The event appears to be a weapons test/demonstration rather than an operational strike.
Lockheed GRIZZLY C-UAS downs one-way attack drone in live-fire demo at Yuma Proving Ground
Lockheed Martin conducted a live-fire demonstration in which its GRIZZLY containerized launcher fired a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile to destroy a Group 3 one-way attack drone target. The test integrated Sanctum C-UAS batt…
NATO counter-drone demonstrations at Sēlija range in Latvia show mixed interceptor performance
Counter-UAS demonstrations at NATO’s Sēlija testing range in central Latvia included simulated drone interceptions with mixed results, including Nordic Air Defense’s Kreuger 100 and Origin Robotics’ Blaze. Latvia also an…
HII says ROMULUS medium unmanned surface vessel begins U.S. Navy at-sea testing phase
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that its ROMULUS medium unmanned surface vessel has started sea trials after being selected to advance to the U.S. Navy’s Medium USV at-sea testing/evaluation phase. The announceme…
US Navy selects seven companies for at-sea Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel prototype trials
The U.S. Navy selected seven companies to compete in at-sea prototype testing for its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program, with trials slated to begin next month and conclude by October. Successful performers m…