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.
Putin says Russian forces instructed to prepare mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities; calls UAVs a serious challenge
A Telegram post quotes Vladimir Putin saying Russia’s armed forces have been instructed to prepare and conduct mass strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. He also states that UAVs are a serious challenge that R…
U.S. Navy RFI signals push for carrier-capable Collaborative Combat Aircraft resembling advanced UCAV
A new NAVAIR Request for Information outlines demanding requirements for the Navy’s CCA Increment 1 prototype, emphasizing carrier operations, heavy weapons carriage, autonomy, and survivability in contested environments…
Drones: GJ-11 Sharp Sword (Lijian) · Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspace. The statement describes the operational impact of drone activity rather than a specific single strike event.
US Navy issues RFI with new specifications for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones
The U.S. Navy released a Request for Information outlining requirements for a future carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), including payload, cost targets, and carrier-operations constraints. The RFI describ…
Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones continue operating over Russian airspace
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia, cautioning airlines about risks tied to drone activity in Russian airspace. The statement signals an ongoing polic…
Ukraine reported to prioritize development of interceptor drones against Russian jet-powered Geran UAVs
A Russian milblog claims that after intensified Russian attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine shifted priorities toward developing interceptor drones to counter jet-powered Geran UAVs. The post discusses perceived shortcomings of Ukr…
WSJ: Ukraine struggles to intercept new Russian jet-powered Geran drones
A Wall Street Journal report says Ukraine is having difficulty intercepting new jet-powered Russian "Geran" drones, which are significantly faster and can evade Ukrainian interceptor drones. The report says Ukraine must …
Russian sources claim laser systems are downing Ukrainian drones and deployed to protect strategic sites
A Telegram post claims Russian laser air-defense complexes are deployed to protect strategic facilities in the southwest of the country and have destroyed Ukrainian UAVs. It also asserts that newer, more powerful laser s…
Russia reports fielding new EW complex “Volna Kupol Garant” to disrupt Starlink and drone operations
A Russian commentator claims Russian forces are introducing the electronic warfare complex “Volna Kupol Garant,” described as creating significant interference for Starlink in frontline areas and hindering enemy drone op…
Ukraine says solutions to counter jet-powered UAVs exist and are being tested, spokesperson says
Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said solutions to counter jet-powered UAVs already exist and are undergoing testing. The post does not describe a specific drone strike or incident.