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.
Video shows China’s truck-mounted EMALS catapult launching a propeller-driven drone
Footage circulating on social media shows a modular, truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) catapult launching a propeller-driven drone. The exact time and location of the recording are unclear, but…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
UK Defence Investment Plan emphasizes autonomous systems and a planned “hybrid navy”
The UK’s Defence Investment Plan highlights a push to acquire and field autonomous systems, backed by a £5 billion investment. The plan includes intentions to develop a “hybrid navy,” indicating a doctrinal and procureme…
Tobyhanna Army Depot expands production of drone components with new assembly lines
Army leaders said Tobyhanna Army Depot is scaling up production of drone components by adding new assembly lines under the Drone Dominance initiative. The effort is framed as part of preparations for the Army’s upcoming …
Latvia to deploy counter-drone systems along borders with Russia and Belarus; joint Latvia-Ukraine drone factory planned
Latvia announced counter-drone systems will begin operating along its borders with Russia and Belarus in July and August 2026, aiming to reduce the need to scramble fighter aircraft for drone incursions. Latvia and Ukrai…
SOCOM issues RFI for air-launched long-range loitering munition
U.S. Special Operations Command released a June 26 Request for Information seeking an air-launched loitering munition with at least 75 nautical miles range and 40 minutes loiter time. The effort includes a planned demons…
Drones: Switchblade 600 · AeroVironment Switchblade 300
Oregon Army National Guard tests heavy-lift drone delivering live Bangalore torpedo in breaching trial
Oregon Army National Guard combat engineers tested a heavy-lift drone to deliver and help employ a live Bangalore torpedo during a simulated breach of wire obstacles. The trial took place at Orchard Combat Training Cente…
Ukrainian drone strikes linked to deepening fuel crisis in Russia
An Al Jazeera report says Russia’s fuel crisis is worsening amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes. The item frames the strikes as contributing to disruptions affecting fuel supply.
Russian MoD claims strikes on Ukrainian drone storage/assembly sites and reports 806 UAVs shot down
A Russian Ministry of Defense daily briefing claims strikes on fuel-energy infrastructure and locations for storage and assembly of long-range UAVs, among other targets. It also claims air defenses shot down 806 UAVs and…
Airstrikes reported on Ukrainian UAV control point and troop locations in Kucheryv Yar, Petrovka and Mykolaivka
A Telegram post claims airstrikes hit a National Guard UAV control point in Kucheryv Yar and troop locations in Petrovka and Mykolaivka using FAB-series bombs. No casualty or damage figures are provided in the post.
Report says Russian fighter distracted a Ukrainian UAV to help civilians leave Rodynske
A Telegram post claims a Russian fighter drew the attention of a Ukrainian UAV while escorting civilians out of Rodynske, crossing an area monitored by drones. The post references a video but provides no verifiable detai…