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.
Zelensky adviser warns Russia may gain near-real-time control of missiles and drones over Ukraine via satellites
A Zelensky adviser said Russia could achieve full satellite coverage in about six months, enabling real-time control of missiles and drones across Ukraine. The warning is linked to Russia's reported "Rassvet" satellite c…
Russian channel promotes '1001' firmware enabling wider battlefield use of DJI Neo/Neo 2/Avata 2 drones
A Telegram post claims a custom '1001' firmware for DJI Neo, Neo 2 and Avata 2 will enable more widespread and effective use of small drones in the Russia–Ukraine war. It describes features such as anti-spoofing claims, …
Zelensky says Ukrainian aircraft downed over half of Russia's jet-powered drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian aircraft have shot down more than half of Russia's jet-powered drones. The statement reflects reported air-defense performance against Russian UAV attacks.
Belarus adopts Shafran laser system for counter-drone defense
A report says Belarus has accepted the Shafran laser complex into service to counter UAVs, claiming detection up to 4.5 km and laser engagement up to 1.5 km using AI-guided targeting. The post also notes planned integrat…
Rybar post discusses Caspian Flotilla capabilities and mentions Geran-5 drones for regional security
A Russian milblog post about the Caspian Flotilla argues that modern warfare realities, including UAVs, should be considered and claims the presence of “Geran-5” drones could expand capabilities against land and sea targ…
Leonardo DRS discusses evolving U.S. Army mobile counter-UAS mission and M-SHORAD Increment 4
The article describes how the U.S. Army’s mobile counter-UAS and short-range air defense mission is evolving, referencing M-SHORAD Increment 1 (SGT STOUT) and the forthcoming Increment 4 requirement for a vehicle-agnosti…
U.S. Army discusses training and employment concepts for LUCAS one-way attack drones
The article describes evolving U.S. Army training and planning for employing LUCAS long-range one-way attack drones, discussed at the AUSA annual symposium. It also references prior fielding of LUCAS and its reported com…
Drones: Shahed-136 · Geran-2 (Russian Shahed-136 production)
US Army Pacific cites Ukraine drone ubiquity as driving mobility and camouflage training changes
US Army Pacific leaders said lessons from Ukraine and Iran-related attacks are pushing changes in how the Army trains and operates, emphasizing mobility, camouflage, deception, and counter-UAS. The discussion occurred at…
Germany reconsiders plans to buy MQ-28 drone wingman, Boeing official says
A Boeing official said Germany has changed course regarding plans to buy the MQ-28 drone wingman. Germany had targeted 2029 to field a collaborative combat aircraft capability, but that timeline may now be in doubt.
FAA bars unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border citing security concerns
Reuters reports the FAA has barred unauthorized drone operations along the U.S.-Mexico border, citing security concerns. The action restricts UAV flights in the border area as a regulatory/security measure rather than a …