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.
Ukraine government changes air-raid alert rules, introducing separate level for drone attacks
A Telegram post says the Ukrainian government approved new rules to adapt to Russia's air attack tactics, including a yellow alert level specifically for drone attacks and a red level for missile or combined strikes. It …
Ukraine introduces tiered air-raid alerts distinguishing drone attacks from missile threats
A new system will categorize air-raid alerts by danger level: yellow for drone attacks and red for elevated risk of missile or combined strikes. The post attributes the announcement to Koretskyi.
Ukraine HUR promotes interview about Group 13 naval drone unit targeting Russian warships
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) announced a YouTube interview featuring a commander of “Group 13,” described as conducting attacks on Russian warships using naval drones. The post is promotional and does not describ…
US Air Force accelerates effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after losses
A Breaking Defense report cites Air Force leadership discussing “concerning” losses and the need to replace the MQ-9 Reaper faster, implying a shift in acquisition approach. The excerpt focuses on procurement/doctrine ra…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
US Army to shutter 173rd Airborne Brigade's Unmanned Assault Battalion, prompting lawmakers' questions
US lawmakers asked the Army to explain why it is shutting down the 600-member Unmanned Assault Battalion less than a year after it was created. The unit is expected to revert to its airborne infantry mission after partic…
US Army awards $464.8M contract for E-HEL laser system to counter small drones
The U.S. Army awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million production contract for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, intended to defeat small unmanned aircraft with a 30 kW laser. The announcement cites prior tes…
Drones: RQ-7 Shadow
UN probe says foreign support and drones are fueling Sudan war and possible war crimes
A UN investigation cited by Reuters says foreign support and the use of drones are fueling the conflict in Sudan and may be contributing to possible war crimes. The report discusses drone use in the broader conduct of th…
Ukraine warns Russian airspace may become unsafe due to expanded Ukrainian drone and missile launches
A Russian milblog reports that on 1 September Ukraine's leader claimed Russian airspace could become de facto closed due to expanded Ukrainian drone and missile launches against targets in Russia. The post discusses flig…
DCMA US-X commander urges drone buyers to avoid prioritizing unit cost over capability
An op-ed by the commander of the DCMA’s Unmanned Systems – Experimental Command (US-X) argues that unit cost should not be the primary driver in procuring small drones, warning against stockpiling systems that may quickl…
Putin says Russian forces instructed to conduct mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
A Telegram post reports Vladimir Putin said Russian forces were instructed to carry out mass strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. It also mentions Putin commenting on reports of a Russian UAV in Germany, with…