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.
NATO troops conduct drone testing in Latvia
A Breaking Defense segment reports on drone testing with NATO troops in eastern Europe, specifically in Latvia, alongside discussion of unmanned systems history.
India completes ULPGM-V3 drone-launched missile trials at test range near Kurnool
India completed final developmental trials of the ULPGM-V3, a precision-guided missile launched from drones, in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at a test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Defense Ministry said t…
Finland conducts Narrow Waters 26-1 exercise in Gulf of Finland with UAV focus
A Telegram post reports Finland's Narrow Waters 26-1 naval/coastal exercise in the Gulf of Finland and Archipelago Sea from 18–29 May, involving about 3,000 personnel. The exercise reportedly emphasizes maritime and aeri…
Ukraine holds drone games to test military drone pilots
A Reuters report describes “drone games” in Ukraine designed to test and compare the skills of military drone pilots. The event appears to be a training/competition setting rather than a combat strike.
PLA logistics hospital drills in Liaoning test drones for medical delivery and casualty evacuation
A PLA exercise near Benxi, Liaoning province, reportedly tested a new field-medicine model using unmanned systems. Drones were used to deliver medical equipment and evacuate simulated wounded to safety for onward transpo…
NATO exercise in London Tube rehearses deep strikes and counter-drone measures
A NATO/UK ARRC command post was reportedly set up on a disused platform at Charing Cross station in central London during the exercise “Arcade Strike.” The scenario included electronic warfare, communications suppression…
US Marine Corps tests helicopter-based control of FPV attack drone in Southern California exercise
The U.S. Marine Corps conducted an exercise in Southern California pairing a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with a Neros Archer FPV attack drone. Marines launched the drone from the ground and then transferred control to operato…
NATO trains near Russia for drone-centric battlefield, Kyiv Independent reports
A Kyiv Independent field report describes NATO training near Russia’s border focused on preparing for a battlefield dominated by drones. The piece centers on military readiness and training adaptations rather than a spec…
US Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment trains in Poland with Hornet loitering munition tactics ahead of NATO exercise
A post claims US Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment are training at ranges in Poland ahead of large NATO exercises, focusing on UAV tactics based on Ukraine war experience. It highlights the Hornet kamikaze dron…
Drones: Wild Hornets FPV
UAV operator competition “Dyki Drony” held in Truskavets on 19–20 May
A military-sports competition for Ukrainian Defense Forces UAV operators, “Dyki Drony,” took place in Truskavets on 19–20 May with 19 teams and separate entries for four training centers. Events included team races and F…