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.
Polish SIM cards reportedly found in Russian drones downed in Poland
A report says Polish SIM cards were found in Russian drones that were downed in Poland. The incident suggests the drones may have used local cellular connectivity components.
Russian 150th Motor Rifle Division claims destruction of five Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” heavy UAVs
A Telegram post claims soldiers of Russia’s 150th Motor Rifle Division destroyed five Ukrainian heavy UAVs of the “Baba Yaga” type near Artemovka, Sofievka and Toretskoe. No casualty or damage details were provided.
Mexican authorities reportedly seized shipment of 19 FPV drones and fiber-optic spools in southern Sinaloa
A Russian milblog post claims a shipment containing 19 FPV drones, 15 fiber-optic spools, controllers, and video receivers was intercepted in southern Sinaloa, Mexico. The post links the cargo to a faction of the Sinaloa…
Russian air-defense unit claims destruction of Ukrainian UAVs over Novorossiya Highway #80
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of Russia's 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya Highway #80. The post lists several drone names/aliases allegedly involved, …
Drones: UJ-26 Bober (Beaver)
Russian air-defense unit claims destruction of Ukrainian UAV over Novorossiya Highway #79
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of Russia's 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed a Ukrainian UAV over the Novorossiya Highway #79. The post lists multiple call signs/timestamps, implying a compilation o…
Drones: Rubaka FPV interceptor
IDF says it intercepted a drone smuggling weapons across Israel's eastern border
The IDF reported detecting a drone crossing from the east into Israeli territory to smuggle weapons. Soldiers located the drone and seized nine Kalashnikov rifles, magazines, and a handgun, which were transferred to secu…
India releases American and six Ukrainians accused of smuggling weapons and drones
An American and six Ukrainians were released by Indian authorities after being jailed for six months. They had been accused of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting in India.
Iran reportedly intercepted and seized a US REMUS-600 unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz
A Telegram post claims Iran intercepted and seized a US REMUS-600 unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly using electronic warfare. The post says this is the second US underwater drone captured by …
Russian air-defense unit claims destruction of multiple Ukrainian UAVs over Novorossiya highway #70
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of Russia's 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the "Novorossiya" highway #70. The post lists several drone names/aliases allegedly shot dow…
Drones: Backfire long-range FPV · FP-1
Iranian media display wreckage claimed to be ADM-160 MALD decoy and report Orbiter-type drone downed near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state-linked outlets published images of wreckage assessed as an ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD), claiming it was intercepted earlier the same day, though the location and circumstances are unconfirme…