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.
Report: Ukraine seeks approval to use Starlink-equipped drones for strikes deep inside Russia
A report citing sources says Ukraine is seeking permission to use Starlink-equipped drones to conduct long-range strikes inside Russia. The post describes political and corporate discussions involving Volodymyr Zelensky,…
US Army to end experimental dedicated drone battalion in Europe after Saber Junction
The US Army will end an experiment with a dedicated drone battalion in Europe and return the unit to its airborne infantry mission after Exercise Saber Junction. The decision is framed within broader Army and Pentagon ef…
Post discusses automated containerized module with interceptor drones for air-defense teams
A Telegram post proposes a standardized container module for mobile or stationary air-defense groups, integrating automated detection, identification, tracking, and engagement preparation. It describes networking multipl…
Brave1 Market launches custom drone orders tailored to Ukrainian military unit needs
A Ukrainian defense procurement platform, Brave1 Market, introduced a feature allowing military units to place custom drone orders by specifying desired technical characteristics, quantities, and delivery timelines. The …
Pentagon DIU launches Massed Modular Aircraft program to replace MQ-9 Reaper; GA unveils Wildfire UAS concept
The article describes the Pentagon DIU’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) effort to field a cheaper, modular successor to the MQ-9 Reaper and General Atomics’ proposed Wildfire MALE UAS concept. It frames the shift as drive…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
US officials and drone firms hold first White House 'Drone Dominance' meeting
The article describes a White House meeting between Trump administration leaders and drone companies focused on achieving US 'drone dominance' rather than parity. Pentagon R&E chief Emil Michaels framed the effort as ali…
Switzerland seeks added 2026 funding including drone-counter systems amid heightened threat
Switzerland’s federal council requested additional 2026 budget appropriations for air defense, including funding for drone-counter systems, citing heightened threats and long delivery times. The move is intended to secur…
Russia reports development of GPS- and radio-independent drone navigation system using video-map matching
A Russian company described as "Площадь" claims it has developed a drone navigation system that works without GPS or radio links by matching onboard video to preloaded digital maps. The post says R&D is complete and inte…
US lawmakers move to create a permanent working group on drones as part of long-term Ukraine support
A Rybar video roundup claims US policymakers are restructuring long-term support mechanisms for Ukraine, including creating a permanent working group focused on drones. The post does not describe a specific drone strike …
U.S. Air Force seeks expendable target drone family to simulate threats from swarms to stealth fighters
A U.S. Air Force RFI calls for a new family of attritable/expendable aerial target drones able to mimic a wide range of airborne threats, including UAV swarms and advanced stealth aircraft. The effort emphasizes low cost…