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.
China showcases compact handheld launcher for interceptor drones
A post describes China demonstrating a compact handheld launcher for interceptor drones, featuring an optical sight and a screen showing the interceptor’s flight to contact with an enemy UAV. The author frames it as an e…
Russia MFA warns of planned systematic strikes on Kyiv defense industry sites linked to UAV production
A WarGonzo post cites Russia's Foreign Ministry saying Russia is beginning systematic strikes on Kyiv military-industrial enterprises, including sites involved in designing, producing, programming and training for UAV us…
Post discusses UAV coordination systems and claims Ukrainian Delta network stayed operational during strikes
A Telegram post discusses the lack of coordination and digital systems for Russian mobile fire groups, contrasting it with Ukraine’s long-running systems (Kropyva/Delta). It claims that during “yesterday’s strikes” none …
Ukraine HUR details new Russian jet-powered strike UAV Geran-4 and reports initial combat use in May 2026
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) published technical details and a 3D model of the Russian jet-powered strike UAV “Geran-4”, stating Russia began combat use in May 2026 for strikes on Ukraine. The post also mentions …
Drones: Geran-3 (jet-powered) · Shahed-136
Putin highlights Yolka drone-interceptor and calls for further development of low-altitude air defense
A Telegram post says Vladimir Putin mentioned and praised the Moscow-made “Yolka” drone-interceptor, noting it should be further improved. The post argues this signals higher-level emphasis on building an integrated “low…
UK Royal Navy outlines Hybrid Navy shift toward uncrewed and autonomous systems
The Royal Navy's First Sea Lord said the service must pivot to a hybrid fleet mixing crewed and uncrewed/autonomous platforms, citing warfighting needs in the North Atlantic and High North. He also referenced an upcoming…
Authorities in a Russian-occupied region reportedly restrict truck traffic amid increased Ukrainian drone strikes
A Telegram post claims civilian authorities in a Russian-occupied region introduced restrictions on heavy truck movement, exempting military and other priority cargo, amid increased strikes on the land route to Crimea. T…
Ukrainian analyst claims Russian command reconsidering use of gasoline-powered Shahed drones due to low effectiveness
A Facebook post argues that Ukraine's interceptor measures have forced Russia's military leadership to question the future use of classic gasoline-powered Shahed drones. The author claims large Shahed salvos are costly (…
U.S. Army confirms previously secret AEVEX Disruptor strike drone
A post claims the U.S. Army officially confirmed a strike drone it had kept secret for years, identified as the AEVEX Disruptor. The post describes it as capable of hitting targets at long range, but provides no details …
Report says Ukraine improved Blyskavka strike UAV with aerodynamic fairing, boosting range by 30%
A social-media post claims the Ukrainian “Blyskavka” strike UAV has been upgraded with an aerodynamic fairing that increases its range by 30%. No operational use, location, or date of the modification is provided in the …