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.
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…
St. Petersburg court fines resident for posting aftermath of a drone attack online
A court in St. Petersburg reportedly fined a Russian resident for posting online content showing the aftermath of a drone attack. The case reflects enforcement actions related to dissemination of information about drone …
Chinese firm Beijing Ribri Technology reports new anti-drone system using acoustics, AI and sensors
A Chinese company, Beijing Ribri Technology, reported development of a new counter-UAV system. The system uses acoustic detection, AI target recognition, and thermal imagers with laser rangefinders to track drones and th…
Post argues for widespread automated anti-drone systems after typical engagement with UAV overhead
A Telegram post describes a typical situation where an enemy UAV hovers above a mobile group and is fired upon, and argues that effective counter-drone defense requires automated interceptor-drone complexes (e.g., “Ёлки”…
Ukraine authorizes Dovbush T40 long-range UAV for use by the Armed Forces
A Telegram post claims Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized the “Dovbush T40” long-range UAV for use by the Armed Forces, citing a stated range up to 2,000 km and roles including deep reconnaissance and precision…
US Air Force seeks industry input on next-generation target drones to mimic stealth jets and other threats
The U.S. Air Force issued a Request for Information seeking affordable, potentially expendable target drones able to replicate a wide range of airborne threats, from hobby drones to stealth fighters and large aircraft. T…
Bulgaria and Ukraine reported to plan joint UAV production under NATO-linked procurement and Drone Deal
A Telegram post claims Bulgaria joined NATO’s PURL mechanism and signed long-term security and joint arms-production agreements with Ukraine, including UAVs, with implementation discussed under the “Drone Deal” initiativ…