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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAV flying from the Black Sea toward Vylkove, Odesa region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a strike UAV approaching from the Black Sea toward southern Odesa region in the direction of Vylkove. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Report of jet-powered UAVs approaching Kyiv from north and south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs heading toward Kyiv from the north and south. No impacts or casualties were stated in the post.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Vasylkiv in Kyiv Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying on a course toward Vasylkiv in Kyiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV heading toward Kropyvnytskyi from southeast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying toward Kropyvnytskyi from the southeast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
U.S. and U.K. test-fire Mk 48 torpedo from Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle at BUTEC
The U.S. Navy and Royal Navy conducted a proof-of-concept test firing an exercise U.S. Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo from the British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle. The test took place at the British Underwater Test …
Drones: Shark
Rampart modular point-defense launcher photographed on French Navy Mistral-class ship during training off Toulon
A French Navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship was photographed carrying Naval Group’s Rampart modular launcher during training off Toulon on September 21, 2026. The system is intended for close-in defense including…
Reports detail U.S. drone losses in Iran war, including MQ-9 Reapers and other UAVs shot down
U.S. government reporting and OSINT cited by The War Zone describe significant U.S. UAV losses during the Iran war, including dozens of MQ-9A Reapers destroyed across the Middle East. The article also notes an MQ-4C Trit…
Drones: MQ-1C Gray Eagle / Gray Eagle ER · MQ-9 Reaper
UK deploys RAF Voyager tanker to support Saudi air defense against Houthi missile and drone attacks
The UK is deploying an RAF Voyager aerial refueling tanker to support Saudi Arabia’s defensive air operations, including missions to intercept missiles and drones attributed to the Houthis. The aircraft will operate from…
AFA 2026 highlights include push for more affordable drones
A Breaking Defense roundup from AFA 2026 notes discussions about developing and procuring more affordable drones among other defense priorities. The item reflects procurement and capability emphasis rather than a specifi…
CENTCOM expands operational use of unmanned surface and one-way attack drones in the Middle East
The article describes U.S. CENTCOM and U.S. Navy 5th Fleet operational employment of unmanned systems, including Corsair unmanned surface vessels used for search-and-rescue and later for strikes at Iran's Bandar Abbas na…