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 jet-powered UAVs south of Cherkasy heading west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs south of Cherkasy moving on a westward course. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Report of jet-powered UAV over northern Zhytomyr region heading toward Rivne region
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV in the north of Zhytomyr Oblast, flying on a course toward Rivne Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Report of a jet-powered UAV heading toward Borodianka
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV moving toward Borodianka. No impact, damage, or casualties were described.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,221 Russian kamikaze drones used over the day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 5,221 kamikaze drones and conducted extensive strikes and shelling over the day. The update also states that 164 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppresse…
US lawmakers urge FAA review before approving Amazon drone hub near Boston
US lawmakers asked the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a review before allowing an Amazon drone hub to operate near Boston. The report concerns regulatory approval for drone operations rather than a strike or …
Sikorsky unveils containerized four-aircraft Nomad 100 VTOL UAS “Fast Pack” concept at AUSA
Sikorsky presented a concept for a 20-foot containerized package housing four Nomad 100 VTOL uncrewed aircraft and support equipment for rapid, runway-independent deployment. The concept was unveiled at the AUSA conventi…
US Army shifted high-altitude balloon systems from planned Pacific test to support operations in the Middle East
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command discussed expanded use of high-altitude balloons, including a shift of balloon-based capabilities from a planned Pacific swarm test to support real operations in the Middle…
Fundraising post seeks Mavic 3T thermal drone for UAV unit operating on Kramatorsk direction
A Telegram post solicits donations to purchase a DJI Mavic 3T thermal-imaging drone for a UAV unit operating on the Kramatorsk direction. The post states 317,000 rubles remain to be raised and describes the drone's night…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3 (combat-modified)
Ukraine intel reports Russia’s 2026 budget includes major spending on UAV development and procurement
A Ukrainian Defence Intelligence post claims Russia’s 2026 budget allocates funds for development and production of various UAVs and large-scale procurement of drones for Rosgvardiya. The post frames this as enabling bot…
Ukraine General Staff reports 9,393 Russian kamikaze drone uses over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces used 9,393 kamikaze drones and conducted extensive strikes and shelling across multiple fronts. The update also states Ukrainian forces struck tw…