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 targets US firms and tightens drone export controls after FCC, Xinjiang actions
Reuters reports China is targeting U.S. firms and adjusting drone export-related measures in response to U.S. actions involving the FCC and Xinjiang. The item concerns policy/export controls rather than a specific drone …
Rybar describes how drone saturation changed 'fire brigade' reinforcement tactics at the front
A Russian milblog post discusses the concept of rapid-reaction 'fire brigade' units and argues that widespread drone use has shifted tactics toward smaller, more concealed movements rather than armored meeting engagement…
Zelenskyy approves new SBU operations against Russia and announces internal purge
A Telegram post claims President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved new SBU operations against Russia and outlined priorities for August, alongside internal кадровые чистки. It also alleges a separate detention of an SBU agent…
US Army seeks next-generation missile to defeat Group 2 and 3 small drones
The U.S. Army issued a sources-sought notice for an extended-range, quick-response counter-UAS missile compatible with the existing Coyote Launch System. The effort targets Group 2 and Group 3 drones and aims for field-t…
Drones: Boeing/Insitu ScanEagle · Shahed-136
Russian-language guidance published on organizing mobile fire groups for counter-UAV defense
A post shares methodological recommendations on building an integrated system to protect facilities from drone threats, emphasizing detection, mobility, unified command, and regular readiness checks. It is general guidan…
Post discusses swarm UAV doctrine and Hornet drones’ reported impact on logistics in southern direction
A Telegram post argues for future assault success via massed swarm UAV systems with machine vision and autonomous target tracking. It cites prior testing on the “southern direction,” claiming Ukrainian Hornet-family dron…
Denmark introduces extended conscription and adds a drone platoon track at Special Operations Command
Denmark began an extended 11-month conscription intake and is introducing new conscription tracks, including a drone platoon at the Special Operations Command. The changes are framed as part of a broader defense build-up…
Zelenskyy says Rustem Umerov will coordinate signing a drone deal with partners
A Telegram post cites President Zelenskyy saying Rustem Umerov will soon head Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service and coordinate the signing of a drone deal with partners. The post adds that Zelenskyy issued a decree …
Australia considers expanding undersea drone capabilities, including Ghost Shark and IAI Blue Whale
A Russian milblog post discusses Australia investing over $1B in Anduril's Ghost Shark autonomous undersea vehicles and considering other systems like IAI's Blue Whale. The post frames this as a long-term shift to streng…
Drones: Shark
Ukrainian Air Force summarizes air-defense results since 24 Feb 2022, including Shahed and Lancet UAVs
A Telegram post cites Ukrainian Air Force statistics on air-defense and aviation activity since 24 Feb 2022, including numbers of destroyed UAVs such as Shahed-type, reconnaissance drones, and Lancet. It is a retrospecti…