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.
IDF spokesperson says IDF is developing responses to Hezbollah drone threat
An IDF spokesperson statement says the military is continuously formulating responses to the drone threat, focusing on detection, interception, and protection of soldiers. The remarks also reference ongoing IDF strikes i…
Russian defense minister inspects 'West' group and orders increased effectiveness of strike UAV use
Russia's defense minister Andrey Belousov visited the command post of the 'West' troop grouping and discussed current frontline conditions. The post says he tasked forces with increasing the effectiveness of strike UAV e…
Ukraine says it is scaling interceptor drones and small air defense to counter Russian missiles
A Ukrainian official statement says Ukraine is increasing interception rates, scaling “small” air defense, and deploying interceptor drones while adapting to new types of Russian missiles and tactics. It also notes balli…
Hezbollah adopts fibre-optic drones as primary weapon against Israel, report says
The report says Hezbollah has made fibre-optic drones a primary weapon used against Israeli soldiers and civilians, drawing lessons from the Ukraine war. It describes a shift in tactics and increased reliance on this dro…
Russian Telegram post discusses UAV threats via balloons and calls for air defense reforms
A Russian Telegram post claims Ukraine is launching dozens of balloons with suspended drones into Russian airspace and criticizes slow development of local air defense. It advocates reforms to Russia's air defense struct…
Ukraine announces “Logistical lockdown” program to target Russian rear logistics with drones
Ukraine’s defense minister said Ukraine is launching a “Logistical lockdown” program aimed at systematically destroying Russian logistics in the rear to reduce Russia’s ability to conduct offensive and assault operations…
Post claims Ukraine announced “Logistical lockdown” plan using drones to disrupt routes to Crimea
A Telegram post alleges that a Ukrainian official announced a “Logistical lockdown” concept focused on systematic drone and loitering-munition strikes against logistics routes linking Russia’s Rostov region to Crimea and…
Belarus highlights new EW systems intended to suppress drones and enemy communications
A Belarus-focused post discusses ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of Belarus, including the fielding of new electronic warfare systems described as intended to suppress drones and enemy communications. It frames…
Ukraine Ground Forces training centers introduce updated basic training including FPV-drone countermeasures
Ukraine’s Ground Forces implemented an updated 51-day basic combined-arms training program across six training centers. The changes include instruction on countering enemy FPV drones using a laser-tag simulation system.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing a “Drone Deal” with Europe and approved new long-range operations
In an evening address summary, President Zelenskyy said he approved new long-range operations for the military command and that Ukraine is preparing a “Drone Deal” with Europe. No specific drone strike, location, or timi…