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.
FAA bars unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border citing security concerns
Reuters reports the FAA has barred unauthorized drone operations along the U.S.-Mexico border, citing security concerns. The action restricts UAV flights in the border area as a regulatory/security measure rather than a …
Bulgaria asks NATO to deploy anti-drone systems after Black Sea drone attacks on shipping
Bulgaria formally requested NATO deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to strengthen defenses following drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, including a vessel sinking off Bulgaria’s coast. NATO…
White House-linked order reportedly slowed Starshield service used by Ukraine for drone operations
Sources told Defense News that an order from within the White House led the Pentagon to slow SpaceX Starshield service used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations. Ukrainian officials said militar…
Post claims new “Hornet” drone variant includes self-destruct explosive charge
A Telegram post claims a new “Hornet” UAV variant is equipped with an electric detonator for self-destruction. It alleges the downed drone would detonate about 5 kg of TNT if moved on the ground, with fragments up to 100…
Australian firms develop voice-command interface for Boxer to control aerial and ground unmanned systems
Breaker Industries and Rheinmetall Defence Australia are developing the Avalon human-machine interface to let Boxer 8x8 crews control air and ground unmanned systems via voice commands. The project was announced at Land …
France outlines plans for Deluge drone munitions and disposable-drone strike concepts after FCAS collapse
France’s Air and Space Force chief said the service will receive MBDA’s Deluge long-range one-way munition in summer 2027 and is experimenting with interceptor drones. He also described a future strike concept using larg…
US Army explores soldier-worn sensors to detect hostile drones
US Army officials said they are in early-stage lab development and testing of lightweight, soldier-worn sensing technology to alert troops to nearby hostile drones. The effort, discussed at the Association of the United …
U.S. Army pursues modular vehicle-agnostic high-energy lasers to expand counter-drone defense
The U.S. Army discussed its Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) effort to field modular, scalable laser systems that can be integrated onto many vehicle types for counter-UAS defense. The article also notes LOCUST laser s…
Post discusses Starlink access restrictions and alternative control links for Russian and Ukrainian long-range UAVs
A Telegram post claims that in February 2026 SpaceX, together with Ukrainian authorities, effectively blocked Russian units from using “grey” Starlink, impacting control of long-range drones. It discusses alternative UAV…
Ukraine says Starlink speed limit up to 160 km/h is being restored for drone operations
A Ukrainian official (Fedorov) stated that Starlink operation at speeds up to 160 km/h is being restored, implying strike drones and interceptor drones should resume flights. He also said work is needed to fully remove t…