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.
Rybar cites tests of Depesha-3 ground robot engaging an aerial target with Moskit machine-gun module
A Russian milblog post discusses a recent test video of the autonomous ground platform Depesha-3 using a PMZ-7 “Moskit” machine-gun module to intercept an aerial target at several hundred meters. The post frames this as …
Royal Navy-backed trials airdrop Kraken K3 SCOUT uncrewed surface vessel from A400M
Kraken Technology Group and Capewell, supported by the Royal Navy’s Project Beehive, conducted trials airdropping a K3 SCOUT uncrewed surface vessel from an A400M using the UMCADS parachute delivery system. The tests val…
Ukraine intelligence claims Russia began testing an experimental laser anti-drone complex in Bryansk Oblast
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) says it obtained internal data from Russia’s NII “Polyus” and claims the institute is developing a laser anti-drone complex. The post states Russia has already started testing experim…
Russia tests a drone capable of carrying a person on Sakhalin
A drone designed to operate in both piloted and unmanned modes was reportedly tested on Sakhalin. Officials described it as a prototype technology for a future air-taxi concept.
GoDrone tests new directional antenna for NABAT-3 drone detection and video interception
GoDrone engineers reported testing a new directional antenna for the NABAT-3 system, claiming 10 km reliable detection and video-signal interception range with improved image quality. They also mentioned ongoing tests of…
Report claims NATO planned and conducted multiple counter-UAV exercises in Romania, Latvia and Finland
A Russian milblog post claims NATO is running a series of exercises focused on countering Russian UAVs, including events in Romania (April) and Latvia (June), with additional drills planned in Latvia for August–October 2…
Royal Navy launches Nyan one-way effector drone from ship during trials off southern England
The UK Royal Navy conducted at-sea trials launching the Nyan one-way effector (kamikaze) drone from the experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett during Exercise Neptune Reach. The event is framed as part of Project Vanta…
F-15EX flies alongside MQ-28 Ghost Bat during Valiant Shield 26 over the Philippine Sea
Photos released by PACAF show a U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II operating with an MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft during the Valiant Shield 26 exercise. The imagery was taken over the Philippine Sea and is presented as …
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Israel tests upgraded Iron Dome integrated with Iron Beam laser for air defense
Israel's defense ministry said it completed a series of tests of an upgraded Iron Dome system integrating the Iron Beam laser, enabling commanders to switch between missile and laser interceptions. The announcement refer…
U.S. exercises in Guam and Palau to test integrated air defense against missiles and drones
The article describes upcoming and ongoing U.S. military air and missile defense evaluations tied to Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (Guam) and Tenacious Archer 2026 (Palau), including systems intended to counter drones. It…