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.
PLA 71st Army drills infantry tactics coordinated with reconnaissance drones and robotic platforms
A post reports training by infantry units of the PLA Ground Force 71st Army under the Eastern Theater Command, practicing tactics coordinated with reconnaissance drones and robotic platforms. No strike or casualties are …
US Navy tests teaming SEAL delivery vehicles with uncrewed underwater vehicles
The U.S. Navy is conducting tests to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming between SEAL Delivery Vehicles and uncrewed underwater vehicles. The effort, discussed at SOF Week, aims to extend reach and reduce risk but faces unde…
China tests anti-air drones designed to intercept aerial targets
A report says China is conducting tests of anti-air drones to evaluate their ability to intercept airborne targets. The post describes the effort as experimental rather than an adopted weapons program, with potential as …
DRDO completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 UAV-launched missile near Kurnool, India
A post claims India’s DRDO successfully completed final trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 UAV-launched missile near Kurnool. The missile is described as a 12.5 kg fire-and-forget system with dual day/night seekers intend…
Reuters: China covertly trained Russian personnel in drone operations, some later fought in Ukraine
A Reuters-linked report claims China covertly trained around 200 Russian personnel in late 2025, with courses covering strike drones, FPV drones, and counter-UAV methods. Some trainees were reportedly later identified am…
U.S. Army uses FPV one-way attack drones during Balikatan 2026 counter-landing event in the Philippines
A social-media post claims that during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the U.S. Army used FPV one-way attack drones to strike a target resembling a Chinese PLA ZBD-05 amphibious landing craft.
Algerian army showcases CH-4B combat drone use during tactical exercises
A Telegram post claims the Algerian army demonstrated the combat employment of the Chinese-made CH-4B reconnaissance-strike UAV during tactical exercises.
NATO and UK-linked naval exercises in May highlight increased use of unmanned systems
A Telegram post claims multiple May naval exercises involving NATO and British forces are increasingly integrating unmanned systems, including UAVs, USVs and autonomous underwater vehicles. It cites Dynamic Mongoose, Tam…
Drones: RQ-20 Puma / Puma 3 AE
Russian 1st Tank Army reports training UAV operators with quadcopters
A Telegram post claims the Russian 1st Tank Army (Western Group of Forces) is conducting training for UAV operators using quadcopters. The described training includes reconnaissance, artillery fire correction, target det…
IDF General Staff exercise simulates surprise attack and responses to drone threats along eastern border
The IDF held a General Staff readiness exercise simulating a surprise attack scenario along Israel's eastern border, including responses to drone threats and complex incidents near the Dead Sea. The drill also involved f…