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.
HUR says children on occupied Ukrainian territories were taught to operate drones at Zarnitsa 2.0 events
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) reports that during the “Zarnitsa 2.0” competitions held in May 2026 on temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, organizers trained children in weapons, explosives, and drone oper…
Belarus tested Klyon short-range radar for detecting low-observable UAVs during drills in Grodno region
The Klyon short-range reconnaissance radar reportedly confirmed its performance during a tactical-special exercise in Belarus' Grodno region, detecting ground and air targets including small/low-RCS UAVs. The drill pract…
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93rd Brigade reports 2025 operation near Dobropillia using UAVs among other assets
A Telegram post links to a video describing a 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" operation to regain control of the villages of Vesele and Hruzke near Dobropillia, noting the use of UAVs of various types alongside other forces…
Rheinmetall demonstrates FV-014 loitering munition launches from containerized truck launcher in Germany
Rheinmetall demonstrated launches of its FV-014 loitering munition from a containerized launcher mounted on an HX-series truck, including while moving. The customer demonstration occurred in July at the German Aerospace …
Ukraine says jet-powered interceptor drones are undergoing combat testing against Shahed-type drones
Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov said the first Ukrainian jet-powered interceptor drones are undergoing combat testing to counter jet-powered Shahed-type drones. The post claims the interceptor can exceed 600 km/h due…
US Army opens test ranges to private industry for drone and counter-drone testing
The US Army announced it will open several military test ranges to private industry to accelerate testing of drones and counter-drone systems, including electronic-warfare conditions modeled after Ukraine. Camp Grayling,…
Russian drone operators’ gathering “Dronnitsa” postponed over reported planned Kyiv strike
Organizers said the all-Russian UAV operators’ gathering “Dronnitsa” was postponed after receiving information about a planned strike during the event. They cited the need for significant air-defense and security resourc…
Russian 20th Army assault units train, including counter-UAV drills
A Telegram post describes training of assault units from Russia's 20th Army (GV "West"), including a dedicated block on countering UAVs in various conditions. No specific drone models, location, or date are provided.
Boeing tests ultra-low-cost radar seeker by tracking and engaging drones at Spaceport America
Boeing reported developmental testing of its Ultra Low-Cost Seeker (ULCS), including ground-based tracking of a passing drone and a rocket-launched test against a second drone carrying a radar reflector at Spaceport Amer…
Taiwan tests Shield AI Hivemind autonomy on Mighty Hornet III UAVs
A Taiwanese defense research institute integrated Shield AI's Hivemind AI into the Mighty Hornet III UAV and conducted an autonomous flight demonstration. The drones reportedly searched a designated area, maintained inte…