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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Poltava from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV moving toward Poltava from the east. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
UAV reported moving from northern Chernihiv region toward northern Kyiv region
A UAV was reported flying from northern Chernihiv Oblast along the border with Belarus toward northern Kyiv Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kryvyi Rih from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported UAVs moving toward Kryvyi Rih from the south. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Mykolaiv from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward Mykolaiv from the east. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports multiple UAV groups heading toward Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported several groups of UAVs moving in the direction of Zaporizhzhia. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Airbus launches 'Team Gen 6' and outlines Eurofighter trials to collaborate with uncrewed combat aircraft
Airbus announced the 'Team Gen 6' initiative under German-Spanish leadership and discussed plans for Eurofighter trials as a 'command fighter' working with uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft. The article describes pr…
Putin says Russia is developing a satellite-based drone control system
Reuters reports that Vladimir Putin said Russia is developing a satellite-based system to control drones. The statement indicates a capability and doctrine development rather than a specific drone strike or incident.
Israeli startup unveils laser system it says can destroy drones in seconds
An Israeli startup, Esh-Tech, announced a laser-based counter-UAS system it claims can defeat drones within seconds. The company says the system is smaller, lower power, vehicle-connectable, and cheaper than comparable l…
Tiny drones featured at the Berlin Air Show
A Breaking Defense wrap-up from the final day of the Berlin Air Show highlights small drones on display. The item concerns drone presence and showcasing at an air show rather than a strike or incident.
Pentagon CTO suggests shifting funds from traditional systems to buy more low-cost autonomous drones
A Pentagon technology official said the department may trade off spending on high-end traditional weapons and systems to prioritize procurement of low-cost autonomous weapons, including drones, if budget reconciliation f…