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.
Italian fighter jets shoot down unidentified drone over Lithuania
Italian Air Force fighter jets reportedly shot down an unidentified drone over Lithuania after an airspace incursion. The report says this was the second such response by Italy in the past 30 days.
Counter-drone systems and drones displayed at AFA trade show day 2
The article describes drones and counter-drone systems (including lasers) shown on the trade show floor during day 2 of the AFA event. It is an exhibition/deployment-style display rather than an operational strike or inc…
Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit, according to Reuters. The report does not provide details on damage or casualties in the provided text.
Italian NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuanian airspace near Pratkunai
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus after midnight on Tuesday. The drone crashed near the village of Pratkunai, not far from Kaunas; Lithuanian officials said it ma…
Report: Iranian strikes damaged US bases and destroyed or damaged MQ-4C and up to 30 MQ-9 drones
A DoD Inspector General report says Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings at U.S. bases across multiple Middle East countries and damaged U.S. diplomatic facilities. The report also cites vetted tall…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
CBO: U.S. spent $38B in Iran conflict; defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks
A CBO analysis says U.S. combat operations against Iran through Aug. 1 cost about $38 billion and involved defending U.S. forces and allies against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. The report estimates the U.…
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone over southern Lithuania
A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The drone was reported as probably launched by Russia.
NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
A NATO fighter jet reportedly shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania amid concerns about border incursions linked to the war in Ukraine. EU officials warned the incident could signal a wider spillover of the …
Oil tanker El Gaia attacked in Strait of Hormuz; US says missile then drone strike
A tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz left two sailors missing, according to Oman. Iran said the vessel caught fire after hitting mines, while the US said it was struck by a missile and then a drone.
Post claims Ukrainian drones targeted Syzran refinery overnight; also mentions strikes on Chornomorsk port and flights toward Odesa and Kyiv
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces sent a large number of drones overnight toward Syzran and its oil refinery, reporting impacts while also asserting air defenses performed effectively. It also alleges two cargo shi…