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.
NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania
Reuters reports that a NATO fighter aircraft shot down a drone in Lithuania. Details on the drone type, origin, and any damage or casualties were not provided in the supplied text.
Swarm Aero debuts Gamera drone concept aimed at replacing MQ-9 Reaper
Swarm Aero unveiled its Gamera uncrewed aircraft concept, emphasizing a simple, non-stealthy design optimized for extreme range as an alternative approach to Reaper-like missions. The report describes a shift in design p…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Drone strikes near Poland border cited by NATO's Rutte as sign of Putin's desperation
A report references drone strikes occurring near the Polish border, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte describing them as showing Russia's desperation. The provided text does not specify exact targets, casualties, or…
Ukraine says Russia uses Belarusian LTE networks and relay stations to support mass drone attacks
Ukrainian officials said Russia is leveraging Belarusian LTE mobile networks and relay stations to enable or improve large-scale drone attacks against Ukraine. The report describes an alleged operational method rather th…
China revises defense mobilization law to allow broader use of civilian resources including drone production
China updated its National Defense Mobilization Law, expanding legal authority to shift civilian economic and social resources toward defense in a conflict. Analysts cited that this could include taking control of capabi…
US Air Force names FQ-42A and FQ-44A CCAs and reiterates plan for 500 autonomous aircraft by 2032
The U.S. Air Force announced names for its new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (FQ-42A “Vengeance” and FQ-44A “Fury”) and outlined plans to field at least 500 autonomous aircraft by 2032. The article also references recent…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
US Air Force to create point defense career field and weapons system to protect air bases
The U.S. Air Force announced it will establish a point-defense weapons system and a new point-defense airmen career field within two years to better protect air bases from missile and drone attacks. The article cites rec…
Lockheed Martin to build four additional Vectis uncrewed aircraft prototypes; first flight still planned for 2027
Lockheed Martin said it will build four more Vectis uncrewed aircraft in addition to an existing prototype, bringing the total to five. A full-scale model was displayed at the Air & Space Forces Association conference in…
Report cites drone attack from Iraq halting Saudi East–West oil pipeline to Yanbu
The post claims the Saudi East–West oil pipeline was halted after a drone attack launched from Iraq, disrupting flows to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea. It frames the incident as contributing to a global energy crisis …
Reports describe mass UAV attacks and air-defense interceptions in Russia, Ukraine, and the Black Sea
A Telegram post claims Russia intercepted hundreds of fixed-wing UAVs over a 24-hour period, with a main raid direction toward Krasnodar Krai (Sochi). It also claims Ukraine was attacked by hundreds of drones including G…
Drones: Shahed-136