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.
Ukraine and EU sign “Drone Deal” cooperation agreement on unmanned systems
A Telegram post reports that Ukraine and the European Union concluded a “Drone Deal” agreement to cooperate in the drone/UAV sector. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is cited as saying Ukraine’s combat …
Elbit proposes converting commercial ships into floating bases for Hermes 650 Spark drones
Elbit Systems outlined a maritime concept to convert commercial vessels into platforms operating 9–12 Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, using ships as remote launch and recovery sites. The company framed it as a lower-…
France tests and integrates 68mm laser-guided rockets on Rafale for low-cost counter-drone missions
France’s DGA conducted live-fire integration tests of 68mm laser-guided rockets on the Rafale, creating a lower-cost option for countering one-way attack drones. The LADAC program aims to reduce reliance on expensive MIC…
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Ukrainian representatives reportedly travel to Taiwan to build drone supply chains bypassing China
A Rybar video digest claims that representatives of Ukraine traveled to Taiwan to establish drone-related supply chains circumventing China. The post provides no specific operational details, dates, or locations beyond t…
Belgium announces €3B+ investment in layered air defense including counter-drone Skyranger 30
Belgium’s defense minister said at a NATO leaders meeting that Belgium will invest over €3 billion to build a multi-layer air defense system. The plan includes buying NASAMS, Skyranger 30 short-range air-defense systems …
Ukraine announces creation of deep-strike command focused on long-range drone attacks on Russia
A Russian milblog reports that President Zelensky said Ukraine created a command for long-range influence/deep-strike operations aimed at reducing Russia's war potential. The post also describes formation of unified rapi…
Smolensk group claims homemade harpoon device can down enemy drones
A Telegram post says local enthusiasts in Smolensk developed a homemade mechanical “harpoon” solution to bring down UAVs. The post promotes a livestream with a local FPV piloting center head to discuss the anti-drone app…
Rybar video recap claims Ukraine expanding use of “biodrones” and conventional strike means
A Rybar daily video recap claims the FSB thwarted a Ukrainian special services operation targeting senior military personnel and an airfield, and warns of an ongoing threat including “biodrones” and other strike means. T…
Zelenskyy orders creation of new long-range command and Rapid Response Joint Forces including UAV component
Ukraine's president said he signed decrees creating a special long-range command within the Armed Forces and establishing Rapid Response Joint Forces. The new rapid response formation is described as combining assault tr…
Germany contracts MBDA-Rheinmetall naval high-energy laser system aimed at countering drones by 2029
Germany's BAAINBw signed a contract with MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall to develop a naval high-energy laser weapon system intended to improve protection of German Navy vessels, including against drones. The system is …