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.
Experts weigh Pentagon politics around new US drone-buying office leadership
The article discusses the creation and prospective leadership of a new Pentagon office intended to centralize or accelerate drone procurement. Experts argue the office’s effectiveness will depend on who leads it and how …
Russia uses small, reportedly unjammable drones to bypass Ukrainian electrical substation defenses
Reuters reports Russia is evading Ukrainian electrical substation defenses by using small drones described as difficult to jam. The report focuses on the evolving tactics and countermeasures around protecting power infra…
Germany contracts Rheinmetall and MBDA to develop naval laser weapon aimed at countering drones
Germany’s armed forces procurement office signed a contract with MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for German Navy vessels, intended in part for counter-drone defense. The prog…
Factories in Kirov Oblast fined over staffing shortfalls for protection against Ukrainian drones
A court in Kirov fined two factories for failing to meet regional operational штаб quotas for mobilization-reserve staffing intended to guard enterprises against Ukrainian drone threats; a third case was dismissed as min…
Three enterprises in Kirov, Russia fined for insufficient staff to guard against drones
A Telegram post citing Russian media claims three enterprises in Kirov were fined 200,000 rubles for lacking sufficient personnel to provide protection against drones. No specific drone incident, strike, or damage is des…
Rybar digest cites Pentagon centralizing drone management
A Rybar Telegram digest for 8 July lists an item claiming the Pentagon is centralizing management of drones. The post itself provides no operational details, locations, or outcomes beyond referencing the linked item.
US Senate Armed Services Committee backs 2027 defense bill with new command structure elevating drones
A Russian milblog reports that the US Senate Armed Services Committee voted for the FY2027 defense budget bill and that a key structural change would create a separate command, reflecting an elevated role for drones in t…
Zelenskyy and Sweden's PM discuss 'Drone Deal' and air defense support for Ukraine
A post reports that President Zelenskyy met Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and discussed strengthening Ukraine's combat aviation, pilot training, and preparation of a 'Drone Deal,' along with air defense needs. N…
UK-Netherlands amphibious ship program highlights planned operations with long-range drones and autonomous systems
The UK and the Netherlands announced a joint program to develop eight new amphibious transport ships, with flight decks intended to support current and future long-range drones and autonomous systems. The announcement al…
Taiwan ROCAF Skyguard anti-aircraft guns shown fitted with anti-drone net cages
A circulated image shows Republic of China Air Force Skyguard (GDF-006) 35mm towed anti-aircraft guns enclosed in dome-like lattice structures covered with anti-drone netting, apparently to protect against small FPV dron…