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.
Russian pro-war channel claims Russia lacks heavy UAVs and scavenges Ukrainian drones for parts
A Telegram post cites a pro-war (Z) channel claiming Russia has not produced heavy UAVs for its army and instead collects downed Ukrainian drones from fields to restore them. The post is commentary and does not describe …
Ukrainian 414th Brigade video shows FPV drone strike on alleged Russian millionaire
A Telegram post claims operators from Ukraine's 414th Brigade "Birds of Magyar" conducted a successful FPV drone strike, shown in video footage. The post does not specify the exact location or date of the strike beyond t…
Drone attack reported on bridge leading to Dzhankoy checkpoint in Crimea, traffic halted
A Telegram post claims a bridge leading to the Dzhankoy border checkpoint was attacked by drones for the second time in a week. Traffic through the checkpoint was reportedly stopped while services worked at the scene, wi…
Ukraine approves concept for development of rocket forces and artillery through 2030, noting growing role of UAV systems
Ukraine's General Staff announced approval of a development concept for the Rocket Forces and Artillery through 2030. The statement highlights evolving warfare methods and the increasing role of unmanned aerial systems a…
Ukraine reports Russian overnight attack with 166 drones; 146 shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched 166 strike UAVs and decoy drones plus two Kh-59/69 guided missiles overnight 8–9 June. Ukrainian air defenses said 146 drones were shot down or suppressed, with impac…
Japan considers AEW radar pods for JMSDF MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs
A report says Japan is considering equipping JMSDF MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones with podded airborne early warning radar to strengthen Pacific-side surveillance. The move is tied to planned updates to Japan’s security docume…
MTG-Dolphin unveils Proteus 36 MLC medium unmanned surface vessel concept at HEMUS 2026
At the HEMUS 2026 defense exhibition in Plovdiv, MTG-Dolphin presented its Proteus 36 MLC, a 37-meter Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel concept. The company described modular mission payload options including sensors, CIWS,…
Ukrainian Air Force reports attack UAV heading toward Pivdenne from the Black Sea
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported an attack UAV moving toward Pivdenne from the Black Sea waters. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Attack UAVs reported over western Sumy region heading toward Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported attack UAVs in the western part of Sumy region flying west toward Chernihiv region. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Ternuvate near Zaporizhzhia-Dnipropetrovsk border
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV observed near the border of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, heading toward Ternuvate. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.