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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs moving near Veselynove toward Voznesensk and west of Mykolaiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs flying past Veselynove toward Voznesensk from the south and another UAV west of Mykolaiv on a northeast course. No strike impacts or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Pivdenne in Odesa region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported a UAV flying toward Pivdenne from the northeast in Odesa region. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV in southwest Mykolaiv region heading northwest
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV detected in the southwest of Mykolaiv Oblast, moving on a northwesterly course. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV in southwest Kherson region heading northeast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV detected in the southwest of Kherson Oblast, moving on a northeast course. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
French Rafale fighters shoot down drone over Latvia during NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
French Air and Space Force Rafale fighters deployed to NATO Baltic Air Policing from Šiauliai Air Base were scrambled after a drone entered Latvian airspace and shot it down over an uninhabited area. Latvian authorities …
Airbus unveils U145 uncrewed cargo helicopter concept and plans first flight for 2026
Airbus announced development of the U145, an uncrewed autonomous cargo variant of the H145 helicopter, and displayed it ahead of the ILA Berlin airshow. The company said a first flight is planned for late 2026 and entry …
Airbus unveils U145 autonomous helicopter drone concept for cargo resupply and other military roles
Airbus unveiled the U145 autonomous helicopter drone concept intended for cargo supply operations and other military missions such as armed scouting, surveillance, crewed-uncrewed teaming, and acting as a mothership for …
Report cites Iranian missile and drone attack on Kuwait airport, killing one and halting flights
The article references a recent attack in which Iran allegedly struck Kuwait’s airport with missiles and drones. It says one person was killed, airport facilities were damaged, and flights were halted.
French Rafale on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace near Berzgale
A French Rafale fighter jet participating in NATO Baltic Air Policing shot down an unidentified drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia. The drone was downed at 0705 GMT near Berzgale; Latvian officials reported …
Polish-Ukrainian firm Molfar Defence develops tactical radar to detect low-flying drones
Molfar Defence says it is developing a new generation of tactical radar systems to detect small, low-altitude drones, including fiber-optic or wire-guided types resistant to electronic warfare. The company plans to open …