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-linked post claims Rubikon Center intercepted over 9,000 Ukrainian multicopter drones
A Telegram post claims operators of the "Rubikon" Center have destroyed/intercepted over 9,000 Ukrainian multicopter drones, including more than 1,700 in June 2026. It provides a breakdown by drone type (heavy multicopte…
Russian-linked post claims Rubicon Center intercepted over 9,000 Ukrainian multicopter drones
A Telegram post claims operators of the "Rubicon" Center have destroyed/intercepted more than 9,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces multicopter drones, including over 1,700 in June 2026. It provides a breakdown by drone type (hea…
Report describes Russian shift in Shahed drone tactics and increased use of jet and seeker variants
A Ukrainian source claims Russia has changed how it employs Shahed/Geran-2 drones, shifting piston-engine drones to frontline logistics strikes and using more jet-powered variants for deep strikes. The post also alleges …
Drones: Shahed-136
Russia proposes temporary halt to shelling in Kostiantynivka amid ongoing fighting and drone use
A Ukrainian channel reports active fighting in Kostiantynivka and says Russia proposed a temporary ceasefire/halt to shelling from 12:00 to 18:00 on 6 July. The post argues Ukrainian drone strikes are hindering Russian c…
Ukraine General Staff highlights integration of maritime unmanned systems in naval warfare approach
A General Staff of Ukraine message marking Navy Day states that Ukraine has integrated maritime unmanned (uncrewed) systems and other technologies, describing this as changing the philosophy of modern naval warfare. It r…
Russian industry group discusses joint early-warning and counter-UAV systems to protect factories
A Russian milblog reports that the head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs said companies are discussing with authorities the creation of early detection, alerting, and counter-UAV systems to protec…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans a sea defense line using interceptor drones launched from multiple platforms
A Telegram post cites President Zelenskyy saying Ukraine plans to create a maritime defensive line using interceptor (anti-air) drones. The drones would be launched from various platforms, including sea drones, and futur…
Rybar discusses countering Ukrainian Hornet drones threatening rear supply routes
A Russian milblog post claims Ukrainian forces in early 2026 widely fielded Hornet-type UAVs controlled via Starlink with auto-targeting, putting rear highways under constant attack. It frames this as a problem requiring…
Taiwan considers bills to fund procurement and domestic production of UAVs and USVs
A post reports that Taiwan is set to review draft bills on purchasing and expanding domestic production of UAVs (and unmanned surface vessels). The acting US representative on Taiwan urged Taiwan to become a "wasp nest" …
Ukraine discusses scaling domestic production of drones and other advanced weapons at high-level meeting
A Ukrainian leadership meeting discussed expanding domestic production capacity for advanced weapons, emphasizing drones of all types, EW systems, missiles, and air defense needs. The statement also tasked ministries to …