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.
US diplomat urges Taiwan to build a “hornet’s nest” of drones to deter conflict
A senior U.S. representative in Taiwan called for building large numbers of air, surface, and subsurface drones to strengthen deterrence. The article also describes competing Taiwanese legislative proposals and budgets t…
Dutch military invests millions in drone software platform
Reuters reports the Dutch military is investing millions of euros in a software platform related to drones. The move indicates a capability and procurement shift toward improved drone operations and management.
NATO concept cited as integrating allied land forces, drones and data for eastern flank defense plans
The article notes that a combined NATO/U.S. Army headquarters developed the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, described as integrating allied land forces, drones and data under NATO defense plans. This is presented as…
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Ukraine and Latvia discuss cooperation and note agreement on a Drone Coalition
Ukraine's General Staff reported a phone call with Latvia's armed forces commander, discussing the battlefield situation and Russia's continued use of drones against civilian infrastructure. The post also notes a recentl…
Pentagon creates DRPM-UxS office to centralize unmanned and autonomous systems programs
A June 29 Pentagon memo made public July 2 establishes the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) to consolidate most drone and autonomous systems programs under a new office reporting to the …
US diplomat urges Taiwan to become a “hornet’s nest” of drones
A senior US diplomat said drones are a game-changing opportunity to strengthen Taiwan’s security, advocating a large-scale drone-focused defensive posture. The remarks reflect a policy/doctrine emphasis rather than a spe…
EU Commission earmarks funding for Ukrainian drones, Rybar video roundup says
A Rybar video roundup claims European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen is allocating separate funds for Ukrainian drones to support sustained UAV production. The post discusses broader geopolitical and military devel…
Pentagon memo creates autonomy czar to oversee most drone and unmanned vehicle efforts
An internal memo reported by Breaking Defense says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created an “autonomy czar” role to manage most unmanned efforts across ground, small air, and sea vehicles. The position reportedly report…
UK Defence Investment Plan outlines Royal Navy hybrid force with new uncrewed platform types
The UK Defence Investment Plan describes a Royal Navy 'hybrid' force structure integrating maritime uncrewed systems and outlines four new uncrewed platform types (Types 91–94). It also reiterates plans to test and deplo…
UK defence investment plan proposes replacing AW159 Wildcat helicopters with reconnaissance UAVs
A WarGonzo post discussing the UK Ministry of Defence investment plan says the British Army intends to replace AW159 Wildcat helicopters with reconnaissance drones and pursue an Atlantic anti-submarine surveillance conce…