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 representatives reportedly travel to Taiwan to build drone supply chains bypassing China
A Rybar video digest claims that representatives of Ukraine traveled to Taiwan to establish drone-related supply chains circumventing China. The post provides no specific operational details, dates, or locations beyond t…
Belgium announces €3B+ investment in layered air defense including counter-drone Skyranger 30
Belgium’s defense minister said at a NATO leaders meeting that Belgium will invest over €3 billion to build a multi-layer air defense system. The plan includes buying NASAMS, Skyranger 30 short-range air-defense systems …
Ukraine announces creation of deep-strike command focused on long-range drone attacks on Russia
A Russian milblog reports that President Zelensky said Ukraine created a command for long-range influence/deep-strike operations aimed at reducing Russia's war potential. The post also describes formation of unified rapi…
Smolensk group claims homemade harpoon device can down enemy drones
A Telegram post says local enthusiasts in Smolensk developed a homemade mechanical “harpoon” solution to bring down UAVs. The post promotes a livestream with a local FPV piloting center head to discuss the anti-drone app…
Rybar video recap claims Ukraine expanding use of “biodrones” and conventional strike means
A Rybar daily video recap claims the FSB thwarted a Ukrainian special services operation targeting senior military personnel and an airfield, and warns of an ongoing threat including “biodrones” and other strike means. T…
Zelenskyy orders creation of new long-range command and Rapid Response Joint Forces including UAV component
Ukraine's president said he signed decrees creating a special long-range command within the Armed Forces and establishing Rapid Response Joint Forces. The new rapid response formation is described as combining assault tr…
Germany contracts MBDA-Rheinmetall naval high-energy laser system aimed at countering drones by 2029
Germany's BAAINBw signed a contract with MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall to develop a naval high-energy laser weapon system intended to improve protection of German Navy vessels, including against drones. The system is …
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…