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.
Bulgaria expects to join NATO anti-drone initiative this month, minister says
Bulgaria's defence minister said the country expects to join a NATO anti-drone initiative within the month. The report concerns policy/coordination on counter-UAV measures rather than a specific drone strike or incident.
US military calls for planning to crash 100,000 drones in training next year
An opinion piece argues the US military should balance drone inventory with training attrition to maximize combat value per dollar, including planning for large-scale drone losses during training. It frames this as an in…
U.S. Army rapidly fields Merops interceptor drone as program of record for counter-UAS missions
The U.S. Army formalized the Merops interceptor drone as a program of record in 142 days and procured large quantities for counter-UAS use. The article cites Merops employment against Shahed-136-type one-way attack drone…
Drones: Shahed-136
US Army expands UAS Marketplace to 33 participating nations
The U.S. Army expanded its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace via a statement of intent signed by additional partner nations at AUSA in Washington, D.C. The initiative aims to speed government-to-government procuremen…
Estonia considers light jets and other options to counter Russian jet-powered drones
Estonia’s new defense minister said the country should study buying light jet aircraft and other systems to shoot down Russia’s jet-powered attack drones. The comments describe a potential shift in Estonia’s air-defense …
US Army issues new 'How The Army Fights' guidance emphasizing uncrewed systems and multidomain operations
Defense News reports on the U.S. Army's new 46-page 'How The Army Fights' guide, which shifts focus from counterinsurgency to multidomain, large-unit maneuver warfare. The guidance highlights the use of one-way attack dr…
Pentagon seeks $50B to scale autonomous and drone systems production, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is requesting about $50 billion in reconciliation funding to accelerate development and mass production of autonomous and robotic systems. The article also cites the …
Post claims Starlink restrictions are disrupting long-range drone operations on some fronts
A Telegram post claims that restrictions and reduced performance of Starlink are halting long-range drone operations in several directions and could later affect short-range drones and relays. It also claims a full shutd…
U.S. Army orders creation of Futures and Autonomous Systems Command for unmanned and autonomous warfare
The U.S. Army directed the establishment of a new command (FASCOM) and a centralized acquisition executive for priority autonomous systems, including drones and robotics roles across units. The move follows a Pentagon in…
US Army targets early 2028 fielding of E-HEL directed-energy counter-drone system LOCUST X3
The U.S. Army says its first Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) counter-UAS weapon, LOCUST X3, could complete testing and be ready for operations by early 2028, with delivery planned for Q4 FY2027. Officials discussed th…