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.
Pushilin participated in a Rosgvardiya training session that included drone launches
A Telegram post reports that Denis Pushilin took part in a Rosgvardiya training session, completing an obstacle course, shooting, and launching drones. No drone models, location details, or outcomes were provided.
US Marines conduct Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines including counter-drone engagements
During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, US Marine units conducted an integrated air defense demonstration in Zambales that engaged quadcopter and fixed-wing drone targets using MADIS counter-drone systems. The…
US and allied forces conduct Project Flytrap drone-swarm exercise in Lithuania
The U.S. Army and allied forces conducted Project Flytrap in Lithuania, testing tactics and technologies for operating against and with drone swarms, including jamming and counter-UAS defenses. The exercise involved near…
Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines include deployments of unmanned NMESIS missile launchers
During Balikatan 2026 (Apr 20–May 8), U.S. Marine Corps units deployed NMESIS unmanned missile launchers to multiple sites in the Batanes Island Group and conducted simulated maritime strike activities. The article descr…
NATO Crystal Arrow exercise in Latvia tests unmanned ground vehicles alongside aerial drones
During NATO’s Crystal Arrow exercise at the Sēlija training area in central Latvia, troops tested unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial drones in opposing-force scenarios. Latvian forces used the Ark Robotics Ark-1 …
Ukraine UGV Simba shown operating in NATO Baltic exercise after being hit by an FPV drone
Video from a NATO Baltic exercise shows Ukraine’s Simba unmanned ground vehicle conducting night missions and continuing to operate after losing a wheel and being struck by an FPV drone.
US Marines conduct drone training with Neros Archer Strike Variant systems at Camp Schwab, Okinawa
Marines with the 12th Littoral Combat Team conducted drone training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan. The post says the training used Neros Archer Strike Variant systems to sharpen flight and navigation skills.
UAE releases test footage of jet-powered strike drone with 250 km range
A social-media post says the United Arab Emirates released test footage of a jet-powered strike drone with a stated 250-kilometer range. The post also claims the system was publicly shown at a military parade in Belgrade…
U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper test-fires laser-guided APKWS rockets at Nevada Test and Training Range
General Atomics confirmed recent flight tests in which a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A employed laser-guided 70mm APKWS rockets, including profiles against aerial targets. The testing supports potential counter-UAS applications i…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · Shahed-136 · MQ-1C Gray Eagle / Gray Eagle ER
UAS operators assist search during African Lion 26 exercise off southern Morocco
During the African Lion 26 joint military exercise near the Cap Draa Training Area in southern Morocco, UAS operators were among the assets used in the search for two missing U.S. soldiers. One soldier’s remains were rec…