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.
Video shows China’s truck-mounted EMALS catapult launching a propeller-driven drone
Footage circulating on social media shows a modular, truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) catapult launching a propeller-driven drone. The exact time and location of the recording are unclear, but…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Oregon Army National Guard tests heavy-lift drone delivering live Bangalore torpedo in breaching trial
Oregon Army National Guard combat engineers tested a heavy-lift drone to deliver and help employ a live Bangalore torpedo during a simulated breach of wire obstacles. The trial took place at Orchard Combat Training Cente…
MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator embarked on USS Nimitz during Fleet Exercise 250
The U.S. Navy confirmed the Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator drone is aboard USS Nimitz while the carrier participates in Fleet Exercise 250 tied to U.S. 250th anniversary events. The drone was lashed to the …
MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator embarked on USS Nimitz during multinational exercise
The article notes that the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned tanker program's T-1 demonstrator was aboard USS Nimitz alongside other aircraft while participating in a large multinational exercise. The main focus is the final carri…
ZALA uncrewed boat “Kama” completes sea trials in the Sea of Japan near Sakhalin
The post reports sea trials of the ZALA “Kama” uncrewed high-speed boat in the Sea of Japan waters off Sakhalin, intended for patrol and rescue missions. It says the craft was remotely operated from the “Pushistyy” drone…
101st Airborne tests drones for obstacle breaching at JRTC in Louisiana
The 101st Airborne Division conducted field tests at the Joint Readiness Training Center in April, using hundreds of drones including in-house built one-way attack drones. The unit demonstrated drone-delivered grappling …
NATO Arctic Sentry drill in Norway highlights need for drones and ISR in High North
The article describes a simulated NATO reconnaissance mission in Arctic Norway as part of a large March exercise under the Arctic Sentry effort. It notes NATO’s need for long-endurance drones and other ISR assets to moni…
US to create two test ranges to replicate Ukraine war conditions for drone and counter-drone trials
A report says the United States will create two test ranges within about six weeks to recreate conditions similar to the war in Ukraine. The ranges are intended for testing drones, counter-drone systems, and electronic w…
MQ-28 Ghost Bat participates in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 at Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft is taking part in the U.S.-led multinational Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 across the Pacific. U.S. Air Force photos show the MQ-28 conducting taxi tests at Rota, Commonwealth of the …
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
US Army plans two training ranges focused on Ukraine-style drone and EW tactics
A Telegram post cites US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll saying at least two specialized training ranges will be set up within 4–6 weeks using existing sites. The ranges are intended to train drone employment, electronic war…