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.
UAV reported east of Kharkiv heading toward the city and south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV east of Kharkiv. The drone was said to be on a course toward the city and then south.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs moving toward Kirovohrad and western course in Dnipropetrovsk
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports jet-powered UAVs heading into Kirovohrad region from western Dnipropetrovsk region and additional jet-powered UAVs in northern Dnipropetrovsk region moving west.
Israel says it struck southern Lebanon after Hezbollah drone launch
Israel said it carried out strikes in southern Lebanon following a Hezbollah drone launch, according to Reuters. Details on damage or casualties were not provided in the supplied text.
Russian drone strike hits Ukraine security service headquarters, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Russian drones struck Ukraine's security service headquarters, marking an escalation in the air war. The brief item does not provide further details on casualties or damage in the provided text.
Russian FPV drones hit Ukrainian armored assault group near Pokrovsk, damaging an M1A1 Abrams
The article describes Russian FPV drone attacks against Ukrainian armored vehicles during operations near Pokrovsk, including an attempt on March 31 to seize an industrial area near Hryshyne. Footage and accounts indicat…
U.S. Air Force issues RFI for medium-caliber anti-aircraft guns to defend overseas bases from drones
The U.S. Air Force posted a Request for Information seeking a ground-based medium-caliber gun system to defend air bases against unmanned aircraft systems and subsonic cruise missiles. The move reflects a push for the Ai…
Drones: Shahed-136 · Geran-2 (Russian Shahed-136 production)
Imagery shows China's WZ-X stealth flying-wing drone undergoing testing at Malan facility
New satellite imagery and photos reportedly show the large low-observable WZ-X flying-wing UAV at the PLAAF test facility near Malan, Xinjiang. The images are discussed as confirming aspects of the drone’s wing configura…
Drones: Caihong CH-7 (Rainbow-7)
US Air Force accelerates Massed Modular Aircraft program to replace MQ-9A Reaper with ~$10M drone
The U.S. Air Force says it is accelerating acquisition of a new MQ-9A Reaper successor called the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA), targeting about $10M per air vehicle (excluding sensors and some systems). The push is link…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Russian drone strike hits SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring at least 12
A Russian drone strike reportedly hit the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters in central Kyiv. The report says at least 12 people were injured.
US Air Force accelerates MQ-9 Reaper successor program after combat losses tied to Iran operations
The U.S. Air Force said it is accelerating development of a cheaper, more expendable MQ-9A Reaper successor (Massed Modular Aircraft) after significant combat losses during operations against Iran. Officials discussed pu…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper