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.
NATO and Ukraine launch innovation challenge for persistent denial of Russian airfields using uncrewed systems
NATO bodies and Ukraine announced a private-sector innovation challenge seeking concepts to persistently deny Russian airfields, including via uncrewed aerial systems, autonomous munitions, and swarming approaches. The a…
Hezbollah introduces fiber-optic FPV drones in southern Lebanon, releasing footage of attack on Israeli tank
Defense News reports Hezbollah has begun using fiber-optic tethered FPV drones in southern Lebanon, describing them as resistant to jamming and a significant shift in battlefield tactics. Hezbollah released video in late…
Ukraine launches TrophyLab platform to share technical intelligence from captured Russian weapons
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense launched TrophyLab, an access-controlled platform for vetted allies to access technical intelligence from captured Russian military hardware, including drones. The initiative formalizes and …
Zelenskyy says Ukraine demanded Belarus dismantle drone signal repeaters aiding Russian attacks
President Zelenskyy said Kyiv has repeatedly demanded Minsk dismantle signal repeaters on Belarusian territory that help Russian drones attack Ukraine. He warned that if Belarus does not switch them off, Ukraine will do …
US Army Pacific forms new command to field massed drone and AI-enabled C2 concepts for Pacific operations
U.S. Army Pacific announced the creation of the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command – Pacific to speed reaction times and sustain operations in contested Pacific environments. Leaders described plans to overwhelm …
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US Army launches Indo-Pacific multi-domain command integrating unmanned systems
The US Army launched a new Indo-Pacific multi-domain command that will integrate cyber, space, electronic warfare and unmanned systems under a Cross Domain Contact Layer concept. The framework envisions combining sensors…
Ukraine MoD to introduce licensing and rewards for military-developed frontline technologies
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence plans a transparent licensing mechanism and reward system for servicemembers who develop technologies for the фронт. At least 25% of licensing revenue would go to the military authors, with …
Ukraine General Staff highlights creation of Unmanned Systems Forces and drone-centric warfare standards
A General Staff message to military academy graduates states that Ukraine created a separate branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, and that Ukrainian standards for drone use and digital battlefield management are being st…
Japan plans rapid deployment of autonomous interceptor drones and demonstrations to fast-track acquisition
Japan's procurement agency announced a demonstration schedule next month to accelerate acquisition and mass production of autonomous interceptor drones, with installations planned by 2027 near key sites. The Ministry of …
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Ukraine intelligence says Russian 58th Army ordered to intensify FPV drone strikes on civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) claims Russian occupation commanders ordered units from Russia’s 58th Army to increase FPV drone strike intensity and target civilian objects in Zaporizhzhia. The post also alleges pl…