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.
Russian TV host calls for treason cases against people filming during UAV attacks
A Russian TV host, Armen Gasparyan, urged authorities to open criminal cases for state treason against Russians who record videos during UAV attacks. The post discusses punitive measures and rhetoric but does not describ…
Ukraine’s 433rd Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion reorganized into a regiment
A post states that Ukraine’s 433rd Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion is being expanded/reorganized into a regiment and is recruiting for combat and support roles, including UAV operators and ground robot operators. No …
France develops Ukraine-inspired kill web to link sensors and weapons for faster targeting
France is developing a “kill web” to connect battlefield sensors and weapon systems, inspired by Ukraine’s Delta networked targeting approach. The effort, discussed at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, is intended to…
French Army fields anti-drone cage armor prototype for Leclerc XLR tanks
The French Army presented an upgraded Leclerc XLR tank fitted with roof-mounted cage armor intended to improve protection against drone threats. The prototype was built by the Army technical section and is being manufact…
US Senate panel backs proposal for a dedicated combatant command for drones and autonomous systems
A US Senate Armed Services Committee vote on the FY2027 defense policy/budget bill includes language to create a Robotic and Autonomous Systems Combatant Command (RASCC). The proposal would elevate drones/autonomous syst…
Pro-Russian activist claims Russian forces in Donetsk disguise as civilians to avoid Ukrainian drone attacks
A Telegram post quotes Odesa-based pro-Russian figure Vladimir Grubnik saying Russian forces in Donetsk allegedly move in civilian clothes and use civilian-looking transport to reduce the risk of Ukrainian drone strikes.…
Shark attack prompts Australian state to review restrictions on drone use
A shark attack has prompted an Australian state to review curbs on drone operations, potentially affecting how drones are used for beach surveillance and public safety. The report frames this as a policy/regulatory recon…
Drones: Shark
Post discusses shift toward autonomous FPV drone attacks using machine vision and radio silence
A Telegram post argues that battlefield automation is moving toward optionally unmanned assault actions, with FPV drones increasingly using machine-vision modules to autonomously complete terminal attack phases. It descr…
Putin says Russia is actively working on FPV drones and AI-enabled drones
A Telegram post quotes Putin on 12.06.2026 saying Russia is conducting very active work on FPV drones and drones with artificial intelligence. The author criticizes the pace and effectiveness of this effort and links it …
Report claims US may sharply cut deliveries of reconnaissance and strike drones to Europe
A Telegram post cites media reports that the US could reduce or halt deliveries of reconnaissance and strike UAVs to Europe as part of broader force and equipment reductions. The post frames this as affecting NATO intell…