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 milblog discusses Ukrainian deep-strike drone raid tactics and air-defense cost exchange
A Russian milblog post summarizes claimed Ukrainian deep-strike drone raid tactics, including decoy drones allegedly flown without warheads to exhaust air-defense missiles and routing flights based on communications cove…
US develops AI-controlled Bullfrog anti-drone machine-gun turret
A post claims a US-developed Bullfrog remote weapon module uses AI and sensors to detect drones and engage them with an M240 7.62mm machine gun at up to 500 meters. It is described as intended for mounting on light vehic…
Post discusses evolving Ukrainian long-range drone raid tactics against Russia
A Russian milblog post describes how long-range drones fly using Leningrad Oblast as an example and claims Ukrainian deep-strike raid tactics have changed by mid-2026 from mass launches to more refined methods. It is ana…
Zelenskyy and Latvia’s defense minister discuss implementing the Drone Deal
A post says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Latvia’s new defense minister Raivis Melnis and discussed implementation of a Drone Deal signed this week, plus financing for joint projects and cooperation within EU, NATO a…
Ukraine announces military service reform and highlights scaling of mid-range strike drones
A Ukrainian General Staff post outlines a major reform of military service contracts, pay, and personnel management. It also claims Ukraine has scaled “mid-range strike drones” to achieve fire control over the land corri…
Airbus launches 'Team Gen 6' and outlines Eurofighter trials to collaborate with uncrewed combat aircraft
Airbus announced the 'Team Gen 6' initiative under German-Spanish leadership and discussed plans for Eurofighter trials as a 'command fighter' working with uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft. The article describes pr…
Putin says Russia is developing a satellite-based drone control system
Reuters reports that Vladimir Putin said Russia is developing a satellite-based system to control drones. The statement indicates a capability and doctrine development rather than a specific drone strike or incident.
Israeli startup unveils laser system it says can destroy drones in seconds
An Israeli startup, Esh-Tech, announced a laser-based counter-UAS system it claims can defeat drones within seconds. The company says the system is smaller, lower power, vehicle-connectable, and cheaper than comparable l…
Pentagon CTO suggests shifting funds from traditional systems to buy more low-cost autonomous drones
A Pentagon technology official said the department may trade off spending on high-end traditional weapons and systems to prioritize procurement of low-cost autonomous weapons, including drones, if budget reconciliation f…
Ukraine defense AI chief outlines AI-integrated drone warfare and unified battlefield operating system
A Ukrainian defense ministry official described plans to integrate AI into unified command-and-control networks to accelerate drone operations and battlefield decision-making. The remarks frame an anticipated shift towar…