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.
AUKUS partners sign agreement on underwater drones and adjust submarine acquisition plan
The AUKUS partners signed an agreement related to underwater drones and moved to accelerate elements of their submarine plan. The report says Australia will forgo purchasing a new-build Virginia-class submarine and inste…
Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Ukraine denies
Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, while Kyiv denied the allegation. The report did not provide independently verified details on damage or casualties in the provided text.
Ukrainian military reports drone strike hit Russian brigade linked to Bucha war crimes
Ukraine's military said a Ukrainian drone strike hit a Russian brigade previously accused of committing war crimes in Bucha. The brief item does not provide clear details on the exact location, timing, or damage.
Estonia installs stationary drone-detection systems along border with Russia
Estonia reported installing its first stationary systems intended to detect drones along its border with Russia. The move reflects a border-security deployment aimed at monitoring potential UAV activity.
Kyiv denies Russian claims of Ukrainian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukraine denied Russia's claim that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The report concerns an alleged drone attack, but details on damage or casualties are not provided in the snippet.
Putin says drone that crashed in Romania was likely Ukrainian
Russia's President Vladimir Putin said a drone that crashed in Romania was likely Ukrainian. The report concerns a cross-border drone crash incident on Romanian territory.
Russian drone hits apartment block in Romania, injuring two
Romanian officials said a Russian drone struck a block of flats in Romania on Friday, starting a fire. Two people were reported injured.
Residents describe fears after drone hits Romanian city block
Residents in a Romanian city returned to inspect damage after a drone hit a residential block early Friday morning. The report focuses on local fears and the aftermath of the strike.
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology under Aukus
The US, UK and Australia announced development of underwater drone technology under the Aukus pact. The effort is aimed at protecting undersea cables and strengthening naval defence capabilities.
IDF says UAV from Lebanon was intercepted near Israel-Lebanon border; no injuries reported
The IDF reported that after sirens in northern Israel, a UAV launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory was intercepted. A suspicious aerial target also fell near the Israel-Lebanon border, and another target was ide…