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.
Post claims ex–South Korean president sentenced over ordering military UAVs into Pyongyang airspace
A Telegram post claims a Seoul court sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for ordering military UAVs to be sent into North Korean territory/airspace near Pyongyang. The post alleges…
SkyFall and Airbus sign partnership to integrate P1-SUN interceptors with Airbus Air C2 at ILA Berlin Air Show
Ukrainian defense-tech company SkyFall and Airbus Defence and Space signed a memorandum at the ILA Berlin Air Show to cooperate on integrating P1-SUN interceptor drones with Airbus Air C2 airspace command-and-control. Th…
Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall signs strategic partnership memorandum with Airbus Defence and Space
Skyfall, producer of the Vampire and P1-SUN drones, reportedly signed a memorandum on strategic partnership with Airbus Defence and Space. The cooperation includes integrating the P1-SUN interceptor drone with Airbus Air…
South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30 years over drone incursion case
A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon to a 30-year prison term in a case tied to a drone incursion, according to Reuters. The provided text does not include details on the incursion’s timing, location, or …
Germany plans to pair P-8 aircraft with MQ-9B drones for maritime surveillance
Germany’s naval aviation leadership described plans to operate MQ-9B unmanned systems alongside P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, integrating them step by step. The concept is aimed at improving surveillance, including monit…
Rostec presents automated drone-interceptor system for coastal and maritime area protection
Rostec’s Shvabe holding presented a system at the “Fleet” international naval salon that detects hostile UAVs and guides interceptor drones to engage them. The system includes a ground optoelectronic station, interceptor…
France DGA issues RFI for collaborative combat UAV system with carrier-capable requirements
France's defense procurement agency (DGA) published an RFI to explore a future Collaborative Combat UAV (CCA) system, including questions indicating potential aircraft-carrier launch and recovery compatibility. The RFI a…
MBDA showcases hybrid laser and interceptor counter-drone system aimed at small UAV threats
MBDA presented a hybrid counter-drone platform combining a high-energy laser and an interceptor concept. The company says it is designed to counter small, fast, low-cost unmanned aerial threats and could enter service wi…
US Senate Armed Services Committee advances bill to create a combatant command for drones
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted a defense policy bill out of committee that would create a new combatant command focused on drones. The action reflects a proposed organizational/doctrinal change rather than an …
Romania seeks safeguards for Ukrainian naval drones near Romanian territorial waters
Romania is reported to want Ukrainian naval drones to self-detonate when approaching Romania’s territorial waters. The report reflects a proposed operational constraint/safety measure rather than a specific strike or inc…