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.
UAV reported in Poltava region heading toward Hradyzk
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Poltava Oblast moving in the direction of the settlement of Hradyzk. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported flying from the Black Sea toward Odesa Oblast (Chornomorsk/Lymanka)
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV approaching from the Black Sea toward Odesa Oblast, mentioning Chornomorsk and Lymanka as directions. No impact, damage, or casualties are described.
U.S. Navy seeks carrier-based combat drones with 1,000 nautical mile unrefueled strike radius
The U.S. Navy issued a broad request for information for an Air Wing of the Future family of uncrewed systems, including carrier-based drones able to deliver effects at least 1,000 nautical miles from a carrier without a…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
UK RAF launches Storm Fighter loyal wingman collaborative combat aircraft program
The UK Royal Air Force announced a new autonomous collaborative combat aircraft program called Storm Fighter, aimed at developing loyal wingman-type uncrewed combat aircraft to operate alongside crewed fighters. The anno…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
U.S. Marines used anti-drone netting during CJLOTS 26 logistics exercise in Pohang, South Korea
Photos from CJLOTS 26 show apparent anti-drone netting installed on an Improved Navy Lighterage System ship-to-shore floating platform during a logistics offload exercise. U.S. Forces Korea said the training strengthened…
UK RAF announces Storm Fighter drone wingman program and new Storm Chrome and Storm Fire designs
The Royal Air Force outlined plans for a drone wingman program dubbed Storm Fighter, including an electronic warfare drone called Storm Chrome and a long-range one-way attack drone called Storm Fire. The announcement was…
Ukraine's Omega special forces report drone strike hit Russian Su-24 bomber in occupied Crimea
Ukraine's Omega special forces said a drone strike hit a Russian Su-24 bomber in occupied Crimea. The report was carried by The Kyiv Independent.
Syria says it seized weapons shipment including drones allegedly bound for Hezbollah
Syrian authorities said they intercepted an arms shipment transiting via Iraq that included missiles, rockets and drones and was allegedly destined for Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied activity in Syria.
Syria says it intercepted missiles and drones allegedly bound for Hezbollah
Syrian authorities said they intercepted a shipment containing missiles and drones that was allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon. The report describes a weapons seizure rather than a drone strike or deployment.
CIA director cites AI-powered drones as key factor shaping battlefield lethality in Ukraine
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said AI-powered drones have become specialized, low-cost killing machines that have stalled Russia’s advance in Ukraine. His remarks framed drone warfare and emerging technologies as decisive …