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.
Russia deploys Pantsir air-defense systems on Moscow rooftops amid Ukrainian drone threat
The report says Russia has deployed additional Pantsir air-defense systems on rooftops in Moscow in response to an increased threat from Ukrainian drones. The deployment is presented as a defensive measure to protect the…
Three Russian shadow fleet tankers reportedly attacked by drones near Turkey's Black Sea coast
The Kyiv Independent reports that three Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers were attacked by drones near Turkey's Black Sea coast. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the supplied text.
Russia bolsters Moscow air defenses amid increased drone threat
The report says Russia is strengthening air defense around Moscow in response to an increasing drone threat linked to the war in Ukraine. It describes a defensive posture change rather than a specific drone strike incide…
DIU increases Hermeus Quarterhorse high-speed drone contract ceiling to $219 million
The Defense Innovation Unit increased the contract ceiling for Hermeus to $219 million to further develop the Quarterhorse drone. The program aims to enable payload release at speeds up to and including Mach 3.
US Army tests TRV 150 resupply drone firing 70mm rockets at Fort Rucker
The US Army and industry partners tested mounting a three-shot rocket launcher on the TRV 150 Tactical Resupply Vehicle drone at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The experiment aimed to demonstrate the drone’s ability to fire 70mm …
Hezbollah adopts fibre-optic drones as primary weapon against Israel, report says
The report says Hezbollah has made fibre-optic drones a primary weapon used against Israeli soldiers and civilians, drawing lessons from the Ukraine war. It describes a shift in tactics and increased reliance on this dro…
Russian Telegram post discusses UAV threats via balloons and calls for air defense reforms
A Russian Telegram post claims Ukraine is launching dozens of balloons with suspended drones into Russian airspace and criticizes slow development of local air defense. It advocates reforms to Russia's air defense struct…
Reports say UAV attacks on Russian oil refineries became regular in May
The post cites Forbes and Reuters saying UAV strikes in May hit several Russian oil refineries, and that at least 15 refineries have been attacked since the start of the year. It links the attacks to rising gasoline exch…
Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel tanker on Russia’s M-4 highway
A Telegram channel claims Ukrainian drones attacked a fuel tanker truck on the M-4 highway, warning the route is unsafe. No verifiable details on exact location, time, or damage are provided in the post.
Ukraine announces “Logistical lockdown” program to target Russian rear logistics with drones
Ukraine’s defense minister said Ukraine is launching a “Logistical lockdown” program aimed at systematically destroying Russian logistics in the rear to reduce Russia’s ability to conduct offensive and assault operations…