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 discusses accelerating counter-UAV measures to protect fuel and energy infrastructure
A Russian milblog post claims fuel-supply disruptions are linked to earlier Ukrainian UAV attacks and says Russia is ramping up counter-drone measures. It reports the Russian Energy Ministry created an industry штаб with…
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Russian pro-war channel claims Russia lacks heavy UAVs and scavenges Ukrainian drones for parts
A Telegram post cites a pro-war (Z) channel claiming Russia has not produced heavy UAVs for its army and instead collects downed Ukrainian drones from fields to restore them. The post is commentary and does not describe …
Ukraine approves concept for development of rocket forces and artillery through 2030, noting growing role of UAV systems
Ukraine's General Staff announced approval of a development concept for the Rocket Forces and Artillery through 2030. The statement highlights evolving warfare methods and the increasing role of unmanned aerial systems a…
Japan considers AEW radar pods for JMSDF MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs
A report says Japan is considering equipping JMSDF MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones with podded airborne early warning radar to strengthen Pacific-side surveillance. The move is tied to planned updates to Japan’s security docume…
Russian commentator predicts Russia could reach up to 15,000 drone strikes per month by late summer
A Russian military commentator, Boris Rozhin, claimed the peak use of long-range drones for strikes has not yet been reached and predicted Russia could conduct up to 15,000 drone strikes per month by the end of summer. T…
Ukraine reports autonomous interceptor drones successfully downing Shahed drones in Kharkiv region
Ukraine’s defense ministry says a Brave1 participant developed an interceptor-drone system that automates most of the Shahed interception process, requiring the operator only to select a target and confirm. The system is…
Ukraine HUR describes FPV drone strike capability beyond 50 km using an airborne relay
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) publicized its technical laboratory and described using an airborne relay to enable FPV drone strike operations at distances over 50 km. The post promotes a podcast episode explaining…
Polish-Ukrainian firm Molfar Defence develops tactical radar to detect low-flying drones
Molfar Defence says it is developing a new generation of tactical radar systems to detect small, low-altitude drones, including fiber-optic or wire-guided types resistant to electronic warfare. The company plans to open …
UK minister outlines expanded maritime uncrewed systems for CUI protection and potential Hormuz mission
A UK defence minister said the Royal Navy should accelerate integration of maritime uncrewed systems as part of an emerging 'hybrid' force structure, including funding for new uncrewed vessels. The remarks cite ongoing C…
Taiwan MIRDC signs agreement with Anduril on AI-enabled autonomous systems and drone components
Taiwan’s MIRDC signed an agreement with U.S. firm Anduril Industries focused on AI-based autonomous systems, production of key drone components, and integrating Taiwanese firms into Western defense supply chains. The pos…