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.
Davie and Kraken collaborate to establish Canadian production of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels
Davie Shipbuilding and Kraken Technology Group announced a strategic collaboration to establish production, integration and development of Kraken’s autonomous uncrewed surface vessels and maritime systems in Canada. The …
New Zealand defence budget outlines RNZN plans to introduce unmanned systems including Bluebottle USVs
New Zealand’s FY2026/27 defence budget and related statements describe RNZN modernization plans that include introducing more uncrewed systems and simulation technologies. Defence Minister Chris Penk referenced two plann…
U.S. Army seeks to deploy more high-altitude surveillance balloons in the Pacific, with deliveries to Hawaii
A U.S. Army contracting notice describes market research for purchasing commercial high-altitude balloons, sensors, and Starlink-linked datalinks for delivery within INDOPACOM, specifically Hawaii. The article frames thi…
Russia deploys Pantsir-SMD-E counter-drone air defense system on a Moscow skyscraper roof
Video circulating on social media shows a Russian Mi-26 helicopter lifting a Pantsir-SMD-E short-range air defense system onto the roof of the Nordstar Tower in central Moscow. The deployment is presented as part of effo…
Boeing conducts MQ-28 Ghost Bat test flights over Pacific from NAS Point Mugu
Boeing is conducting MQ-28 Ghost Bat flight testing over the Point Mugu Sea Range off southern California from Naval Air Station Point Mugu. The company says the sorties aim to validate autonomous systems and demonstrate…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Reuters reports on Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear
A Reuters report describes Ukrainian drone units operating to strike targets in Russia's battlefield rear areas. The item appears to be an on-the-ground account of drone force employment rather than a single discrete str…
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.