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.
Turkish FNSS unveils İ-ZAHA unmanned amphibious assault vehicle concept
FNSS announced the İ-ZAHA, an unmanned amphibious assault vehicle intended to remove crew from the first wave of amphibious assaults. The company said it is designed to operate in a manned-unmanned teaming concept with M…
Saab presents A3 loyal wingman drone concept for potential Swedish Air Force use
Saab showcased its A3 “loyal wingman” uncrewed aircraft concept, which it says could become a product offered to the Swedish Air Force. The company indicated it could enter service within about ten years if the Swedish g…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Patria and Ukraine’s General Cherry sign intent to develop and produce drones in Finland
Finnish defense company Patria and Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry signed a letter of intent to jointly develop unmanned vehicles and start drone production in Finland. The cooperation aims to support Western Europe…
Italy considers buying APKWS II kits to enable low-cost Eurofighter drone interceptions
Italy is evaluating a potential Foreign Military Sale of BAE Systems APKWS II guidance kits to convert unguided rockets into precision weapons for counter-drone use, potentially on Eurofighter jets. The article also note…
Putin authorizes Russian state control of infrastructure deemed vulnerable to drone attacks
Reuters reports that President Vladimir Putin signed a measure allowing Russia to take control of infrastructure considered vulnerable to drone attacks. The move reflects a policy change aimed at protecting critical faci…
Perm oil refinery halted after Aug. 21 drone attack, sources say
Sources told Reuters that Russia's Perm oil refinery halted operations following a drone attack on August 21. The report indicates the disruption was attributed to the UAV strike.
NATO weighs response options as Russian drone incursions increase
The article discusses escalating Russian drone incursions and NATO deliberations over the costs and risks of shooting down drones or otherwise responding. It focuses on policy and rules-of-engagement considerations rathe…
Anti-drone net installed in central Berlin for Ukraine Independence Day display
An anti-drone net appeared in central Berlin as part of an installation marking Ukraine's Independence Day. The report indicates a counter-UAV protective measure rather than an attack.
Drone debris falls on private children's center in Krasnodar, killing children and injuring others
Russian officials reported that during a nighttime UAV attack, drone debris fell on a private children's center in Krasnodar. Initial reports said two children were killed and seven injured; a later update claimed three …
Drone debris reportedly hits private children's center in Krasnodar, killing three teens
A Telegram post claims Krasnodar Krai was hit by a mass UAV attack overnight, and drone debris fell on a private children's center in Krasnodar. It reports three teenagers were killed and six other children were wounded.