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.
Russian Telegram post discusses transport isolation of Crimea and mentions long-range drones
A Russian Telegram post claims the opponent is implementing a plan to isolate Crimea’s transport routes, referencing strikes on roads and infrastructure and damage to the Chonhar bridge. It notes that the opponent now ha…
Turkish Navy outlines MUGEM carrier concept including operation of UCAVs and other unmanned systems
At CNE 2026 in Farnborough, a Turkish Navy presentation on the MUGEM aircraft carrier described planned operation of multiple indigenous unmanned combat aircraft and a multi-domain concept including USV and UUV handling.…
Russia tests stationary "Citadel" anti-aircraft system variant with 100mm gun for drone targets
A Russian source reports testing a stationary variant of the "Citadel" anti-aircraft artillery system using a 100mm naval-derived A-190 gun and programmable airburst shells. The system is described as intended to engage …
Ukrainian forces receive near-real-time satellite imagery on phones to speed drone strike target verification
A report says Ukrainian military personnel are receiving satellite images directly on their phones, reducing target verification time by up to 90% and improving the effectiveness of drone strikes. The imagery is attribut…
China’s army introduces UAV-deployed aerosol smoke screens to counter optically guided drones
The post says the Chinese army is implementing a new counter-drone protection method: deploying aerosol smoke screens from UAVs. The system is described as creating a multispectral cloud to conceal equipment, including m…
Russia discusses shifting UAV defense costs to enterprises amid law enabling private security forces
A post cites Finance Minister Anton Siluanov saying enterprises can fund their own protection from UAVs, alongside discussion of a new State Duma law allowing commercial companies to form small private armed units to def…
Report describes faster commercial satellite intel pipeline supporting Ukrainian drone strikes
A post citing a Wall Street Journal report says commercial near-real-time satellite imagery is being routed directly to Ukrainian tactical units, shortening the detect-to-strike cycle for drone operations. It describes p…
US Marine Corps seeks to procure 5.56x45mm anti-drone “L Variant” ammunition for rifles
The U.S. Marine Corps announced intent to buy 5.56x45mm “L Variant” anti-drone cartridges for M4/M27 rifles via a sole-source contract with Drone Round. The ammunition is intended to improve small-arms effectiveness agai…
US Air Force outlines modular, lower-cost requirements for an MQ-9 Reaper successor dubbed “MQ-9 Next”
The article describes USAF leadership discussing early requirements for an MQ-9 Reaper replacement emphasizing modular hardware/software, open architecture, and lower-cost, more attritable operations. It reflects an evol…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Manturov claims Russia can produce 15,000 FPV drones per day for the army
A Telegram post cites Denis Manturov saying Russia’s defense industry can produce 15,000 FPV drones per day for the military. The author questions the real-world performance and combat effectiveness of these drones, but …