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.
Article reviews evolving concept of drone wingmen and manned-unmanned teaming
The piece discusses how the 'drone wingmen' (manned-unmanned teaming) concept has evolved within the US defense industry and among militaries globally. It is a doctrinal/technology trend discussion rather than a specific…
Ukraine plans to intensify mid-range strike drone campaign with a 'logistical lockdown' concept
The Kyiv Independent reports that Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov unveiled plans to intensify a mid-range strike drone campaign aimed at disrupting Russian logistics, described as a 'logistical lockdown.' The item de…
US Army medical teams at LANPAC in Hawaii discuss and demonstrate unmanned systems for casualty evacuation
At the 2026 Land Forces of the Pacific Symposium and Exposition (LANPAC) in Hawaii, U.S. Army medical units discussed and demonstrated concepts for using unmanned systems to support casualty evacuation and medical logist…
SOCOM explores autonomous drone proving ground expansion at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi
U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking to expand test ranges at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to create an “Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground” for air, sea, and ground drones. The effort is tied to broader Pentagon ini…
Russia proposes legislation to involve banks in countering Ukrainian drones
A proposed Russian legislative initiative would integrate banks into national air-defence efforts against Ukrainian drones, including use of jamming systems and trained staff. The report describes a policy/doctrine chang…
IDF reports explosive drones fell near Shlomi by Israel-Lebanon border; no injuries
The IDF said that after sirens in the Shlomi area, several explosive drones were identified as having fallen in Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border. No injuries were reported, and the incidents are under rev…
IDF says IAF struck Hezbollah operative retrieving UAV in southern Lebanon
The IDF said an Israeli Air Force aircraft identified a UAV in flight in southern Lebanon that posed a threat to IDF troops. After the UAV landed, the IDF said it struck and killed a Hezbollah operative who arrived to re…
Report claims Rubikon center and Russian Aerospace Forces struck UAV control points in Donbas
A Telegram post claims joint combat work by the “Rubikon” center and the Russian Aerospace Forces to detect and destroy UAV control points in Donbas. No specific time, exact location, or damage details are provided.
Russian unit on Sloviansk direction reports UAV signal amplifiers damaged after enemy attack
A post claims that on the Sloviansk direction, an enemy attack damaged UAV signal amplifiers used for aerial reconnaissance and fire correction. The unit requests donations to purchase a component of the “Incubator 3.0” …
WarGonzo claims 291st Regiment drone operators extend fiber-optic line toward Orikhiv
A WarGonzo post says drone operators from the 3rd assault company of the 291st regiment are laying fiber-optic cable toward Orikhiv and targeting unmanned ground carts seen moving in the city. No strike results or casual…