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.
UAV reported northeast of Petrykivka heading south/southwest in Dnipropetrovsk region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, northeast of Petrykivka, moving on a south/southwest course. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
UAV reported flying over northern Chernihiv region toward/past Horodnia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Chernihiv Oblast flying southwest in the direction of or past Horodnia. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
Pentagon DIU launches Massed Modular Aircraft program to replace MQ-9 Reaper; GA unveils Wildfire UAS concept
The article describes the Pentagon DIU’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) effort to field a cheaper, modular successor to the MQ-9 Reaper and General Atomics’ proposed Wildfire MALE UAS concept. It frames the shift as drive…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
US officials and drone firms hold first White House 'Drone Dominance' meeting
The article describes a White House meeting between Trump administration leaders and drone companies focused on achieving US 'drone dominance' rather than parity. Pentagon R&E chief Emil Michaels framed the effort as ali…
Powerus wins $22.3M contract to protect Middle East energy infrastructure from drones
Reuters reports U.S. firm Powerus won a $22.3 million contract to provide counter-drone protection for energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The item concerns deployment of anti-UAV defenses rather than a specific dr…
Romania destroys marine drone near Neptun Deep gas project, minister says
Romanian authorities destroyed a marine drone found near the Neptun Deep gas project area, according to a government minister. The report does not provide further details on origin or intended target in the provided text…
Romanian military destroys suspected Russian sea drone in the Black Sea
Romania's military reported destroying a suspected Russian sea drone in the Black Sea. The report did not provide further details on damage or casualties in the provided text.
Ukraine reports strikes on Russian drone-launch airfields in Primorsko-Akhtarsk and occupied Donetsk
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said Ukrainian forces struck Russian drone-launch airfields in Primorsko-Akhtarsk and in occupied Donetsk. The report frames the targets as sites used to launch drones.
Russian missile and drone barrage in Kyiv kills at least 15 and damages children's hospital
A Russian missile and drone barrage struck Kyiv, killing at least 15 people and damaging a children's hospital, according to The Kyiv Independent. The report describes the attack as involving both missiles and drones.
Switzerland seeks added 2026 funding including drone-counter systems amid heightened threat
Switzerland’s federal council requested additional 2026 budget appropriations for air defense, including funding for drone-counter systems, citing heightened threats and long delivery times. The move is intended to secur…