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.
Smolensk region youth camp mentioned invitation for FPV piloting team to Belgorod region
A report about the international youth tourism camp "Nash vektor" in Russia's Smolensk region includes a mention that ex-Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov invited the Smolensk FPV piloting team to Belgorod region. No …
US Army tests SWAT-FC fire control software to engage drones from moving vehicles in Maryland
The U.S. Army tested SWAT-FC fire control software that enables a vehicle-mounted CROWS weapon station to track and shoot down small drones while the vehicle is moving. The demonstration occurred in April at Aberdeen Pro…
Tour gathering “Nash vektor” features FPV and unmanned surface vehicle training, with invitation to Belgorod
A report describes the annual international tour-gathering “Nash vektor,” which includes disciplines such as operating FPV drones and unmanned surface vehicles. Organizers and a guest speaker discussed training methodolo…
Tourist rally 'Nash vektor' in Smolenskoye Poozerye included FPV drone activities
A reported international tour-rally 'Nash vektor' held in Smolenskoye Poozerye featured a program including tactical medicine and FPV drones alongside sports activities. The post frames this as part of the event’s traini…
Ukrainian 42nd Mechanized Brigade drone operators shown in training footage on Novopavlivka axis
A Telegram post shares footage described as a "graduation exam" for drone operators from the BBS "Perun" unit of Ukraine's 42nd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The post indicates the activity took place on the Novopavlivka …
MQ-9B Reaper flies first test with LoyalEye airborne early warning radar pods
The article reports that an MQ-9 configured as an airborne early warning platform flew for the first time as part of a General Atomics–Saab partnership using Saab's LoyalEye podded radar. The initial test flight occurred…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · Shahed-136 · Elbit Hermes 900 Kochav
Ukrainian Navy denies reports of Odesa being bombarded by sea drones, cites planned readiness measures
Ukraine's Navy said media reports alleging the "bombardment of Odesa by sea drones" were false. It stated that the previous evening it conducted planned training/readiness measures to prepare for potential enemy sea-dron…
U.S. Navy to train expeditionary mine countermeasures using Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish unmanned undersea vehicles off San Diego
U.S. Navy EODTEU1 plans new training to enable expeditionary mine countermeasure companies to operate from vessels of opportunity, including commercial ships. The training is scheduled June 7–12 off San Diego and will em…
US AFRICOM completes second field test of CURTAIN CALL counter-UAS interceptor drone swarm concept
A post claims US AFRICOM completed a second successful field test of the CURTAIN CALL counter-drone system, demonstrating detection, tracking, and neutralization of single and coordinated UAV threats using interceptor dr…
NATO-linked exercise “Dzielny Dzik 2026” near Suwalki Corridor said to include UAV aspects
A Telegram post claims Lithuania, Poland and France will hold the “Dzielny Dzik” (“Otvažnyy Kaban”) 2026 exercise near the Suwalki Corridor from 16–26 June 2026. It alleges UAV elements are likely to be practiced, refere…