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.
French Navy DANAE project trials evaluate armed USV concepts in Toulon harbor
The French Navy's DANAE program is evaluating armed unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for base protection and future escort missions. A week of trials in Toulon harbor tested shortlisted industry solutions under real sea c…
NATO Sword 26/Saber Strike 26 exercises reported across Poland, Lithuania and Finland with increased focus on drones
A Russian milblog post describes NATO’s Sword 26 exercise framework and the ongoing Saber Strike 26 activities across the eastern flank, including training in Poland near Orzysz, multinational battlegroups in Lithuania, …
US and UK reportedly conduct training near Suwalki Corridor focused on NATO tactical counter-drone doctrine
A Russian milblog claims the US and UK are conducting exercises near the Suwalki Corridor, drawing on Ukraine war experience. The stated goal is to develop practical understanding for a new NATO tactical-level counter-dr…
NATO DIANA-linked firms present counter-drone technologies and testing programs for potential use in Ukraine
A NATO-Ukraine JATEC and DIANA-linked event showcased counter-drone technologies from companies across several NATO countries, discussing evaluation and potential application in Ukraine. The post cites ongoing and planne…
Fort Stewart drone training center qualifies US Army operators using simulators and FPV flight tests
The U.S. Army is integrating drones into formations, and Fort Stewart, Georgia, is running a homegrown training program through the Marne Unmanned Center of Excellence. The program uses classroom instruction, virtual sim…
WarGonzo report describes 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade training against FPV drones
A WarGonzo special report says the "Arbat" unit of the 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade is training assault troops under new rules focused on countering FPV drones. The post references training at a brigade training gr…
Arbat unit trains assault groups and practices countering enemy FPV drones near Kramatorsk direction
WarGonzo reports that the Arbat unit of the 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade is training assault groups for operations toward the Kramatorsk direction. Training includes fire drills, small-unit movement, and practicing…
US Marine Corps NMESIS unmanned JLTV with Naval Strike Missiles present at Balikatan 2026 live-fire in Luzon
During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, a US Marine Corps NMESIS system—described as a single unmanned JLTV carrying two Naval Strike Missiles—was present at a maritime strike live-fire event near Laoag, Luzon…
French frigate FS Alsace trains to counter drones during NATO Neptune Strike 26-2
A post reports that the French frigate FS Alsace is training during NATO exercise Neptune Strike 26-2 with a focus on detecting, tracking, and engaging UAVs. The training is described as incorporating lessons learned fro…
DARPA XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing drone completes April test flight at Edwards AFB
DARPA announced that Northrop Grumman’s experimental XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing uncrewed aircraft conducted a test flight in April from Edwards Air Force Base, California. The flight supports the SHEPARD program …