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.
Source says Russia can conduct mass missile-drone strikes every 5–10 days
A source cited by RBC-Ukraine claims Russia has the resources to carry out large-scale missile-and-drone strikes on average every 5–10 days, accounting for reconnaissance and target analysis. The post warns Kyiv to prepa…
US Marines test MADIS counter-UAS system on the Philippines as US adapts air defense against drones
The post says the US is adapting its approach to countering drone raids, citing a test of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) by US Marines in the Philippines. It discusses using cheaper gun-based and EW sol…
Russian pro-war channel argues for decentralized procurement of FPV drones to match Ukraine’s model
A Russian pro-war Telegram post discusses organizational lessons from Ukraine’s FPV-drone procurement, advocating decentralization and standardized requirements to speed delivery and adaptation. It is commentary on procu…
US Marines test MADIS counter-drone system on the Philippines as US adapts air defense approach
A Russian milblog post says the US is adapting its counter-UAV approach and cites US Marines testing the MADIS (Marine Air Defense Integrated System) on JLTV vehicles in the Philippines. The post discusses cost-effective…
AUKUS announces joint development of payloads for uncrewed undersea vehicles under Pillar II
AUKUS defence ministers announced a Pillar II signature project to develop payloads and enabling systems for partners’ uncrewed undersea vehicles, with delivery starting in 2027. The announcement was made alongside broad…
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Russia discusses delegating counter-drone powers to private security and creates a regional anti-UAV ministry
A Russian milblogger claims Russia has legislatively delegated some counter-UAV responsibilities to private security companies and bank security units, including potential access to heavy weapons. The post also says Nizh…
Ukraine expands experimental private air-defense program integrated into national air-defense network
A Telegram post describes Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense launching an experimental system allowing private companies and security firms to participate in air-defense under Air Force control, including use of remotely oper…
Report claims Russian forces plan camouflage tactics to mislead AI-guided Ukrainian drones on Crimea land corridor
A Telegram post claims Russian forces intend to reopen the land corridor to Crimea while using deceptive camouflage (e.g., zebra patterns) to confuse AI-guided Ukrainian drones. The post references prior similar deceptio…
AUKUS partners sign agreement on underwater drones and adjust submarine acquisition plan
The AUKUS partners signed an agreement related to underwater drones and moved to accelerate elements of their submarine plan. The report says Australia will forgo purchasing a new-build Virginia-class submarine and inste…
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology under Aukus
The US, UK and Australia announced development of underwater drone technology under the Aukus pact. The effort is aimed at protecting undersea cables and strengthening naval defence capabilities.