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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV moving from Chernihiv region toward Kyiv region, course to Chornobyl
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV traveling from Chernihiv Oblast into Kyiv Oblast, on a course toward Chornobyl. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported over western Chernihiv region heading toward Honcharivske
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the western part of Chernihiv Oblast moving on a course toward Honcharivske. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Air Force reports new UAV groups heading toward Nikopol from south and west
A Telegram post attributed to the Ukrainian Air Force reports new groups of UAVs moving toward Nikopol from the south and west. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.
UAV reported in eastern Kharkiv region heading toward Balakliia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the eastern part of Kharkiv Oblast flying on a course toward Balakliia. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.
Davie and Kraken collaborate to establish Canadian production of autonomous uncrewed surface vessels
Davie Shipbuilding and Kraken Technology Group announced a strategic collaboration to establish production, integration and development of Kraken’s autonomous uncrewed surface vessels and maritime systems in Canada. The …
New Zealand defence budget outlines RNZN plans to introduce unmanned systems including Bluebottle USVs
New Zealand’s FY2026/27 defence budget and related statements describe RNZN modernization plans that include introducing more uncrewed systems and simulation technologies. Defence Minister Chris Penk referenced two plann…
U.S. Army seeks to deploy more high-altitude surveillance balloons in the Pacific, with deliveries to Hawaii
A U.S. Army contracting notice describes market research for purchasing commercial high-altitude balloons, sensors, and Starlink-linked datalinks for delivery within INDOPACOM, specifically Hawaii. The article frames thi…
Russia deploys Pantsir-SMD-E counter-drone air defense system on a Moscow skyscraper roof
Video circulating on social media shows a Russian Mi-26 helicopter lifting a Pantsir-SMD-E short-range air defense system onto the roof of the Nordstar Tower in central Moscow. The deployment is presented as part of effo…
Reuters reports on Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear
A Reuters report describes Ukrainian drone units operating to strike targets in Russia's battlefield rear areas. The item appears to be an on-the-ground account of drone force employment rather than a single discrete str…
Russia deploys Pantsir air-defense systems on Moscow rooftops amid Ukrainian drone threat
The report says Russia has deployed additional Pantsir air-defense systems on rooftops in Moscow in response to an increased threat from Ukrainian drones. The deployment is presented as a defensive measure to protect the…