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.
Russian Telegram post discusses UAV threats via balloons and calls for air defense reforms
A Russian Telegram post claims Ukraine is launching dozens of balloons with suspended drones into Russian airspace and criticizes slow development of local air defense. It advocates reforms to Russia's air defense struct…
Ukraine announces “Logistical lockdown” program to target Russian rear logistics with drones
Ukraine’s defense minister said Ukraine is launching a “Logistical lockdown” program aimed at systematically destroying Russian logistics in the rear to reduce Russia’s ability to conduct offensive and assault operations…
Post claims Ukraine announced “Logistical lockdown” plan using drones to disrupt routes to Crimea
A Telegram post alleges that a Ukrainian official announced a “Logistical lockdown” concept focused on systematic drone and loitering-munition strikes against logistics routes linking Russia’s Rostov region to Crimea and…
Belarus highlights new EW systems intended to suppress drones and enemy communications
A Belarus-focused post discusses ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of Belarus, including the fielding of new electronic warfare systems described as intended to suppress drones and enemy communications. It frames…
Ukraine Ground Forces training centers introduce updated basic training including FPV-drone countermeasures
Ukraine’s Ground Forces implemented an updated 51-day basic combined-arms training program across six training centers. The changes include instruction on countering enemy FPV drones using a laser-tag simulation system.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing a “Drone Deal” with Europe and approved new long-range operations
In an evening address summary, President Zelenskyy said he approved new long-range operations for the military command and that Ukraine is preparing a “Drone Deal” with Europe. No specific drone strike, location, or timi…
Article reviews evolving concept of drone wingmen and manned-unmanned teaming
The piece discusses how the 'drone wingmen' (manned-unmanned teaming) concept has evolved within the US defense industry and among militaries globally. It is a doctrinal/technology trend discussion rather than a specific…
Ukraine plans to intensify mid-range strike drone campaign with a 'logistical lockdown' concept
The Kyiv Independent reports that Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov unveiled plans to intensify a mid-range strike drone campaign aimed at disrupting Russian logistics, described as a 'logistical lockdown.' The item de…
Russia proposes legislation to involve banks in countering Ukrainian drones
A proposed Russian legislative initiative would integrate banks into national air-defence efforts against Ukrainian drones, including use of jamming systems and trained staff. The report describes a policy/doctrine chang…
Ukrainian Air Force deputy calls to strengthen anti-Shahed defenses after analysis of past year attacks
Ukrainian Air Force deputy commander Pavlo Yelizarov said an analysis of attacks from 25 May 2025 to 25 May 2026 mapped trajectories of 46,177 strike drones and decoys across Ukraine. He warned the number will grow and e…