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.
Pentagon awards Perennial Autonomy $500M contract for counter-drone systems
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Perennial Autonomy a $500 million contract to accelerate procurement of AI-enabled counter-UAS systems used by U.S. forces. The article cites Merops interceptors, Bumblebee quadcopt…
U.S. Navy MQ-25A Stingray cleared for production and deployment phase
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the MQ-25A Stingray has reached Milestone C and is moving into low-rate initial production and deployment. The carrier-based unmanned aircraft is intended to provide aerial refu…
Flights divert near St. Petersburg amid reports of Ukrainian drones heading toward western Russia
A social-media post reports multiple flights into St. Petersburg holding or diverting, with aircraft avoiding the western Russian border area due to Ukrainian drones reportedly heading toward targets near the Baltic Sea.…
Fundraising post claims support for Ukraine's Bulava drone unit and 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment
A social-media post solicits donations to fund equipment for the Bulava drone unit and the 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment in Ukraine. It offers a promised 'strike video' incentive for a $500 donation, but does not…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
Post claims Ukrainian attack drone operating over logistics route in occupied Donetsk
A social-media post claims a Ukrainian attack drone is flying over a logistical route deep in occupied parts of Donetsk to find a target for a strike. No specific strike, damage, or casualties are described.
Video shows Merops interceptor engaging Shahed/Geran one-way attack drones
A social-media post shares what is described as the first public video of Perennial Autonomy’s Merops interceptor targeting Shahed/Geran one-way attack drones. The post does not specify where or when the engagement occur…
Ukrainian source reports Russian UAV positions in central and northern Pokrovsk affecting logistics
A Ukrainian military communications officer cited by DeepState UA says Russian drone operators and UAV positions are present in central Pokrovsk and its northern outskirts, controlling approaches and complicating Ukraini…
Post claims Ukraine arranged UAV launch operations from Latvia into Russia
A Telegram post cites alleged Russian foreign intelligence claims that Ukraine persuaded Latvia to allow its territory to be used for UAV launches into rear areas of Russia, and that Ukrainian drone pilots were sent ther…
HUR Kraken unit highlights FPV drone operators targeting Russian forces
A post from Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence promotes the HUR MO “KRAKEN” active operations unit’s FPV drone operators, stating they hunt occupying forces and defend Ukrainian territory. No specific strike, location, or da…
UAV reported in northern Chernihiv region
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force reports a UAV presence in the north of Chernihiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.