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.
US Air Force highlights MQ-9 role in Operation Epic Fury and pushes manned-unmanned future
US Air Force leaders told Congress that MQ-9 Reapers were central to Operation Epic Fury against Iran and described unmanned systems as increasingly important. The article also reports 24 MQ-9 losses during the campaign …
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Poland joins Pentagon counter-drone procurement marketplace
Poland signed a statement of intent to join the Pentagon-run counter-drone marketplace aimed at speeding procurement of interoperable counter-UAS technologies. The initiative is managed by Joint Interagency Task Force 40…
Discussion of Russia facing drone attacks and evolving anti-drone defenses
A video post discusses ongoing drone threats against Russia and argues that traditional EW and radar are insufficient against cheap and fiber-optic-controlled drones. It describes emerging counter-drone approaches such a…
Report claims Russian nuclear submarines in Kamchatka are being covered with anti-drone nets due to FPV threat
A Telegram post cites Russian propagandist Alexander Kots saying Russia has no safe rear areas and that in Kamchatka nuclear submarines are being covered with anti-drone nets. The post frames this as a response to the pe…
Ukraine MoD reports improved Shahed interceptions and tests cheap interceptor missiles
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense reported that the interception rate of Shahed drones by interceptor drones doubled over the last four months and that deliveries of interceptor drones increased. It also said testing has beg…
Ukraine defense minister discusses improved drone interception and plans for cheap anti-Shahed missiles
Ukraine's defense minister said the 'small air defense' system is being expanded and drone interception rates have improved. He also stated Ukraine is testing low-cost missiles to counter Shahed drones and plans to stock…
Ukrainian analyst reports identifying 500 MHz VTX video link used on BM-70 UAV and discusses jamming
A post claims a 500 MHz analog FPV video transmitter/receiver (VTX) was identified from a BM-70 UAV and links to a commercial product page. The author notes limited means to view imagery but says there are teams and syst…
SAF showcases parent-child drone pairings and AI-supported sense-and-strike concepts
A post claims the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) recently showcased parent-child drone pairings, manned-unmanned teaming, and AI-supported sense-and-strike capabilities for urban warfare. No specific operation, strike, or …
Telegram post claims Russia began serial production of 30mm anti-aircraft gun system to counter Ukrainian drones
A Telegram post claims a new Russian 30mm anti-aircraft artillery system with radar and AI-enabled electro-optics is being produced in series and can repel raids by Ukrainian "Liutyi" UAVs. The post does not specify wher…
Report alleges Russia runs drone schools for children in occupied Ukrainian territories
A Telegram post citing a study claims Russia operates "drone schools" for children in occupied Ukrainian territories, teaching assembly, programming, and piloting of combat UAVs from age eight. The post frames this as lo…