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.
UAV reported in northern Zaporizhzhia Oblast heading toward Nikopol
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Zaporizhzhia Oblast flying on a course toward Nikopol. No impact or damage was reported.
Ukraine reports 84 attack drones launched on May 20; 75 downed or suppressed, 6 impacts recorded
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia attacked with 84 strike UAVs (including jet-powered) and decoy drones on May 20 between 08:30 and 17:00. Air defenses reported 75 drones downed or suppressed across eastern, northern, and …
UAV reported moving from Kharkiv region toward Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV traveling from Kharkiv Oblast toward Poltava Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs moving toward Karavan and Barvinkove in Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported UAVs in central Kharkiv region heading toward Karavan and UAVs in southern Kharkiv region heading toward Barvinkove. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
UAV reported in eastern Kharkiv region heading toward Zmiiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV in eastern Kharkiv region flying on a course toward Zmiiv. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
UAV reported in eastern Dnipropetrovsk region heading toward Chaplyne
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the eastern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, moving on a course toward Chaplyne. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.
US Navy deploys ODIN laser-equipped destroyers as part of counter-drone and defense operations
The article describes U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyers equipped with operational shipboard lasers (ODIN and HELIOS) intended to counter threats including one-way attack drones and small UAS. It notes two ODIN-ena…
US Navy tests teaming SEAL delivery vehicles with uncrewed underwater vehicles
The U.S. Navy is conducting tests to explore crewed-uncrewed teaming between SEAL Delivery Vehicles and uncrewed underwater vehicles. The effort, discussed at SOF Week, aims to extend reach and reduce risk but faces unde…
US military invites industry to test counter-drone technology at the US southern border
NORTHCOM commander Gen. Guillot said the US military, via JIATF 401, is bringing industry partners to the southern border to demonstrate counter-drone technologies intended to defeat adversary drones. The border is descr…
Panel discusses keeping humans in the loop for loyal wingman drones in manned-unmanned teaming
A Breaking Defense video panel discusses benefits and risks of relying on loyal wingman unmanned systems in manned-unmanned teaming, emphasizing why humans remain in the decision loop. The piece reflects evolving doctrin…
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