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.
Ukraine discusses Drone Deal contracts and controlled export of defense products
Ukrainian officials said initial Drone Deal contracts are awaiting approval and expect more partnerships in late May–early June. A meeting discussed implementation of controlled exports of Ukrainian defense products, inc…
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…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Russia approves law allowing drones to be shot down over Caspian Sea oil and gas rigs
Reuters reports Russia approved a law permitting drones to be shot down over oil and gas rigs in the Caspian Sea. The measure represents a legal/doctrinal change related to counter-drone rules for critical energy infrast…
Ukraine's 10th Mountain Assault Brigade modifies anti-air drones with net launcher for reusable counter-UAV use
A Telegram post claims Ukraine's 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade modified anti-air drones by installing a net launcher to make them reusable for countering enemy drones. No specific incident, location, or date of …
Ukrainian front reports increased difficulty jamming FPV drone control links, especially VT40
A Ukrainian source reports growing problems suppressing FPV drone control links, particularly the VT40, citing enemy use of distributed command reception across bands and wider frequency-hopping spread spectrum. The post…
NATO outlines eastern flank deterrence concept featuring an unmanned “autonomous zone”
NATO officials described an Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept that envisions an “autonomous zone” where unmanned systems, linked sensors and long-range fires would detect and target invading forces early in a c…
Ukrainian advisor describes Russian Shahed/Gerbera drone reconnaissance and double-strike tactic
A Ukrainian military advisor describes an alleged Russian tactic where Shahed or Gerbera drones conduct reconnaissance on air-defense positions before a coordinated double strike. The post advises Ukrainian crews to camo…
Report says China covertly trained Russian personnel on drone use in China in late 2025
A Reuters-cited report alleges China’s armed forces secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel in China late last year, with training focused on drone use. The post says some trainees later returned to fight i…
Russian-language post predicts mass UAV raids and adoption of interceptor drones for air defense
A Telegram post discusses expectations of future mass drone attacks involving thousands of UAVs per night and argues that air defenses will need dedicated interceptor-drone units, including jet-powered interceptors. It f…
Russia warns Baltic states over alleged Ukrainian plan to use Latvian airspace for drone attacks
A social-media post cites Russian intelligence claims that Ukraine wants to use Latvian airspace for drone attacks. Russia is quoted warning it would strike “decision-making centers” if Baltic states allow this.