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 Marine Corps awards Epirus contract for HAVOC high-power microwave counter-drone system
The US Marine Corps awarded Epirus an $11 million contract to deliver a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave system (HAVOC) designed to defeat drone swarms. The article also references prior prototype testing and Army ex…
Japan 2026 defense white paper emphasizes expanded acquisition of low-cost unmanned systems for SHIELD concept
Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper outlines shifts in defense strategy and procurement, including acquiring large numbers of low-cost unmanned vehicles across air, sea, and underwater domains. The document links these syst…
Pentagon launches online marketplace to streamline acquisition of vetted counter-UAS technology
The U.S. Department of Defense launched a restricted-access online marketplace to help approved government buyers find and acquire vetted counter-drone systems. The platform, developed under JIATF 401 with contractor Kai…
US Army seeks 50mm cannon and ammunition options for counter-drone defense testing
The U.S. Army issued a sources-sought notice seeking industry input and 50mm ammunition for a counter-UAS live-fire demonstration using Northrop Grumman’s XM913 50mm chain gun. The effort aims to improve the Army’s abili…
USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes first fully operational MQ-25-capable carrier with Unmanned Air Warfare Center
A Pentagon report says USS Theodore Roosevelt became the first fully operational/deployable aircraft carrier equipped with an Unmanned Air Warfare Center to support MQ-25A Stingray operations. The MQ-25A program is movin…
Report shows secret launch site in eastern Ukraine preparing long-range strike drones
A report from Al Jazeera shows Ukrainian soldiers at a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine preparing long-range drones for deep-strike missions. The segment describes operational preparation and deployment infrastructu…
Death toll from UAV attack on Nizhnekamsk reported to rise to 13, including a child
A Telegram post citing Russia’s Investigative Committee says fatalities from a UAV attack in Nizhnekamsk increased to 13, including a child. It claims civilian sites were hit and the case was reclassified under a terrori…
Tatarstan declares mourning after UAV attack on Nizhnekamsk; 12 killed, 39 wounded
A Telegram post claims a mass UAV attack struck Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, hitting industrial facilities and civilian infrastructure. It reports 12 people killed and 39 wounded, with additional medica…
BlackSea shows FPV drone launch from its unmanned GARC surface vessel
A Telegram post cites a BlackSea press release showing the launch of an FPV drone from the company’s unmanned surface vessel GARC. The company says it is offering fiber-optic FPV drones and launch containers sized for 5-…
Report claims another US drone was shot down in southern Iran
A Telegram post claims that an American drone was shot down in southern regions of Iran. No specific location, date of the incident, or drone model is provided in the post.