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.
U.S. Army pursues modular vehicle-agnostic high-energy lasers to expand counter-drone defense
The U.S. Army discussed its Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) effort to field modular, scalable laser systems that can be integrated onto many vehicle types for counter-UAS defense. The article also notes LOCUST laser s…
Trump announces plan for a Montana “super range” to test advanced weapons including autonomous systems
The article describes an announced plan to establish a new military “super range” in Montana for testing advanced weapons and technologies, including potential autonomous weapons and unmanned aerial systems. No specific …
Airbus demonstrates MQ-72C cargo helicopter drone for U.S. Army in Alabama
Airbus conducted a self-funded demonstration of its MQ-72C uncrewed cargo helicopter for the U.S. Army, flying five autonomous demonstration sorties. The event showcased autonomous hovering, traffic patterns, and rerouti…
Satellite images show Russia built a new launch base for jet-powered attack drones in six weeks
The Kyiv Independent reports that satellite imagery indicates Russia constructed a large new launch base intended for jet-powered attack drones over roughly six weeks. The report frames the site as supporting future dron…
Two ships off Romania’s Black Sea coast catch fire amid reported drone incursion; 7 sailors missing
The Kyiv Independent reports that two ships off Romania’s Black Sea coast caught fire during a reported drone incursion, leaving seven sailors missing. The post does not provide additional verified details on the drones …
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv, causing power outages and fires
A report says Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv, leaving parts of the city without power and causing fires. The provided text does not include casualty figures or specific damage details beyond outages and fires.
Drone hits supermarket in Mayaky, Odesa region, Ukraine
BBC-verified CCTV footage shows a drone striking a supermarket in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region. The post does not provide casualty or damage totals beyond the impact shown on video.
Seven crew missing after drone attacks on chemical tankers in the Black Sea
Emergency teams searched for seven missing crew members after two chemical tankers were attacked by drones in the Black Sea. The report describes the incident as drone attacks on ships, with no further details provided i…
Report claims Ukrainian drone observed strike on airfield in Voronezh Oblast, Russia
A Telegram post cites Z-blogger Romanov alleging that during an attack in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, a Ukrainian drone was overhead conducting battle-damage observation. The post also references unconfirmed claims that si…
Ukrainian National Guard Spartan brigade drone operators conduct combat work on Pokrovsk direction
A Telegram post claims fresh footage shows drone operators of the 3rd Operational Assignment Brigade “Spartan” of Ukraine’s National Guard conducting combat operations on the Pokrovsk direction. No specific strike result…