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.
Ukrainian analyst reports possible renewed Shahed UAV radio-control activity linked to Belarus during May 13 attack
A Ukrainian source claims that Ukraine had stopped Shahed UAV control points operating from Belarus by late winter, with no active restoration attempts observed since. During the combined attack on May 13, radio modem ac…
Russian developer describes Citadel-NPZ automated interceptor system for long-range Ukrainian UAVs
A Telegram post quotes a developer describing an automated system and interceptor UAV concept (“Цитадель-НПЗ”) intended to intercept long-range Ukrainian drones, reportedly aimed at protecting facilities such as refineri…
Ukrainian analyst warns some Shahed drones may carry EW to counter interceptor drones and disrupt radar
A Ukrainian source reports suspicions that some Shahed drones have been fitted with electronic warfare equipment to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones and create radar interference. The post calls on military colleagu…
US Army FY27 budget request allocates $994 million for small counter-UAS procurement
A Breaking Defense report says the US Army FY27 budget request sets aside $994 million in discretionary funding for procuring small counter-drone (c-UAS) technology. The item reflects planned investment in counter-UAS ca…
US Army autonomy office shifts focus from drone platforms to capability packages
The US Army’s CPE Mission Autonomy office is described as moving beyond individual drone/robot platforms toward “packages of capability.” Initial focus areas include combat engineering, fires, and logistics.
AIRO promotes slowed-rotor hybrid-electric VTOL drone concept for military resupply
Breaking Defense reports AIRO executives describing a dual-use slowed-rotor hybrid-electric VTOL drone intended to address logistics resupply gaps between rear hubs and forward units. The piece discusses a capability con…
Post argues drone warfare shifts violence capability from states to individuals
A social-media post claims the key change in drone warfare is not technology but the decentralization of strike capability, reducing states’ monopoly on violence. It is commentary on doctrine/trends rather than reporting…
Post claims Russian military is slow-walking adoption of an AI “combat neural network” for drone operations
A Telegram post claims senior Russian officers are effectively sabotaging or delaying the rollout of a domestic AI “combat neural network,” despite limited testing. It says interest is high among drone operators and juni…
Report discusses draft Ukraine–US memorandum to formalize cooperation on military drones
A Telegram post claims a draft memorandum will formalize Ukraine–US cooperation on UAVs, including export of Ukrainian military drone developments to the US and joint production with US firms. The post frames Ukraine as …
CENTCOM commander says U.S. used low-cost one-way attack drones against Iran and shifted drone cost dynamics
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the U.S. has been employing low-cost one-way attack drones against Iran, aiming to force Iran to expend more expensive defenses. He referen…
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