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 Air Force reports jet-powered UAV flying from northern Odesa region toward Voznesensk
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV detected in northern Odesa Oblast heading in the direction of Voznesensk. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports attack UAV heading toward Pavlohrad from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported an attack UAV moving toward Pavlohrad from the east. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV flying west in Dnipropetrovsk region toward Kremenchuk
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV observed in western Dnipropetrovsk Oblast heading toward Kremenchuk. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAVs moving from the Black Sea toward southern direction
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reports strike UAVs approaching from the Black Sea toward a southern direction. No impacts or damage are described in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV heading toward Vylkove from the Black Sea
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported a jet-powered UAV flying from the Black Sea in the direction of Vylkove in Odesa Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAV heading toward Poltava from the west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported an incoming strike UAV moving toward Poltava from the west. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Australia announces AIM-260 procurement; MQ-28 Ghost Bat cited as potential future carrier
Australia announced a procurement of AIM-260 JATM missiles during Exercise Pitch Black in Darwin. The article notes the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone as a likely future platform to be armed with JATM, referencing prior AMRAAM fi…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Kratos pauses XQ-58 Valkyrie testing after a drone crash during takeoff from a test-range runway
The article reports that flight test activities for Kratos' XQ-58 Valkyrie are paused following the crash of one of the drones on Tuesday after takeoff from a test-range runway. It also notes production ramp-up of landin…
Drones: Anduril Altius-600 / Altius-700
Houthis launch missile-and-drone strikes on Saudi-aligned forces in Marib and Hadhramaut, Yemen
Reports say Houthi forces conducted a large-scale attack using ballistic missiles and drones against Saudi-aligned Yemeni forces in Marib and Hadhramaut provinces. Yemeni government officials reported at least 30 troops …
Ukraine adapts air defenses to intercept Russian drones more effectively and affordably
The article describes Ukraine’s evolving approach to countering Russian drones, including using Western fighter jets, dispersed air-defense teams, and modified aircraft. It focuses on tactics and force employment rather …