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 outlines new drone export framework and US joint-venture channel for Ukrainian drone technology
Ukraine is implementing an export framework dubbed “Drone Deals” and related legal channels to allow certified surplus drones and other defense items to be exported, including via potential joint ventures and tech transf…
Post discusses declining effectiveness of EW methods against enemy drones
A Telegram post argues that drones are rapidly evolving and that electronic warfare methods effective in 2023–2024 are quickly becoming outdated. It is a general discussion about counter-UAV tactics rather than a specifi…
Israeli military and defense firms pursue solutions to FPV drone threats
The article describes Israeli military and defense companies accelerating efforts to counter the growing battlefield threat from FPV drones, including concepts like smart rifles and counter-drone drones. It reflects an a…
Safran and Baykar sign partnership to integrate Safran systems into Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
A social-media post reports that Safran (France) and Baykar (Turkey) signed a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation drones and smart weapon systems. The deal would integrate Safran Euroflir optronics plus n…
Drones: Bayraktar TB2
Post discusses Russian use of Gerbera UAV as decoy/relay and upgrades to Kometa antennas
A Facebook post describes the Russian "Gerbera" UAV as an auxiliary system used as an air-defense decoy, mesh relay for Shahed drones, reconnaissance platform, and leaflet carrier. It claims newer Gerbera units are incre…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine signed new Drone Deals and defense cooperation agreements at B9 summit
A Telegram post cites President Zelenskyy saying Ukraine concluded new “Drone Deals” and defense cooperation agreements at the B9 summit. The post does not provide details on specific systems, quantities, or implementati…
Ukraine proposes a “Drone Deal” agreement to Romania, Zelenskyy says after meeting Romanian president
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine proposed a “Drone Deal” agreement to Romania following a meeting with Romania’s president. The sides reportedly agreed their teams will work out details of a potential deal.
Israel to establish IDF factory to mass-produce FPV suicide drones
Israel Army Radio reported the IDF is establishing an in-house factory to industrialize and expand production of FPV 'suicide drones' for use across theaters. The factory is intended to reduce reliance on Chinese compone…
U.S. Air Force approves new requirements for an MQ-9 Reaper replacement emphasizing affordable mass
The U.S. Air Force approved a new requirements document for an MQ-9 Reaper successor, prioritizing open architecture and lower-cost mass production to enable more attritable use in contested environments. The article fra…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
DIU shifts strategy on scaling drone production, calling for internal focus and broader reform
A Breaking Defense report describes a new strategy indicating that scaling drone production for wartime needs requires more internal attention within DIU and reforms by other stakeholders, while DIU continues vetting dro…