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.
KrattWorks develops Shahed-like aerial target drone to train defenses against Russian UAV threat
Estonian UAV maker KrattWorks is developing a jet-powered Shahed-type mimic target drone to help militaries practice shooting down Russia-used loitering munitions. The company is promoting its unmanned systems internatio…
Congressional report questions Marine Corps ACV vulnerability to drones; Marines pursue counter-UAS protection
A Congressional Research Service report highlights how drones and guided munitions have made armored vehicles vulnerable, raising questions about the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle survivability. The articl…
Sikorsky outlines Black Hawk 2070 upgrades including U-Hawk uncrewed cargo variant and MATRIX autonomy
Sikorsky described its “Black Hawk 2070” modernization plan, including the U-Hawk uncrewed cargo variant and MATRIX autonomy for optionally piloted UH-60s. The article also states the U.S. Army received its first UH-60MX…
Drones: Anduril Altius-600 / Altius-700
Russian outlet reports armed ground robot "Kurьер" used to counter Ukrainian drone pair tactics
A Telegram post citing Zvezda claims a remotely operated ground robot platform called "Kurьер" has been fitted with a machine gun to engage Ukrainian drones. The post frames it as a response to a new tactic involving pai…
Pentagon launches DIU Drone Dominance Phase 3 $450M competition for UAS procurement
The US Pentagon/DIU opened applications for the third phase of the Drone Dominance program, aiming to procure tens of thousands of drones under supply-chain and ownership restrictions. The program includes Gauntlet fligh…
JIATF-401 expands counter-UAS options including directed energy, AI, and hardening
The article discusses how the Pentagon and JIATF-401 are broadening counter-drone approaches, emphasizing that no single solution addresses the UAV threat. It highlights a mix of defenses such as directed energy, AI-enab…
Russian milblog argues for updating secrecy rules to enable automated counter-UAV systems
A Russian milblog post discusses the need to defend against drone raids by using automated command-and-control software (e.g., "Гроза", "Свод") and argues that state-secrecy protection rules (ЗГТ) hinder use of phones/ta…
Baltic states urged to prepare for conflict by emphasizing FPV drones and small-unit tactics
A Rybar video digest claims proposals in the Baltic states call for preparing for direct confrontation with Russia and Belarus by focusing on FPV drones and small-unit operations, drawing on lessons from the Ukraine war.…
UK Conservatives propose £10bn “Britannia Shield” integrated air and counter-drone defense plan
The UK Conservative Party announced a proposed £10 billion “Britannia Shield” plan to expand and integrate ground-based air defense, including counter-drone capabilities, over the next decade. The proposal is a policy co…
Ukrainian front unit describes using black ribbons to confuse drone AI targeting on Dobropillia axis
A report describes tactics on the Dobropillia direction where black ribbons are stretched over roads to disrupt drone camera/AI recognition of moving targets. The post frames it as an adaptation by assault troops to coun…