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.
DIH Naval Forge conference held practical demonstrations of maritime unmanned systems
Ukraine’s DIH Naval Forge international naval defense conference discussed maritime security and unmanned systems and included on-water demonstrations. The second day featured 20 Ukrainian companies presenting maritime u…
U.S. Army tests drone-dropping high-altitude balloons during African Lion 26 off Morocco
During the African Lion 26 exercise off the coast of Morocco, a U.S. Army landing craft launched micro high-altitude balloons carrying drones and communications payloads. The balloons reportedly dropped one-way attack mu…
Tiny drones featured at the Berlin Air Show
A Breaking Defense wrap-up from the final day of the Berlin Air Show highlights small drones on display. The item concerns drone presence and showcasing at an air show rather than a strike or incident.
Ultra Maritime completes in-water trial of MSARS sonobuoy in Scotland; integration planned for MQ-9B SeaGuardian
Ultra Maritime completed the first in-water deployment trial of its Multistatic Active Receive Sonobuoy (MSARS) in Scotland. The company is collaborating with General Atomics to integrate MSARS and other G-size sonobuoys…
Chinese wheeled drones reportedly practiced during exercises
A post claims Chinese wheeled drones were being practiced/used during military exercises. No further details on the unit, location, or date of the exercise are provided in the text.
US Marine Corps fields unmanned NMESIS ROGUE-Fires launchers during Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines
During Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the USMC 3d Marine Littoral Regiment deployed the NMESIS system using unmanned JLTV-based ROGUE-Fires vehicles with simulated anti-ship missile launches. Systems were ai…
Private operators test a drone-interceptor in Guangdong province, China
A Telegram post claims private actors in China's Guangdong province are conducting tests of a drone-interceptor intended for catching other drones. No details on the specific system, results, or exact test site are provi…
Special forces train for subterranean combat at La Carona tunnels in Fornovo Taro, Italy, using drones without GPS
Defense News reports that multiple countries' special forces use the La Carona underground cistern-and-tunnel complex in Fornovo Taro for simulated tunnel combat training. The training environment includes drones capable…
Aselsan showcases Kiliç kamikaze autonomous underwater vehicles at Efes 2026 drills
Aselsan displayed its Kiliç kamikaze autonomous underwater vehicles on the sidelines of Turkey’s Efes 2026 defense drills. The article also references a 2023 Turkish maritime strike drill in which Albatros kamikaze unman…
Ukraine tests FP-7.X missile as step toward Freyja air-defense interceptor
Fire Point published video of a test launch of its FP-7.X missile, described as a fully controlled maneuvering flight conducted recently. The program aims to develop a lower-cost interceptor for Ukraine’s air defenses, w…