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.
US Air Force approves requirements for MQ-9A Reaper replacement program
The US Air Force has greenlit requirements for a replacement to the MQ-9A Reaper drone, signaling movement toward a next-generation unmanned aircraft effort. Lt. Gen. Luke Cropsey said there is growing interest across th…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
L3Harris to add Wraith Shield update enabling handheld radios to detect and jam drone control signals
L3Harris executives said a forthcoming Wraith Shield software update will let existing handheld radios scan for drone control signals, identify hostile ones, and jam them. The report describes a counter-drone capability …
US special operations leaders urge right-to-repair authority to rapidly modify unmanned aerial systems
U.S. special operations commanders told a Senate subcommittee that proprietary vendor restrictions prevent rapid upgrades and repairs to unmanned aerial systems. They argued operators need greater authority to modify sof…
US Air Force MQ-9 fleet reduced to about 135 after combat attrition in Operation Epic Fury
US Air Force officials told senators the MQ-9 Reaper inventory has fallen to roughly 135 aircraft due to combat attrition in Operation Epic Fury, described as losses in the Middle East involving Iran. The Air Force is se…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Moscow restricts publication of images showing aftermath of drone strikes
Reuters reports that Moscow authorities introduced restrictions on publishing photos and videos showing the aftermath of drone strikes. The measure appears aimed at controlling dissemination of strike-impact imagery.
Latvian government loses parliamentary majority amid dispute over handling of drone incidents
A Reuters report says Latvia's government lost its majority in parliament amid political fallout over how authorities handled drone incidents linked to the war in Ukraine. The item indicates the incidents became a domest…
Russian milblog calls for expanding rear-area drone defenses with FPV interceptors and "Yolka"-type drones
A Russian milblog post argues that as drone numbers increase, rear areas should be saturated with mobile fire groups and other measures. It specifically mentions FPV-interceptor teams, "Yolka"-type drones, observation po…
Russian milblog discusses need to expand rear-area air defense against UAV strikes on logistics to Crimea
A Russian milblog post claims there is a growing number of strikes on frontline logistics, especially the land corridor to Crimea, and argues for building a comprehensive low-altitude air-defense system and rear-route pr…
Zelenskiy warns Russia may launch drone attacks during daylight in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Russia could conduct drone attacks during daylight hours. The report is a warning/assessment rather than a specific confirmed strike event.
Russian sources discuss Geran UAV modification carrying R-60M air-to-air missile
A Russian milblog post claims images show a new modification of the Geran loitering munition configured to carry an R-60M air-to-air missile in a semi-recessed internal bay. The post discusses the concept’s intended use …