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.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine preparing to sign a Drone Deal with Canada
In an evening address summary, President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing to sign a “Drone Deal” with Canada. The post also mentions discussions on countering Russian aerial bombs and preparing for new attacks, but pr…
Report claims Israel is using decoys to bait FPV drones
A social-media post claims Israel is employing decoys intended to lure or bait FPV drones. No specific incident, location, or results are provided in the post.
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet shown adding anti-drone “grill” armor to Project 21980 boat after UAV raids
A Russian milblog reports that after recent Ukrainian drone raids on Black Sea Fleet basing areas in Novorossiysk, the fleet is adapting defenses. Images purportedly show a Project 21980 (Grachonok) patrol boat fitted wi…
Ukraine discusses international "Drone Deal" agreements; four signed and first contracts being prepared
A Ukrainian official said around 20 countries are involved at various stages in a "Drone Deal" format, with four agreements already signed and initial contracts being prepared. The post frames this as an international ar…
Commentary argues mass drone warfare is reshaping Russian military doctrine needs
A Telegram post discusses the decline of Soviet-style mass armored forces and argues that widespread use of aerial, ground, and maritime drones plus digital systems is driving a new era of warfare. It frames this as a ne…
Estonia urges Ukraine to tighten drone controls after aerial incidents; Kyiv offers experts
Estonia called on Ukraine to strengthen controls over drones following unspecified aerial incidents and said Kyiv offered to send experts. The report concerns policy/coordination measures rather than a specific drone str…
Ukraine offers Baltic states expert help to strengthen air security after drone incidents
A report says Ukraine offered the Baltic states assistance from its experts to improve air security following drone-related incidents, with an appeal sent to Estonia’s embassy. Estonia’s foreign minister expressed concer…
Ukraine’s 39th anti-aircraft regiment modifies "Wild Hornets" interceptor drones for reusable use with a shotgun
A Telegram post claims operators from the 39th anti-aircraft regiment modified "Wild Hornets" anti-air drones to be reusable by mounting a shotgun on them. No specific operational use, date, or location of an incident is…
Russian milblog discusses how drones have changed tube artillery tactics
A Russian milblog post describes how widespread UAV use has altered tube artillery employment, emphasizing shorter firing windows, drone-directed fire, camouflage, decoys, and rapid displacement. It frames this as a shif…
Rybar claims long-range drones are expanding strikes on logistics in Russia’s deep rear
A Russian milblogger claims the opponent has expanded the strike zone against logistics using long-range drones, citing “Hornet” drones with AI and Starlink. The post says roads and civilian infrastructure are being hit …