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.
CENTCOM commander says U.S. used low-cost one-way attack drones against Iran and shifted drone cost dynamics
CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the U.S. has been employing low-cost one-way attack drones against Iran, aiming to force Iran to expend more expensive defenses. He referen…
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Ukraine UGV Simba shown operating in NATO Baltic exercise after being hit by an FPV drone
Video from a NATO Baltic exercise shows Ukraine’s Simba unmanned ground vehicle conducting night missions and continuing to operate after losing a wheel and being struck by an FPV drone.
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…
UN humanitarian aid convoy hit twice by drones in Kherson, Ukraine
A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to the city of Kherson was struck twice by drones. The report does not specify casualties or the drone type.
Post describes mass UAV attack with over 1,500 strike drones in a day and impacts in Kyiv
A Facebook post claims Ukraine endured one of its heaviest recent attacks, including an attempt to overwhelm air defenses with more than 1,500 strike UAVs in a day, with about 95% reportedly neutralized. The author says …
Astrakhan gas plant halted motor fuel output after May 13 drone attack, sources say
Sources told Reuters that Gazprom's Astrakhan gas plant halted motor fuel output following a drone attack on May 13. The report indicates operational disruption at the facility after the incident.
Indian-flag cargo ship Haji Ali reported sunk after suspected drone strike off northern Oman
A post cites reporting that the Indian-flag cargo ship Haji Ali was struck by an unidentified explosive object suspected to be a drone or missile while passing near Limah off Oman's northern coast, and later sank. India …
Report claims Hezbollah drone strike shut down Israel's northern coast
A live blog post claims a Hezbollah drone strike caused a shutdown along Israel's northern coast, mentioned alongside Lebanon-Israel talks ending in Washington. The post provides no specific target, damage details, or co…
Report: Hezbollah drone strike shuts northern coast amid Lebanon-Israel talks ending in Washington
A live blog post claims a Hezbollah drone strike shut down activity along a northern coast area. The post provides no specific location details beyond the general coastal reference.
Hungary summons Russia’s ambassador over drone strike in western Ukraine near border
Hungary summoned Russia’s ambassador following a reported drone strike in western Ukraine near the Hungarian border. The post says the strike occurred early Wednesday.