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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV movements toward Chornobyl and Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs moving from Chernihiv region toward Chornobyl and from Sumy region toward Poltava region (Hadiach/Zinkiv). No impacts or damage are described.
UAV reported heading toward Sumy from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward Sumy from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported north of Kharkiv on changing course
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV north of Kharkiv moving on a changing course. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Aerostar tests Lightning high-altitude balloon as launch platform for Icarus Apollo-R surveillance drone
Aerostar says it recently tested its Lightning high-altitude balloon as a launch platform for a single Icarus Apollo-R uncrewed aircraft. The company describes this as a step toward a scalable “mothership” concept using …
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · RQ-4 Global Hawk
US Navy GARC kamikaze drone boat used in RIMPAC 2026 SINKEX against ex-USS Peleliu
The US Navy confirmed its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) uncrewed surface vessel conducted its first live-fire during RIMPAC 2026, striking the decommissioned ex-USS Peleliu in a SINKEX. The event occurred…
MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones participate in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 alongside U.S. forces
U.S. Pacific Air Forces said the Royal Australian Air Force's MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, with close interaction between U.S. test units and Australian efforts. The rem…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper · Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Pentagon launches GBAM challenge for low-cost long-range autonomous strike weapons
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit announced the Ground-Based Affordable Mass (GBAM) initiative seeking low-cost, long-range autonomously guided strike systems with a rapid demonstration timeline. The effort aligns with Do…
Saudi Arabia reports defending against drone strikes amid regional launches
The report describes drones launched toward or affecting Saudi Arabia, with related launches involving Jordan and Iraq, attributed to Iran-backed groups. It frames the incidents as potential testing of US posture as stra…
Drone attack on Rostov-on-Don reportedly kills two and wounds five, causing fires and damage
A drone attack on Rostov-on-Don reportedly killed a married couple and wounded five people, including a teenager. The regional governor said falling UAV debris sparked multiple fires at a private enterprise, warehouses, …
Geran jet UAVs reportedly strike Ukrainian logistics center in Kryvyi Rih
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian Armed Forces logistics center in Kryvyi Rih was hit using jet-powered Geran UAVs. No casualty or damage details are provided beyond the claim of a successful strike.