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
Russia launches daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six
Russia launched a large daytime drone attack across Ukraine. The report says at least six people were killed; further details on specific locations and damage were not provided in the excerpt.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires, killing six
The report says Russian drone strikes on Ukraine resumed after a ceasefire expired. It reports six people killed and cites President Zelensky warning of further waves of strikes through Wednesday.
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.
Drone strike hits Iranian opposition camp north of Erbil, Iraq, security sources say
Security sources said a drone strike hit an Iranian opposition camp north of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region. The report did not provide confirmed casualty figures or detailed damage information in the provided text.
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…
Hungary summons Russian ambassador over drone strikes on western Ukraine
Reuters reports Hungary summoned Russia's ambassador in connection with drone strikes that hit western Ukraine. The item is framed as a diplomatic response to the attacks.