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 Navy shipbuilding plan highlights increased use of unmanned platforms and possible overseas construction
The U.S. Navy’s fiscal 2027 shipbuilding plan calls for expanding the fleet and includes funding for five unmanned platforms, alongside potential overseas construction for some auxiliary ships and modules. The article di…
Aselsan outlines networked autonomous warfare concepts and unveils unmanned naval strike systems at SAHA Expo 2026
At SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul, Aselsan presented a future-warfare vision emphasizing autonomous systems, swarming concepts, and integrated strike networks. The company showcased the Tufan unmanned surface vehicle and the…
Zelenskyy says Russia launched over 200 drones at Ukraine; casualties reported in Dnipropetrovsk
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia fired more than 200 drones at Ukraine as a truce expired. Local officials reported one person killed and four wounded in attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian drone strike hits residential building in Kyiv after ceasefire ends
The Kyiv Independent reports that a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Kyiv as a ceasefire ended. Details on casualties or damage extent were not provided in the snippet.
Russia launches drone strikes on Ukraine after ceasefire ends, officials say
Ukrainian officials said Russia struck Ukraine with drones after a ceasefire ended. The report does not provide specific targets or damage details in the provided text.
Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon raises regional tensions, Reuters reports
A Reuters report describes an evolving drone war in southern Lebanon, indicating ongoing drone-related attacks in the area amid heightened regional tensions. The item is framed around broader geopolitical implications ra…
Milbloggers report Ukrainian Hornet strike drones disrupting Russian supply lines behind the front
A social-media post cites Russian milbloggers claiming Ukrainian Hornet mid-range strike drones are damaging Russian supply lines deep behind the frontline. The drones are described as relatively jam-resistant and using …
U.S. and Ukraine draft memorandum for defense deal including joint drone manufacturing
Sources say the U.S. and Ukraine drafted a memorandum as a first step toward a new defense agreement. The draft would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the U.S. and to manufacture drones via joint ventures w…
IDF reports Hezbollah launched explosive drones in southern Lebanon, damaging unmanned vehicles
The IDF said Hezbollah launched rockets and explosive drones toward IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon, with two explosive drones hitting unmanned engineering vehicles and causing damage but no injuries. The IDF al…
Report claims combat use of modified Geran-2 UAV carrying R-60M air-to-air missile
A Telegram post claims combat use was observed of a модернизированная БПЛА «Герань-2» configured to carry an R-60M air-to-air missile in a semi-recessed mount to reduce drag and radar signature. The post frames this as i…
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