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.
Russia proposes temporary halt to shelling in Kostiantynivka amid ongoing fighting and drone use
A Ukrainian channel reports active fighting in Kostiantynivka and says Russia proposed a temporary ceasefire/halt to shelling from 12:00 to 18:00 on 6 July. The post argues Ukrainian drone strikes are hindering Russian c…
Ukraine General Staff highlights integration of maritime unmanned systems in naval warfare approach
A General Staff of Ukraine message marking Navy Day states that Ukraine has integrated maritime unmanned (uncrewed) systems and other technologies, describing this as changing the philosophy of modern naval warfare. It r…
Russian industry group discusses joint early-warning and counter-UAV systems to protect factories
A Russian milblog reports that the head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs said companies are discussing with authorities the creation of early detection, alerting, and counter-UAV systems to protec…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans a sea defense line using interceptor drones launched from multiple platforms
A Telegram post cites President Zelenskyy saying Ukraine plans to create a maritime defensive line using interceptor (anti-air) drones. The drones would be launched from various platforms, including sea drones, and futur…
Rybar discusses countering Ukrainian Hornet drones threatening rear supply routes
A Russian milblog post claims Ukrainian forces in early 2026 widely fielded Hornet-type UAVs controlled via Starlink with auto-targeting, putting rear highways under constant attack. It frames this as a problem requiring…
Taiwan considers bills to fund procurement and domestic production of UAVs and USVs
A post reports that Taiwan is set to review draft bills on purchasing and expanding domestic production of UAVs (and unmanned surface vessels). The acting US representative on Taiwan urged Taiwan to become a "wasp nest" …
Ukraine discusses scaling domestic production of drones and other advanced weapons at high-level meeting
A Ukrainian leadership meeting discussed expanding domestic production capacity for advanced weapons, emphasizing drones of all types, EW systems, missiles, and air defense needs. The statement also tasked ministries to …
US diplomat urges Taiwan to build a “hornet’s nest” of drones to deter conflict
A senior U.S. representative in Taiwan called for building large numbers of air, surface, and subsurface drones to strengthen deterrence. The article also describes competing Taiwanese legislative proposals and budgets t…
Dutch military invests millions in drone software platform
Reuters reports the Dutch military is investing millions of euros in a software platform related to drones. The move indicates a capability and procurement shift toward improved drone operations and management.
NATO concept cited as integrating allied land forces, drones and data for eastern flank defense plans
The article notes that a combined NATO/U.S. Army headquarters developed the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, described as integrating allied land forces, drones and data under NATO defense plans. This is presented as…
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