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.
Pentagon announces creation of Autonomous Combat Systems Command focused on drones and counter-drone defense
A Rybar video roundup claims the US Pentagon announced a new Autonomous Combat Systems Command to consolidate unmanned aviation, maritime and ground platforms, electronic warfare, and counter-drone defense. The post fram…
Ukraine's GUR reports Russia using new Geran-4 jet UAV modification since autumn 2026
Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR) claims Russia has begun employing a new jet-powered UAV variant called "Geran-4" since autumn 2026. The post describes alleged upgrades including a localized engine from Alabuga, an …
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is increasing defenses and forming groups to shoot down Shahed drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is daily increasing its air-defense posture, including turrets and special groups tasked with downing Shahed drones. He added that funding is available and tasks are s…
Pentagon selects four vendors for JIATF-401 counter-drone directed-energy pilot program
The Pentagon selected AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing for JIATF-401’s pilot program focused on counter-drone directed-energy capabilities. The announcement reflects a U.S. effort to test and field new C-UAS approa…
Germany plans to form its first dedicated drone regiment starting in 2027
Germany announced plans to establish its first dedicated drone regiment, consolidating reconnaissance, strike, UGVs, electronic warfare, and counter-drone capabilities under one command. The announcement was made during …
Ukraine HUR publishes details on new Russian Geran-4 UAV modification
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) published technical details about a new modification of Russia's jet-powered Geran-4 UAV, stating it has been used since autumn. The post describes added optical navigation, a new com…
NATO to present Poland strategy integrating low-cost drones and AI for rapid defense
A post claims NATO is developing a defensive plan to repel a potential Russian attack by combining traditional ground forces with low-cost drones and AI-enabled targeting with minimal human involvement. The strategy, dub…
Ukraine reports first shootdowns of Russian jet-powered UAVs using AI-enabled robotic turrets
Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said there have been initial shootdowns of jet-powered UAVs, including the “Geran-5,” using robotic turrets with machine-vision/AI. He noted the turrets have a limited engagem…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine developed small SAM 'Nika' to counter jet-powered Shahed drones
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine has developed a small anti-aircraft missile called 'Nika' that will soon be tested and used to shoot down jet-powered 'Shahed' drones. He also stated that the Ukrainian-German interceptor…
Zelensky says Russia is sharing jet-powered drone technology with North Korea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is sharing jet-powered drone technology with North Korea, calling it a dangerous development. The report concerns alleged transfer of UAV technology rather than a specif…