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.
One-way attack drones displayed at SAHA 2026 defense exposition in Turkey
The article reports that Turkish firms publicly showcased one-way attack drones and other aerial systems on the first day of the SAHA 2026 exposition. This is a public display/deployment-style event rather than a combat …
Iranian drones reportedly hit an ADNOC oil tanker and attacks sparked a fire at Fujairah port, UAE
The article reports missile and drone exchanges in Gulf waters, including claims that an ADNOC empty oil tanker was hit by Iranian drones and that attacks caused a fire at Fujairah, a major UAE oil port. Maritime securit…
Ukraine moves toward lifting weapons export ban, with foreign interest in unmanned systems
Ukraine’s president said the government is working on regulatory steps to launch arms exports, with foreign militaries interested in Ukrainian unmanned systems and anti-drone technologies. Officials cited 2026 as a reali…
Lithuania buys Merops interceptor drones; NATO forces deploy and train counter-drone systems
The article reports Lithuania purchased 48 Merops interceptor drones on April 22 and describes prior deployments and training with Polish and Romanian forces. It also cites U.S. Army use of Merops to down Iranian Shahed …
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
US Army forms OPFOR unit in Germany to train troops for drone and electronic warfare
The US Army introduced a new company in Germany to act as an opposing force at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, focusing on drone and electronic warfare training. The unit uses drones such as the Ne…
Ukraine and Russia exchange drone strikes ahead of V-Day ceasefire proposal
The report says Ukraine struck multiple sites in Moscow with drones, and Russia carried out drone strikes on a Ukrainian gas production facility. The exchanges occurred ahead of a proposed V-Day ceasefire.
UAE reports intercepting missiles and drones for second consecutive day amid Iran denial
The UAE Ministry reported the country came under attacks for a second consecutive day and said missiles and drones were intercepted. Iran denied that its forces carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE…
Report notes attempts to attack gas stations using long-range FPV drones with small charges
A Ukrainian source reports observing attempts by an enemy to attack gas stations from 20–25 km away using FPV drones carrying small explosive charges. The post recommends physical protection measures (nets, shielding gas…
Russian fiber-optic FPV drones reported reaching Kramatorsk in Ukraine's Donbas
A report says Russian forces have begun using fiber-optic FPV drones that can reach Kramatorsk, a key Ukrainian-held city in Donetsk Oblast. The item indicates an expansion of drone capabilities and operational reach in …
Kirishi oil refinery in Russia reportedly halts production after drone strikes
The Kyiv Independent reports that Russia's Kirishi oil refinery stopped production following drone strikes. The report indicates disruption to refinery operations, but provides no casualty figures in the provided text.