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.
France tests and integrates 68mm laser-guided rockets on Rafale for low-cost counter-drone missions
France’s DGA conducted live-fire integration tests of 68mm laser-guided rockets on the Rafale, creating a lower-cost option for countering one-way attack drones. The LADAC program aims to reduce reliance on expensive MIC…
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Auterion and Ukraine’s Skyfall to supply 50,000 FPV drones; Shrike cited in combat use
A report says Auterion and Ukrainian drone-maker Skyfall will supply 50,000 FPV drones. Skyfall also claimed its Shrike FPV has destroyed various Russian military assets including an Mi-8 helicopter and multiple ground s…
NATO decision to purchase US-made MQ-4C Triton drones analyzed
An analysis discusses NATO’s recent decision to purchase high-cost American Triton unmanned aircraft. The piece focuses on implications and concerns around the procurement rather than a specific operational incident.
CENTCOM says US used unmanned surface vessels in combat during strikes on Iran
CENTCOM said the US used unmanned surface vessels (sea drones) in combat during strikes on Iran. The US military released video showing the vessels approaching docks and exploding.
Ukraine says drones struck 15 additional Russian vessels in Sea of Azov campaign
Ukraine reported that drones struck 15 more Russian vessels, bringing the claimed total in its Sea of Azov campaign to 105 ships. The report was published by The Kyiv Independent.
US CENTCOM says Corsair unmanned surface vessels struck Bandar Abbas naval base facility in Iran
CENTCOM said U.S. forces used three Corsair unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the Bandar Abbas naval base in Iran. The report describes it as the first time American f…
US CENTCOM says Corsair unmanned surface vessels struck an Iranian ship facility
Al Jazeera reports that US CENTCOM published video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility. The post describes it as a first-of-its-kind attack using drone boats.
UAVs reportedly attacked an oil depot in Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai
A Telegram post reports that UAVs again attacked an oil depot in Mikhaylovsk in Russia's Stavropol Krai. No details on damage or casualties were provided.
Iranian side publishes footage of kamikaze drone launches at targets in Kuwait
A Telegram post claims the Iranian side published footage showing launches of kamikaze drones against targets in Kuwait. No details on damage, casualties, or exact location are provided in the post.
Geran drone reported heading toward a target in Odesa Oblast
A Telegram post claims a "Geran" drone is moving toward a target in the area of Odesa Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are reported in the post.