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.
GA-ASI and Hanwha test Mojave STOL drone in austere runway trials in Pocheon, South Korea
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Hanwha Aerospace conducted simulated battlefield testing of the Mojave STOL drone, including operations from an austere short runway and low-level terrain-masking flight. The tria…
Zelensky says isolated Shahed drone strikes can cause power and water outages in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Kyiv's preparedness, saying even isolated Russian Shahed drone strikes can trigger power and water outages. The item discusses the impact of drone attacks rather than det…
US Army 11th Airborne Division discusses adapting small drones for winter training in Alaska
An interview with the commander of the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division describes efforts to develop and test small drones, including first-person-view systems, for use during winter training exercises in Alaska. The u…
U.S. Army orders creation of Futures and Autonomous Systems Command for unmanned and autonomous warfare
The U.S. Army directed the establishment of a new command (FASCOM) and a centralized acquisition executive for priority autonomous systems, including drones and robotics roles across units. The move follows a Pentagon in…
US Army tests PERCH 2.0 system to launch Switchblade 300 loitering munitions from armored vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems is showcasing counter-drone and loitering-munition capabilities at AUSA, including PERCH 2.0 for launching Switchblade 300 under armor. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment are…
Drones: Switchblade 600 · AeroVironment Switchblade 300
US Army targets early 2028 fielding of E-HEL directed-energy counter-drone system LOCUST X3
The U.S. Army says its first Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) counter-UAS weapon, LOCUST X3, could complete testing and be ready for operations by early 2028, with delivery planned for Q4 FY2027. Officials discussed th…
Kongsberg to build counter-drone systems production plant in northern Poland for Polish military program
Norway’s Kongsberg plans to build a new production facility in northern Poland to manufacture counter-drone systems tied to the San anti-drone program for the Polish military. The company expects rising regional demand a…
U.S. Army tests Bumblebee V2 small UAS and other autonomous systems during Project Sandhills 2.0 at Fort Bragg
Soldiers at Fort Bragg tested unmanned systems, including Bumblebee V2 small UAS, to support contested obstacle breaching and reduce troop exposure to hazards. The Project Sandhills 2.0 event also involved autonomous tru…
U.S. Army renames futures command to emphasize autonomous systems and aligns modernization under new guidance
The U.S. Army announced it redesignated Futures and Concepts Command as U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM) and described plans to develop corps-level autonomous capabilities. The announcement was m…
Reported Geran drone strike on Ukrainian troop position in Shevchenkove, Kharkiv Oblast
A Telegram post reports a remotely guided "Geran" drone strike on a purported Ukrainian Armed Forces temporary deployment point (PVD) in Shevchenkove, Kharkiv Oblast. No casualty figures or damage details are provided in…