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.
US military demand grows for Smart Shooter kinetic counter-drone solutions, executive says
An executive from Israel’s Smart Shooter said the evolving threat from small drones is driving increased demand across the US military for kinetic counter-UAS solutions. The piece discusses procurement/fielding interest …
Poland’s new A26 submarines planned to deploy drone swarms, officials say
Poland signed a contract with Saab to buy three A26-type submarines, with officials stating the boats will be able to deploy swarms of drones controlled from aboard the submarine to help protect Baltic Sea infrastructure…
Post claims increased Ukrainian drone pressure on air defenses in Crimea and southern regions
A Telegram post discusses ongoing hostilities and alleges that Ukraine has accumulated drones and is overwhelming Russian air defenses in Crimea and southern regions. It mentions high interception rates and argues that g…
DJI Mavic 3E quadcopter delivered to a Russian UAV unit via fundraising
A post reports that a DJI Mavic 3E quadcopter was handed over to a UAV unit. It says the drone was purchased through a joint fundraiser by the 'Vremya Vybralo Nas' foundation and the Colonelcassad Telegram channel to sup…
Report claims Turkey supplies Bayraktar UAVs to Kosovo amid broader defense cooperation
A Telegram post discusses Turkey’s growing influence in the Balkans and claims Turkey supplies Bayraktar UAVs to Kosovo as part of wider defense assistance. It frames this alongside Turkish defense cooperation with Alban…
Jet-powered UAVs reported over Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, heading NW and W
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region. The drones were said to be moving on northwestern and western courses.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Zaporizhzhia from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs moving toward Zaporizhzhia from the south. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.
Jet-powered UAV reported flying along Zaporizhzhia–Dnipropetrovsk oblast border northbound
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying along the border between Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, heading north. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Sumy from the northeast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward Sumy from the northeast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Snovsk, Chernihiv region from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV moving toward Snovsk in Chernihiv Oblast from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.