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.
Zelensky says Russia is preparing new air-attack tactics against Ukraine and highlights jet-powered Geran drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is preparing a new winter air-attack campaign against Ukraine, with potential targets including energy, water supply, logistics and roads. He also described jet-powered …
Ukrainian unit describes using ground robots with FPV drones to replace infantry in operations
A commander from the 3rd Army Corps discusses employing ground robotic complexes (NRK) together with FPV drones for sabotage actions and eliminating enemy forces, aiming to substitute infantry where possible. The post re…
Bundeswehr to form its first unmanned systems regiment within the 10th Panzer Division by 2027
A Telegram post claims the German Bundeswehr will create its first unmanned systems regiment within the 10th Panzer Division, initially up to 350 personnel in 2027 and reaching 600 by 2029. The unit is described as havin…
Report claims Pentagon to create Autonomous Combat Systems Command (AutoWarCom) focused on drones and robotics
A Telegram post claims the U.S. Department of Defense will establish a new four-star Autonomous Combat Systems Command (AutoWarCom) to unify UAVs, unmanned surface vessels, ground robotics and electronic warfare. The pos…
Report claims Pentagon to create Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom) for drones and unmanned systems
A Russian milblog post claims the US Department of Defense announced creation of a new four-star Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom) to unify UAVs, unmanned maritime/ground systems, EW and counter-UAS efforts. The po…
Report claims ground MESH relays in Kyiv enable short-term online control of Shahed drones
A Ukrainian radio specialist (Serhii "Flash") suggests Russian forces are using 1–3 ground-based MESH relay stations in Kyiv to briefly control Shahed drones online during the final flight segment. The post says such rel…
Ukraine HUR describes evolution and combat use of Magura and Katran naval drones
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) describes development and testing of Magura naval drones starting in spring 2023 and their evolution into multi-role platforms. The post also recounts an operation using Katran sea pl…
US Air Force advances Massed Modular Aircraft program to develop MQ-9A Reaper successor
The article reports that seven companies are reportedly moving forward in the US Air Force’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) program to develop a lower-cost, modular successor to the MQ-9A Reaper, with a goal of at least 5…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Zelensky says Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones amid increased Russian jet-powered drone use
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russia increases use of jet-powered drones. The statement reflects a planned expansion of Ukraine's air-defense drone production c…
French Air Force plans crewed-uncrewed loyal wingman flight tests under Hypairion in 2028
France’s Air Force and defense agencies plan to conduct a 2028 flight demonstration pairing crewed fighters with combat drones under the Hypairion AI experimentation project. The effort emphasizes government-controlled, …
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat