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.
UK defence investment plan allocates £5 billion for drones and autonomous weapons
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a multi-year defence investment plan that includes £5 billion for drones and autonomous weapons as part of modernizing the armed forces. The plan is framed as preparing Britain fo…
Israel tests upgraded Iron Dome integrated with Iron Beam laser for air defense
Israel's defense ministry said it completed a series of tests of an upgraded Iron Dome system integrating the Iron Beam laser, enabling commanders to switch between missile and laser interceptions. The announcement refer…
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones fired from Afghanistan
Pakistan reported intercepting four drones launched from Afghanistan. Afghanistan's defence ministry said it conducted air strikes in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
Ukraine expands long-range drone strikes as Russia attacks Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Al Jazeera reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is expanding its long-range drone campaign with new strikes deep inside Russia, including hitting another oil refinery. The same report says Russian atta…
U.S. exercises in Guam and Palau to test integrated air defense against missiles and drones
The article describes upcoming and ongoing U.S. military air and missile defense evaluations tied to Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (Guam) and Tenacious Archer 2026 (Palau), including systems intended to counter drones. It…
Fiber-optic FPV drone strike reported on Ukrainian MLRS on HMMWV base in Dobropillia
A Telegram post reports a strike by a fiber-optic FPV drone from the "Irishmen" detachment against a Ukrainian MLRS mounted on an HMMWV in Dobropillia. No casualty or damage details are provided beyond the claimed hit.
Russian 57th Motor Rifle Regiment reports destroying two Ukrainian UAV control points near Hruzke and Raiske
A Telegram post claims the 57th Motor Rifle Regiment struck and destroyed two Ukrainian UAV (drone) control points in the areas of Hruzke and Raiske. The post says the strikes disrupted Ukrainian drone operator teams.
Telegram post reports Geran/Gerbera drone explosions in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast
A Telegram post describing an animated strike map claims two explosions occurred in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast, during 29–30 June 2026. The post attributes the incidents to Geran/Gerbera drones.
Russian UAV units claim strikes on Ukrainian robotic platform and Damba EW complex in Sumy Oblast
A Telegram post says UAV crews from Russia's "Sever" grouping struck and destroyed a Ukrainian robotic platform and a "Damba" electronic warfare complex in Sumy Oblast. The post describes the footage as archival and prov…
ZALA Z-16 UAV reportedly monitored Russian airstrikes near Novoselovka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A post claims a ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV monitored Russian Aerospace Forces strikes on enemy positions near Novoselovka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast at night. The strikes reportedly used UMPK-guided aerial bombs and the UA…