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.
UAV reported over Chernihiv region heading south near Korop
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Chernihiv Oblast flying on a southern course, passing near the settlement of Korop. No strike or damage was reported in the post.
Poland halts additional MiG-29 transfers to Ukraine amid dispute over drone technology sharing
Poland’s defense minister said Warsaw will not transfer additional MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, citing Ukraine’s alleged refusal to share drone production know-how as part of an exchange. The report frames this as a shift…
UK announces £5B+ drone-focused Defence Investment Plan and shift toward hybrid, uncrewed-enabled force structure
The UK government unveiled a Defence Investment Plan allocating more than £5 billion over four years for drones and autonomous systems, aiming to restructure the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF around uncrewed capabilities. Th…
Drones: RQ-20 Puma / Puma 3 AE · Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Thales Watchkeeper WK450
Video shows China’s truck-mounted EMALS catapult launching a propeller-driven drone
Footage circulating on social media shows a modular, truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) catapult launching a propeller-driven drone. The exact time and location of the recording are unclear, but…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
UK Defence Investment Plan emphasizes autonomous systems and a planned “hybrid navy”
The UK’s Defence Investment Plan highlights a push to acquire and field autonomous systems, backed by a £5 billion investment. The plan includes intentions to develop a “hybrid navy,” indicating a doctrinal and procureme…
Tobyhanna Army Depot expands production of drone components with new assembly lines
Army leaders said Tobyhanna Army Depot is scaling up production of drone components by adding new assembly lines under the Drone Dominance initiative. The effort is framed as part of preparations for the Army’s upcoming …
Latvia to deploy counter-drone systems along borders with Russia and Belarus; joint Latvia-Ukraine drone factory planned
Latvia announced counter-drone systems will begin operating along its borders with Russia and Belarus in July and August 2026, aiming to reduce the need to scramble fighter aircraft for drone incursions. Latvia and Ukrai…
SOCOM issues RFI for air-launched long-range loitering munition
U.S. Special Operations Command released a June 26 Request for Information seeking an air-launched loitering munition with at least 75 nautical miles range and 40 minutes loiter time. The effort includes a planned demons…
Drones: Switchblade 600 · AeroVironment Switchblade 300
Oregon Army National Guard tests heavy-lift drone delivering live Bangalore torpedo in breaching trial
Oregon Army National Guard combat engineers tested a heavy-lift drone to deliver and help employ a live Bangalore torpedo during a simulated breach of wire obstacles. The trial took place at Orchard Combat Training Cente…
Ukrainian drone strikes linked to deepening fuel crisis in Russia
An Al Jazeera report says Russia’s fuel crisis is worsening amid intensified Ukrainian drone strikes. The item frames the strikes as contributing to disruptions affecting fuel supply.