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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Cherkasy from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving toward Cherkasy from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs over Chernihiv and Poltava regions
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports jet-powered UAVs detected in northern Chernihiv region heading south and between Poltava and Kremenchuk heading west. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.
Report of jet-powered UAVs heading toward Mykolaiv from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs moving toward Mykolaiv from the south. No impact, damage, or casualties were described in the post.
Saudi Arabia reports renewed missile and drone attacks following major airport strikes
A Reuters report says Saudi Arabia faced new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports. The provided text does not specify the exact locations, casualties, or the drone types involved.
Russian barrage hits Kyiv and 12 regions with missiles and Shahed drones, killing at least 32
The article describes a massive Russian aerial attack involving waves of Shahed drones and 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, targeting Kyiv and 12 other Ukrainian regions. Ukrainian officials reported at least 3…
US Army creates 390A robotics technician specialty to support unmanned systems and drone warfare
The U.S. Army introduced a new military occupational specialty, 390A robotics technician, to provide expertise in robotic and unmanned systems for tactical formations. The move formalizes training and force-structure cha…
Italy tests MBDA armaments integration for Astore Levante Italo-Turkish drone
Italy is conducting tests with MBDA to integrate European armaments onto the Astore Levante drone being developed by Baykar and Leonardo and assembled in Italy. The Italian air force plans to acquire six drones and expec…
AUSA day 1 showcases drones and ground vehicles at Walter E. Washington Convention Center
A Breaking Defense photo-style roundup describes day 1 of the AUSA event, featuring displays including drones and ground vehicles at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Raytheon unveils rocket-powered Coyote Block 2C+RM counter-drone interceptor at AUSA
Raytheon (RTX) announced a new Coyote Block 2C+RM counter-drone interceptor variant using a solid rocket motor, plus a new seeker and warhead, and said it has completed three successful live test launches. The report fra…
Airbus and Kratos complete first flight of U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft in northern Europe
Airbus and Kratos reported the first flight of the U740 Valkyrie, a Europeanized variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie. The test flight at an unnamed northern European facility included rocket-assisted takeoff, maneuvers at mul…
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