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.
Attack UAV reported approaching Kharkiv from the north
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports an attack UAV heading toward Kharkiv from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties are described.
Attack UAVs reported in eastern Dnipropetrovsk region heading toward Pavlohrad
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported strike UAVs in the eastern part of Dnipropetrovsk region on a course toward Pavlohrad. No impacts or casualties were mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAVs moving from northern Sumy region toward Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported strike UAVs detected in the north of Sumy Oblast heading toward Chernihiv Oblast. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Aurora Flight Sciences begins wing integration for DARPA CRANE X-65 experimental drone
Aurora Flight Sciences reported that the wings for the DARPA CRANE X-65 experimental uncrewed aircraft have arrived and integration is underway as the program works toward a first flight next year. The article describes …
Report says downed F-15E pilot saw a 'jellyfish-like' swarm of Iranian drones over Iran
A CNN-sourced account says a U.S. Air Force F-15E pilot reported seeing multiple Iranian drones moving together in a 'jellyfish-like' formation shortly before ejecting over Iran in April 2026. The report is attributed to…
NATO and Ukraine launch innovation challenge for persistent denial of Russian airfields using uncrewed systems
NATO bodies and Ukraine announced a private-sector innovation challenge seeking concepts to persistently deny Russian airfields, including via uncrewed aerial systems, autonomous munitions, and swarming approaches. The a…
Poland buys V-Bat UAVs from Shield AI for naval forces
Breaking Defense reports Poland is purchasing Shield AI V-Bat UAVs for its naval forces. The article notes V-Bat drones have operated in Ukraine and withstood electronic warfare that downed other UAVs.
US agencies seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says
Reuters reports that U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The report describes enforcement activity around event venues rather than…
Hezbollah introduces fiber-optic FPV drones in southern Lebanon, releasing footage of attack on Israeli tank
Defense News reports Hezbollah has begun using fiber-optic tethered FPV drones in southern Lebanon, describing them as resistant to jamming and a significant shift in battlefield tactics. Hezbollah released video in late…
US Army tests SWAT-FC fire control software to engage drones from moving vehicles in Maryland
The U.S. Army tested SWAT-FC fire control software that enables a vehicle-mounted CROWS weapon station to track and shoot down small drones while the vehicle is moving. The demonstration occurred in April at Aberdeen Pro…