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 observer reports Lancet drones operating in radio silence until attack
A Ukrainian source reports that Russian Lancet loitering munitions are being observed on multiple fronts operating in full radio silence until the moment of attack. The post suggests this is intended to hinder identifica…
Commentary discusses restructuring brigades to incorporate UAS/UGVs
A social-media post discusses whether existing military brigades should expand to incorporate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), potentially requiring reductions in other capabilities. It …
Post claims U.S. intelligence says Cuba considering drone strikes on Key West, U.S. vessels, and Guantanamo Bay
A social-media post alleges U.S. intelligence claims Cuba is considering drone strikes targeting Key West, American military vessels, and Guantanamo Bay. The post frames this as a potential false-flag scenario but provid…
Ukrainian analyst reports possible renewed Shahed UAV radio-control activity linked to Belarus during May 13 attack
A Ukrainian source claims that Ukraine had stopped Shahed UAV control points operating from Belarus by late winter, with no active restoration attempts observed since. During the combined attack on May 13, radio modem ac…
Russian developer describes Citadel-NPZ automated interceptor system for long-range Ukrainian UAVs
A Telegram post quotes a developer describing an automated system and interceptor UAV concept (“Цитадель-НПЗ”) intended to intercept long-range Ukrainian drones, reportedly aimed at protecting facilities such as refineri…
Ukrainian analyst warns some Shahed drones may carry EW to counter interceptor drones and disrupt radar
A Ukrainian source reports suspicions that some Shahed drones have been fitted with electronic warfare equipment to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones and create radar interference. The post calls on military colleagu…
US Army FY27 budget request allocates $994 million for small counter-UAS procurement
A Breaking Defense report says the US Army FY27 budget request sets aside $994 million in discretionary funding for procuring small counter-drone (c-UAS) technology. The item reflects planned investment in counter-UAS ca…
US Army autonomy office shifts focus from drone platforms to capability packages
The US Army’s CPE Mission Autonomy office is described as moving beyond individual drone/robot platforms toward “packages of capability.” Initial focus areas include combat engineering, fires, and logistics.
AIRO promotes slowed-rotor hybrid-electric VTOL drone concept for military resupply
Breaking Defense reports AIRO executives describing a dual-use slowed-rotor hybrid-electric VTOL drone intended to address logistics resupply gaps between rear hubs and forward units. The piece discusses a capability con…
Post argues drone warfare shifts violence capability from states to individuals
A social-media post claims the key change in drone warfare is not technology but the decentralization of strike capability, reducing states’ monopoly on violence. It is commentary on doctrine/trends rather than reporting…