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.
Ukraine highlights interceptor-drone crews as part of integrated air defense against Shahed-type UAVs
Ukraine’s General Staff describes the development and operational role of interceptor-drone crews within the Air Force’s direct air-defense cover forces. The post says these drones engage aerial targets, including Shahed…
Europe considers granting utilities and infrastructure firms authority to bring down drones
A Reuters report says European authorities are weighing changes that would give utilities and critical infrastructure companies greater legal powers to disable or bring down drones. The discussion reflects growing concer…
European governments consider expanding critical infrastructure operators' authority to detect and bring down drones
A Reuters report describes European governments weighing or adopting legal changes that would allow critical infrastructure operators and contractors to detect, jam, or shoot down drones near sensitive sites. France pass…
Ukraine’s 2nd NGU Corps Khartiia describes shift to underground operations including drone use
A Telegram post cites the commander of Ukraine’s 2nd National Guard Corps “Khartiia” saying the battlefield in their area has shifted into an underground dimension. It claims the unit is conducting underground operations…
US Army highlights drones and counter-drone focus at AUSA and plans to expand vendor competition
The article describes how drones and counter-drone technologies dominated the AUSA conference and outlines the US Army’s plans to bring in new vendors and keep industry competition active. It reflects procurement and for…
Ukrainian arms maker rethinks reliance on Starlink amid reported speed limits affecting drone operations
The article reports Ukrainian complaints that Starlink/Starshield service is being throttled in some front-line sectors, disrupting drone operations and other weapon systems. It cites Reuters saying the slowdown order ca…
Drones: Shahed-136 · Sting FPV interceptor
Russian milblog discusses business-military cooperation after UAV raid on Leningrad Oblast
A Russian milblog post references a recent UAV raid on Leningrad Oblast and argues for a business–military partnership to improve rear-area air defense. It proposes layered defenses including small-arms teams, FPV interc…
Drones: FP-1
US Army discusses using high-altitude balloons to deploy air-launched drones in a future European conflict
A US Army general described a concept to disperse hundreds of high-altitude balloons to provide communications, sensing, decoying, and to launch air-launched effects (drones/loitering munitions) in a potential future Eur…
Germany drops direct procurement plan for Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft
Germany has decided not to proceed with a direct acquisition of Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft, shifting toward a different competitive acquisition approach. The change raises questions a…
Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat · Kazhan heavy FPV bomber
Ukraine and NATO develop AI models to predict enemy UAV strikes and support artillery planning
Ukraine’s Defense Forces and NATO’s Allied Command Transformation, with JATEC support, presented two AI models: one to forecast enemy UAV strike activity near the frontline and another to assist artillery planning. The U…