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.
Post discusses scaling strikes on Nova Poshta hubs and limits of Geran UAVs, proposing cheaper ground-launched cruise missile
A Telegram post argues for scaling strikes on Nova Poshta logistics hubs in Ukraine and says achieving required salvo density is difficult using Geran UAVs alone. It proposes developing a cheaper, lighter ground-launched…
Russian troops report revamped training program focused on countering UAV threats from June 1
A Telegram post describes changes to troop training emphasizing counter-UAV tactics against copter- and fixed-wing drones, stating the program was restructured from June 1. It frames this as adapting training to real bat…
Russia bans night vessel movements at Novorossiysk port citing Ukrainian drone attacks, sources say
Reuters cited three grain-industry sources saying Russia temporarily banned vessel entry/exit at Novorossiysk port from 00:00 to 05:00 due to Ukrainian drone attacks. The restriction was reportedly communicated orally an…
Babcock, ACUA and Frankenburg sign MOU on maritime counter-drone air defence using uncrewed vessels
Babcock signed an MOU at the Farnborough International Air Show with ACUA Ocean Technologies and Frankenburg Technologies to develop integrated maritime counter-UAS air defence solutions. The concept combines Babcock lau…
Report claims Ukraine’s “Lyutyi” drone was armed with four air-to-surface missiles
A Telegram post claims the Ukrainian side reported that the “Lyutyi” drone has been equipped with four air-to-surface missiles, allegedly with up to 200 km range and speeds up to 500 km/h. The missile type and manufactur…
GA-ASI and Kongsberg complete design reviews to integrate JSM missile on MQ-9B UAV
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Kongsberg completed SRR and PDR milestones for integrating the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicle. The effort aims to provide MQ-9B customers a long-range…
UK explores Eurofighter Typhoon teaming with collaborative combat aircraft under Storm Fighter program
BAE Systems is developing concepts for Eurofighter Typhoon to control collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) as part of the RAF's Storm Fighter effort and Typhoon Long-Term Evolution upgrades. The work was discussed at the …
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Strelkov argues Russia must create mass UAV interceptor aviation to stop Ukrainian drone strikes
A Telegram post attributed to Igor Strelkov discusses ongoing Ukrainian UAV attacks on shipping in the Azov and Black Seas and broader long-range drone/rocket strikes on Russian infrastructure. It argues that preventing …
Companies develop faster interceptor drones as Russia deploys jet-powered Shahed drones
A Reuters report describes Russia deploying jet-powered Shahed-type drones and notes companies responding by developing faster interceptor drones to counter them. The item is framed as an evolution in drone threat and co…
US Marine Corps selects ACS Bullfrog autonomous weapon system for counter-drone air defense integration
Allen Control Systems announced that the U.S. Marine Corps selected its AI-enabled Bullfrog autonomous weapon system for integration into Marine airborne defenses under the GBAD program and L-MADIS. The system is intende…