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Soldiers at a drone warfare demonstration. Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces

Lithuania to Create Dedicated Military Unit for Drone Warfare

Lithuania has announced plans to establish a new military unit dedicated to drone warfare as it moves to centralize and accelerate its unmanned aviation capabilities.

1 June

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US Army Trials British Skyhammer Interceptor for Drone Defense

The US Army has tested Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer system as part of ongoing efforts to evaluate new air defense technologies.

1 June

Europe

Residents of the Romanian city of Galati say they are "angry" and "afraid" after a drone hit an apartment building, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which has blamed Russia and warned against further incursions.

Romania Identifies Drone Behind Strike on Apartment Block as Russian

Further analysis of a drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building, sparking furious condemnation of Russia, has shown that it undoubtedly came from Moscow's forces, Bucharest said Sunday.

1 June

Europe

Ukrainian emergency crews respond at the scene of a Russian drone attack in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday that killed one person and injured another, authorities said.

Drone Hits Captured Nuclear Plant in Ukraine: IAEA

A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency confirmed Sunday.

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30 May

Middle East

A Turkish naval patrol boat in an undisclosed location in the Black Sea

Turkey Warns Against ‘Uncontrolled Escalation’ After Drone Strike on Ship

Turkey on Friday warned against "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on Thursday night hit a Turkish cargo ship.

30 May

Europe

Russia Accused Over Drone That Hit Romanian Apartment Block, Putin Hits Back

A drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building set off furious condemnation of Russia by Romania and its NATO allies on Friday but President Vladimir Putin insisted there was no evidence to blame his country.

29 May

2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) showcases the future of warfare with a lineup of drones on August 7, 2025, at Balli Army Airfield, Germany. These unmanned aerial drones enhance reconnaissance capabilities and operations efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to modernizing the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Bailey)

Quantum Cyber to Build Large-Scale Autonomous Systems Plant

Quantum Cyber plans to open a defense technology complex, boosting autonomous systems production for government and commercial customers.

29 May

Red Cat's Blue Ops V7 USV with Kymeta at exercise in Key West Florida.

Red Cat’s V7 Maritime Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

Red Cat Holdings has commenced full-rate production of its Variant 7 unmanned surface vessel, expanding its portfolio of autonomous systems for US and allied military customers.

29 May