Vladislav V.

Vladislav V.

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Ukrainian Raybird Drone Equipped with Radiation Sensor

Ukrainian Raybird Drone Equipped with Radiation Sensor

Ukrainian Raybird drones have been equipped with a new payload — sensors for detecting radiation. As representatives of the manufacturer Skyeton...
March 4, 2026
21:05
Greece Deploys Its Most Powerful Frigate, Kimon, to Defend Cyprus from Iranian Attacks

Greece Deploys Its Most Powerful Frigate, Kimon, to Defend Cyprus from Iranian Attacks

Greece will deploy two frigates and F-16 fighter jets to help protect Cyprus from potential Iranian attacks. According to Naval News, citing Gre...
March 3, 2026
15:43
Iran Has Lost Its Only Expeditionary Ship, INS Makran – What Was It Like?

Iran Has Lost Its Only Expeditionary Ship, INS Makran – What Was It Like?

An “anti-ayatollah” coalition has struck INS Makran, Iran’s only expeditionary ship. A satellite image published by defense analyst Joseph Demps...
March 3, 2026
09:11
Ukrainian Forces Attacked Storage Facility for Forpost and Orion Drones in Crimea

Ukrainian Forces Attacked Storage Facility for Forpost and Orion Drones in Crimea

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck hangars in Yevpatoria where Russian troops stored and maintained Forpost and Orion multi-purpose drones. Dnipro ...
March 2, 2026
23:13
Iran Lost Significant Part of Its Warship Fleet During Operation Epic Fury

Iran Lost Significant Part of Its Warship Fleet During Operation Epic Fury

The United States sank a significant portion of the Iranian Navy’s warships during Operation Epic Fury, U.S. President Donald Trump said. “I hav...
March 1, 2026
22:36
U.S. Loses Three Soldiers During Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

U.S. Loses Three Soldiers During Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

The United States has lost three service members during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. The information was confirmed in an official press rel...
March 1, 2026
21:23
Iran Attacks French Camp de la Paix Base in Abu Dhabi

Iran Attacks French Camp de la Paix Base in Abu Dhabi

Several Iranian Shahed drones struck the French naval base Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi, according to available information. The COUPSURE observ...
March 1, 2026
19:08
Unknown Version of Tomahawk Missiles Used Against Iran

Unknown Version of Tomahawk Missiles Used Against Iran

The United States used an unidentified modification of the Tomahawk cruise missile featuring a reverse-swept wing and a black fuselage coating in s...
March 1, 2026
18:16
Ukraine Develops BLITZ-2 Twin-Fuselage Drone

Ukraine Develops BLITZ-2 Twin-Fuselage Drone

Ukraine has developed the BLITZ-2 twin-fuselage drone, designed to perform a wide range of tasks. The manufacturer, Global Mark, released a vide...
March 1, 2026
17:24
Russia Faces Fiber Optic Price Surge from China as Domestic Plant Stays Closed

Russia Faces Fiber Optic Price Surge from China as Domestic Plant Stays Closed

In 2026, Chinese suppliers sharply raised fiber optic prices for Russian customers by 2.5 to 4 times. The Russian newspaper Vedomosti reports th...
February 27, 2026
12:55
Russia Launches “Ukraine’s Nuclear Weapons” Information Operation for Unknown Reasons

Russia Launches “Ukraine’s Nuclear Weapons” Information Operation for Unknown Reasons

Russian intelligence services, government officials, and state-controlled propaganda outlets have launched a new information campaign about alleged...
February 26, 2026
12:08
Boat Flying American Flag Attacks Cuban Border Guards – Dead and Wounded Reported

Boat Flying American Flag Attacks Cuban Border Guards – Dead and Wounded Reported

A high-speed boat flying the United States flag attacked Cuban border guards, and some members of its crew were killed during the exchange of fire....
February 26, 2026
11:21
Canada to Send 400+ Armored Vehicles to Ukraine – What Models Are Included?

Canada to Send 400+ Armored Vehicles to Ukraine – What Models Are Included?

Canada has announced a major new military aid package for Ukraine, marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The announcement was...
February 25, 2026
12:26
Explosion of Fiber-Optic Cable Spools from “Volunteers” Kills Two Russian Soldiers

Explosion of Fiber-Optic Cable Spools from “Volunteers” Kills Two Russian Soldiers

Russian forces have started receiving mined fiber-optic spools that detonate when connected to an FPV drone. Several Russian sources, including ...
February 25, 2026
11:12
US Detains Tanker Berta: Who Is It Linked To?

US Detains Tanker Berta: Who Is It Linked To?

The United States has seized another shadow fleet tanker, the third so far, the Berta, in the waters of the Indian Ocean. USN reports that Berta...
February 25, 2026
10:35
US Marines Abandon Plans to Convert KC-130J Hercules Aircraft into Gunships

US Marines Abandon Plans to Convert KC-130J Hercules Aircraft into Gunships

The US Marine Corps has abandoned plans to equip KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Harvest Hawk missile systems. The War Zone reported on this. ...
February 24, 2026
17:16
Ukrainian An-196 Drones Hit Key Facility of Russian Metafrax Chemical Plant

Ukrainian An-196 Drones Hit Key Facility of Russian Metafrax Chemical Plant

Following a strike by Ukrainian An-196 Liutyi drones on the Russian chemical plant Metafrax, the facility lost critical equipment. The CyberBoro...
February 24, 2026
13:32
Iran Secretly Purchased Verba MANPADS From Russia for $589 Million

Iran Secretly Purchased Verba MANPADS From Russia for $589 Million

Iran has signed a $589 million contract with Russia to purchase thousands of Verba man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). Reuters reported ...
February 22, 2026
22:41
Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Central Elements of Russian Neftegorsk Gas Processing Plant

Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Central Elements of Russian Neftegorsk Gas Processing Plant

Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed key elements of the Neftegorsk Gas Processing Plant, without which the facility cannot operate. Exilenova+ pr...
February 22, 2026
21:37
Russian FSB Alleges UK Involvement in Assassination Attempt on GRU General Alekseev

Russian FSB Alleges UK Involvement in Assassination Attempt on GRU General Alekseev

Russian authorities have claimed that British intelligence services orchestrated the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev ...
February 22, 2026
19:34
North Korea Receives New Version of 600 mm KN-25 MLRS — What Is It Capable Of?

North Korea Receives New Version of 600 mm KN-25 MLRS — What Is It Capable Of?

The North Korean army has received a large batch of 50 new 600 mm multiple launch rocket systems based on the KN-25, whose missiles can be equipped...
February 20, 2026
17:16
Russian Geran-2 Drones Almost Entirely Assembled from Western Components

Russian Geran-2 Drones Almost Entirely Assembled from Western Components

Russian Geran-2 (Shahed) kamikaze drones are almost entirely composed of foreign components manufactured in the West and East, despite tough intern...
February 19, 2026
17:53
US Navy Sailors Pay for Meals Even While Deployed at Sea

US Navy Sailors Pay for Meals Even While Deployed at Sea

U.S. Navy sailors continue to pay for meals while deployed at sea, according to the United States Naval Institute (USNI). In early August 2024, ...
February 18, 2026
15:50
About 100 Aircraft, Including Su-34 and Su-35 Jets, Spotted at Airbase in Lipetsk

About 100 Aircraft, Including Su-34 and Su-35 Jets, Spotted at Airbase in Lipetsk

Russia has positioned about 100 fighter jets and attack aircraft, including newer models, at the storage area of the Lipetsk airbase. An analyst...
February 17, 2026
11:15
German Brigade in Lithuania Recruits Only 10% of Personnel

German Brigade in Lithuania Recruits Only 10% of Personnel

Only around 10% of the required personnel have volunteered to serve in the Bundeswehr’s 45th Panzer Brigade, which is being created for permanent d...
February 17, 2026
11:04
U.S. Airlifts Portable Nuclear Reactor by C-17 for the First Time

U.S. Airlifts Portable Nuclear Reactor by C-17 for the First Time

U.S. Air Force transport aircraft have delivered a portable nuclear reactor for the first time to support American military forces. The U.S. Dep...
February 17, 2026
10:26
UK to Deploy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Counter Russia in Atlantic and Arctic

UK to Deploy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Counter Russia in Atlantic and Arctic

The Royal Navy will deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to counter Russia in the North Atlantic and the Arctic. This was announced by the U.K....
February 15, 2026
22:44
US Air Force Wants to Purchase New GBU-57 MOP Bunker-Penetrating Bombs

US Air Force Wants to Purchase New GBU-57 MOP Bunker-Penetrating Bombs

The U.S. Air Force plans to purchase additional GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-busting bombs to replenish stockpiles after Operati...
February 15, 2026
22:18
USF, SOF, and DIU Attack Russian Tamanneftegaz Oil Terminal

USF, SOF, and DIU Attack Russian Tamanneftegaz Oil Terminal

Unmanned systems forces, in coordination with Special Operations Forces and Defense Intelligence, conducted an attack on the Russian Tamanneftegaz ...
February 15, 2026
20:59
Former Georgian Ejder 6×6 APCs Found in Syria

Former Georgian Ejder 6×6 APCs Found in Syria

Former Georgian Ejder 6×6 armored personnel carriers (APCs), purchased from Turkey in 2009, have been spotted in service with Syria’s new army. ...
February 15, 2026
20:33
Six European Countries to Develop Low-Cost OWE 500+ Cruise Missile: What Are Its Characteristics?

Six European Countries to Develop Low-Cost OWE 500+ Cruise Missile: What Are Its Characteristics?

Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed an agreement on the joint development and production of an inexpensive c...
February 14, 2026
13:31
European Company Hypersonica Developed Hypersonic Missile in 9 Months

European Company Hypersonica Developed Hypersonic Missile in 9 Months

The Anglo-German company Hypersonica has successfully tested a prototype hypersonic missile developed in 9 months. This was reported in a press ...
February 13, 2026
17:39
Germany to Provide Five PAC-3 Missiles to Ukraine Under One Condition

Germany to Provide Five PAC-3 Missiles to Ukraine Under One Condition

Germany may provide Ukraine with five PAC-3 interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system, but only if other countries also contribute. ...
February 13, 2026
11:53
Germany and France Seek Their Own Oreshnik System

Germany and France Seek Their Own Oreshnik System

France and Germany have expressed interest in a long-range ballistic missile being developed by the aerospace company ArianeGroup. Reuters repor...
February 13, 2026
11:43
Atesh Discovered Russian Base Construction Near Melitopol

Atesh Discovered Russian Base Construction Near Melitopol

Russian occupation forces have begun construction of a new military base in the village of Myrne near Melitopol. This was reported by the resist...
February 12, 2026
22:33
Switzerland May Abandon Patriot Purchase — Why?

Switzerland May Abandon Patriot Purchase — Why?

Switzerland may reconsider its choice of air defense system in favor of the French SAMP/T or the Israeli Arrow due to supply issues with American P...
February 12, 2026
16:10
Russia’s Volgograd Oil Refinery Loses Key Processing Unit After Ukrainian Drone Strike

Russia’s Volgograd Oil Refinery Loses Key Processing Unit After Ukrainian Drone Strike

A strike by Ukrainian Defense Forces on the Volgograd Oil Refinery caused a fire in one of the plant’s critical technological units. This was re...
February 11, 2026
23:04
Russians Advance Across Frozen Siverskyi Donets River Toward Zakitne

Russians Advance Across Frozen Siverskyi Donets River Toward Zakitne

Russian infantry were able to infiltrate the village of Zakitne in the Donetsk region by crossing the frozen Siverskyi Donets River. The 7th Air...
February 11, 2026
14:18
Trump Considers Conducting Underground Nuclear Tests

Trump Considers Conducting Underground Nuclear Tests

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering expanding the country’s nuclear arsenal and resuming underground nuclear testing, amid reports that Chin...
February 11, 2026
11:22
Russia Concentrates Most of Its Su-57 Fleet at a Single Airbase

Russia Concentrates Most of Its Su-57 Fleet at a Single Airbase

The Russian Aerospace Forces have concentrated a large share of their Su-57 fighter jets at the Dzyomgi airbase in Russia’s Khabarovsk region. S...
February 11, 2026
11:00
Turkey May Join the Nuclear Arms Race — Under What Conditions?

Turkey May Join the Nuclear Arms Race — Under What Conditions?

Turkey does not rule out the possibility of joining the regional nuclear arms race due to concerns about Iran's ambitions. This was reported by ...
February 10, 2026
22:42
Frankenburg to Test Anti-Drone Missile in Ukraine in 2026

Frankenburg to Test Anti-Drone Missile in Ukraine in 2026

The Estonian company Frankenburg plans to test its new Mark 1 anti-drone missile in Ukraine between April and June 2026. A company representativ...
February 10, 2026
13:08
Russians Again Attempt to Infiltrate via Gas Pipeline, This Time in Sumy Region

Russians Again Attempt to Infiltrate via Gas Pipeline, This Time in Sumy Region

Russian forces again tried to advance in Ukraine’s Sumy region by moving through a gas pipeline near the village of Yablunivka. The 8th Air Assa...
February 10, 2026
11:32
Russian Su-30 Armed with Kh-31A Missiles in Show of Force Near NATO Borders

Russian Su-30 Armed with Kh-31A Missiles in Show of Force Near NATO Borders

A Russian Su-30SM2 fighter jet conducted a show-of-force flight near NATO airspace while carrying cluster munitions and anti-ship missiles. Acco...
February 10, 2026
11:07
Russians Present Anti-Drone “Fan” to Protect Military Equipment

Russians Present Anti-Drone “Fan” to Protect Military Equipment

The Russian military has installed "fans" on a ground robotic system to counter Ukrainian drones. Armored vehicle researcher Andrii Tarasenko sh...
February 10, 2026
10:58
Azerbaijani Drones Showcased at World Defense Show — What Are They Capable Of?

Azerbaijani Drones Showcased at World Defense Show — What Are They Capable Of?

Azerbaijani companies Azshield Defense and RD Smart presented a line of strike and specialized unmanned aerial vehicles, including bomber drones, i...
February 9, 2026
17:46
Russia Steps Up Intelligence and Sabotage Activities in Norway and the Arctic

Russia Steps Up Intelligence and Sabotage Activities in Norway and the Arctic

Norwegian intelligence agencies are expecting a significant increase in Russian espionage and sabotage activities in Norway and the Arctic region. ...
February 8, 2026
22:47
US Air Force Bans Smart Glasses Over Security Concerns

US Air Force Bans Smart Glasses Over Security Concerns

The United States Air Force has banned military personnel from using smart glasses on military facilities. The move was reported by Task & P...
February 8, 2026
21:51