Vladislav V.

Vladislav V.

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Russia Warns Moldova of Possible Intervention Over Threats to Transnistria

Russia Warns Moldova of Possible Intervention Over Threats to Transnistria

Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former defense minister and now the secretary of the Security Council, warned that Russia could intervene if the unrecogniz...
April 22, 2026
10:07
JAS 39 Gripen Intercepts Russian Tu-22M3 Over the Baltic

JAS 39 Gripen Intercepts Russian Tu-22M3 Over the Baltic

Swedish and Danish fighter jets intercepted Russian Tu-22M3 bombers escorted by Su-35S fighters. The Swedish Air Force released photos of the op...
April 21, 2026
11:37
Ukrainian Hackers Breach Internal Data of Russia’s Starlink-Like Gonets System

Ukrainian Hackers Breach Internal Data of Russia’s Starlink-Like Gonets System

Cyber specialists from the “256th Cyber Assault Division,” together with the analytical group Ukrainian Militant and the international intelligence...
April 21, 2026
11:30
EU Defence Commissioner Proposes New Military Alliance With its Own Army

EU Defence Commissioner Proposes New Military Alliance With its Own Army

EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has proposed creating a new defence alliance with a permanent army, as the United States plays a smaller r...
April 20, 2026
12:17
Australia Plans to Retire C-27J Spartan Fleet — Less Than 10 Years in Service

Australia Plans to Retire C-27J Spartan Fleet — Less Than 10 Years in Service

Australia has decided to prematurely retire its entire fleet of Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft, which have served for less than...
April 19, 2026
20:37
Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Agreements, Threatens New Strikes

Trump Accuses Iran of Violating Agreements, Threatens New Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of a “gross violation” after shelling ships near the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to carry out devastat...
April 19, 2026
19:21
EU Commissioner Proposes Defense Alliance With Its Own Military

EU Commissioner Proposes Defense Alliance With Its Own Military

EU Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius has proposed creating a new defense alliance with its own standing military amid the United ...
April 19, 2026
16:33
Russians Develop Group Deployment System for Supercam Kamikaze Drones

Russians Develop Group Deployment System for Supercam Kamikaze Drones

Russia has developed a system that enables coordinated group use of strike drones based on Supercam reconnaissance drones. According to the stat...
April 19, 2026
14:31
Azov Disrupts Enemy Logistics in Donetsk Using Hornet Drones Backed by Former Google CEO

Azov Disrupts Enemy Logistics in Donetsk Using Hornet Drones Backed by Former Google CEO

The 1st Azov Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine is targeting enemy supply lines near Donetsk using Hornet kamikaze drones equipped with AI feat...
April 19, 2026
14:24
Ukrainian Naval Drone Carrier Intercepts Shahed UAV Using Air-to-Air Drone System

Ukrainian Naval Drone Carrier Intercepts Shahed UAV Using Air-to-Air Drone System

For the first time in the world, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a kamikaze drone using another drone launched from an unmanned surface...
April 19, 2026
13:34
France to Counter Iranian Shaheds With Three Types of Interceptor Drones — Already Deployed in Middle East

France to Counter Iranian Shaheds With Three Types of Interceptor Drones — Already Deployed in Middle East

France has deployed three types of interceptor drones at its Middle Eastern bases to counter Iranian Shahed drones. This was reported by the pub...
April 18, 2026
10:57
US Army Names New MV-75 Tiltrotor Aircraft Cheyenne II After Native American Tribe

US Army Names New MV-75 Tiltrotor Aircraft Cheyenne II After Native American Tribe

The United States Army has named the newest MV-75 multi-purpose tiltrotor aircraft the Cheyenne II, in honor of one of the Native American tribes. ...
April 17, 2026
22:14
Defense Ministry Engineers Assess ‘Uniqueness’ of KN-23 and KN-24 Missiles

Defense Ministry Engineers Assess ‘Uniqueness’ of KN-23 and KN-24 Missiles

Military engineers and scientists from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out laboratory analyses of debris from North Korean missiles, ass...
April 17, 2026
11:58
Lebanon and Israel Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire Mediated by USA

Lebanon and Israel Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire Mediated by USA

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire mediated by the United States. US President Donald Trump announced this on Truth social. ...
April 16, 2026
22:41
Chinese Vessel Rich Starry Returns to Strait of Hormuz at U.S. Navy’s Request

Chinese Vessel Rich Starry Returns to Strait of Hormuz at U.S. Navy’s Request

A Chinese tanker under sanctions, Rich Starry, has returned to the Strait of Hormuz after earlier slipping past the U.S. Navy blockade and entering...
April 16, 2026
13:08
France Tests FLPT-150 and Thundart Rockets as Potential HIMARS Alternative

France Tests FLPT-150 and Thundart Rockets as Potential HIMARS Alternative

Rocket tests of the FLPT-150 and Thundart have begun in France, with one potentially serving as a French analog to HIMARS. Forces Operations rep...
April 16, 2026
12:44
Mysterious System on Arleigh Burke Destroyer Identified as Coyote Drone Launcher

Mysterious System on Arleigh Burke Destroyer Identified as Coyote Drone Launcher

A previously unidentified launcher spotted on the US Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin has been identified as part of a drone counter...
April 15, 2026
22:09
Rheinmetall to Establish Joint Venture with Cruise Missile Manufacturer Ruta

Rheinmetall to Establish Joint Venture with Cruise Missile Manufacturer Ruta

The German defense company Rheinmetall and the Dutch firm Destinus, which manufactures Ruta missiles for Ukraine, have agreed to create a joint ven...
April 15, 2026
12:49
Quantum Systems to Launch Two Joint Ventures in Ukraine with WIY Drones and Tencore

Quantum Systems to Launch Two Joint Ventures in Ukraine with WIY Drones and Tencore

The German company Quantum Systems has announced plans to create two new joint ventures under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative. The company’s...
April 15, 2026
10:50
Explosion at Gunpowder Factory in Kazan — Building Collapsed, Casualties Reported

Explosion at Gunpowder Factory in Kazan — Building Collapsed, Casualties Reported

An explosion occurred at one of the production sites of the Kazan Gunpowder Factory, which specializes in the production of gunpowder for small arm...
April 14, 2026
22:43
Kongsberg Develops Anti-Aircraft Combat Module for Ukraine’s Inguar-3 Armored Vehicle

Kongsberg Develops Anti-Aircraft Combat Module for Ukraine’s Inguar-3 Armored Vehicle

The Norwegian company Kongsberg has developed an anti-aircraft combat module for Ukraine’s Inguar-3 armored vehicles. According to Defence Blog,...
April 14, 2026
13:57
Russian Institute of Military Medicine Tests Munitions on Live Humans

Russian Institute of Military Medicine Tests Munitions on Live Humans

At the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Research Institute of Military Medicine, artillery munitions are being tested on people. The Russian Proekt...
April 14, 2026
12:55
UK Tests CAPSTONE Anti-Submarine Drone

UK Tests CAPSTONE Anti-Submarine Drone

British company Certo Aerospace has demonstrated the CAPSTONE unmanned helicopter-type drone as a platform for anti-submarine warfare. According...
April 14, 2026
12:36
Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Myropilske Village in Sumy Region

Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Myropilske Village in Sumy Region

Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village of Myropilske in the Krasnopil community of Sumy region. This was reported by the 14th Army Cor...
April 13, 2026
22:20
Lithuanian Division Reinforced With Two Brigades and One Battalion

Lithuanian Division Reinforced With Two Brigades and One Battalion

The Lithuanian Division has been reinforced with two infantry brigades, including the country’s most powerful one, as well as an engineer battalion...
April 13, 2026
17:23
Estonia to Purchase Three More HIMARS, Secures Defense Industry Investment Boost

Estonia to Purchase Three More HIMARS, Secures Defense Industry Investment Boost

Estonia has signed a contract to purchase additional HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, which are expected to be delivered next year. Accord...
April 13, 2026
10:00
France Seeks Its Own “Flamingo”, Renault to Develop Missile

France Seeks Its Own “Flamingo”, Renault to Develop Missile

French companies Turgis Gaillard and Renault are developing the Chorus cruise missile, an analogue of Ukraine’s Flamingo. This was reported by Z...
April 12, 2026
22:43
Outplayed by Tennis Balls: US Armored Crews Unprepared for Drone Threats

Outplayed by Tennis Balls: US Armored Crews Unprepared for Drone Threats

U.S. armored vehicle crews remain unprepared to counter drone attacks. Footage from training exercises was published on Reddit. The video sho...
April 12, 2026
19:37
Russia Builds Seven New Towers for Pantsir Systems Around Putin’s Residence

Russia Builds Seven New Towers for Pantsir Systems Around Putin’s Residence

In March 2026, seven new towers equipped with Pantsir air defense systems were built around Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai. Radio Liberty ...
April 12, 2026
18:59
US Loses 24 MQ-9 Reapers in War With Iran

US Loses 24 MQ-9 Reapers in War With Iran

The United States has lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during combat operations with Iran, including 8 shot down in early April alone. CBS News report...
April 10, 2026
14:48
Estonia Can Support Population for About a Month in Event of Blockade

Estonia Can Support Population for About a Month in Event of Blockade

In the event of a complete blockade due to a crisis or war, Estonia’s food reserves should be sufficient to sustain the population for about one mo...
April 9, 2026
22:54
Russian Chelnok UGV Spotted on Front Line for First Time

Russian Chelnok UGV Spotted on Front Line for First Time

Russian forces have deployed the Chelnok unmanned ground vehicle in the Kharkiv sector. According to Defence Blog, this is the first recorded us...
April 9, 2026
13:00
SSU, FBI, and EU Agencies Expose Russian Espionage Scheme Using Wi-Fi Routers

SSU, FBI, and EU Agencies Expose Russian Espionage Scheme Using Wi-Fi Routers

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the FBI, and EU law enforcement agencies have exposed a large-scale espionage operation by Russia’s military...
April 8, 2026
19:32
Romania Launches EU’s First Drone-Equipped Support Ship Dom João II for Portugal

Romania Launches EU’s First Drone-Equipped Support Ship Dom João II for Portugal

Romania launched the first European drone-equipped support ship, Dom João II, for the Portuguese Navy. Defense Romania published the video. T...
April 8, 2026
17:43
Indonesian Fisherman Catches Chinese Underwater Drone in Key Shipping Strait

Indonesian Fisherman Catches Chinese Underwater Drone in Key Shipping Strait

An Indonesian fisherman has recovered a Chinese reconnaissance underwater drone developed by CSIC (China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation). Acc...
April 8, 2026
10:39
Intact THAAD Warhead and Kinetic Block Found in Syria

Intact THAAD Warhead and Kinetic Block Found in Syria

An intact warhead and kinetic block from a missile belonging to the US THAAD missile defense system have been discovered on Syrian territory. Th...
April 7, 2026
23:04
Russia Shares Intelligence on Israel’s Critical Infrastructure with Iran

Russia Shares Intelligence on Israel’s Critical Infrastructure with Iran

Russia has reportedly given Iran a list of 55 key energy infrastructure sites in Israel that could be targeted. According to The Jerusalem Post,...
April 7, 2026
10:40
Ukrainian Navy Demonstrates Combat Use of Likely Swedish RBS-15 Missiles Against Sivash Platform for the First Time

Ukrainian Navy Demonstrates Combat Use of Likely Swedish RBS-15 Missiles Against Sivash Platform for the First Time

The Ukrainian Navy demonstrated the combat use of what are likely Swedish RBS-15 anti-ship missiles for the first time during a strike against the ...
April 6, 2026
22:30
After Ten-Year Pause, China Has Stepped Up Expansion of Artificial Island Bases in South China Sea

After Ten-Year Pause, China Has Stepped Up Expansion of Artificial Island Bases in South China Sea

After a nearly ten-year hiatus, China has resumed its campaign to build artificial islands in the South China Sea with the aim of expanding its inf...
April 6, 2026
18:48
Unknown Kamikaze Drone Hits Russian Zoopark-1M Radar

Unknown Kamikaze Drone Hits Russian Zoopark-1M Radar

Soldiers from the Black Forest artillery reconnaissance brigade located a Russian Zoopark-1M radar and directed drones to strike it. The brigade...
April 5, 2026
22:52
US Moves JASSM-ER Missiles From Global Stockpiles to Middle East — Over 1,000 Already Fired at Iran

US Moves JASSM-ER Missiles From Global Stockpiles to Middle East — Over 1,000 Already Fired at Iran

The United States is moving JASSM-ER cruise missiles from stockpiles in multiple regions to the Middle East. Bloomberg reported this, citing inf...
April 5, 2026
22:35
Foreign Partners Ask Ukraine to Suspend Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities

Foreign Partners Ask Ukraine to Suspend Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities

Foreign partners have asked Ukraine to pause strikes on Russian oil facilities amid shortages and rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conf...
April 5, 2026
21:19
Washington Asks Planet Labs to Stop Selling Satellite Images of Iran and Middle East

Washington Asks Planet Labs to Stop Selling Satellite Images of Iran and Middle East

Planet Labs and several other satellite imagery providers have suspended sales of images covering Iran and the broader Middle East after a request ...
April 5, 2026
19:13
Russia Develops Aerostat with Radio Module to Expand Communication System

Russia Develops Aerostat with Radio Module to Expand Communication System

The Russian state holding company Rostec has developed an aerostat to provide stable mobile communication. This is stated in a press release. ...
April 3, 2026
20:33
Finland Shoots Down Drones: Firing Toward Russia is Prohibited

Finland Shoots Down Drones: Firing Toward Russia is Prohibited

Finnish pilots are authorized to shoot down drones over Finnish territory, but they are prohibited from firing in the direction of Russia. This ...
April 3, 2026
18:47
Ukraine’s Defense Tech Market Hits $6.8B in 2025, Ground Robotic Systems Production Surges 488%

Ukraine’s Defense Tech Market Hits $6.8B in 2025, Ground Robotic Systems Production Surges 488%

The country’s defense technology market reached approximately $6.8 billion, with the fastest growth recorded in the segment of ground robotic syste...
April 3, 2026
11:43
Austria Closes Airspace to U.S. Aircraft Involved in Operation Against Iran

Austria Closes Airspace to U.S. Aircraft Involved in Operation Against Iran

Austria has denied access to its airspace for U.S. aircraft participating in a military operation against Iran. According to Politico, the count...
April 3, 2026
11:14
Russia Supplies Madagascar’s Junta with BMP-3s, Equipment, and Ammunition

Russia Supplies Madagascar’s Junta with BMP-3s, Equipment, and Ammunition

Russia is secretly supplying weapons to Madagascar’s military junta, delivering BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles — the most powerful equipment in t...
April 2, 2026
22:37