Russia carried out its deadliest drone assault on Kyiv to date, using jet-powered Geran drones—modified Shahed UAVs—in a massive overnight strike that killed at least 30 people and injured 135, Ukrainian officials reported. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that more than 300 drones and eight missiles were launched against Kyiv and other regions
Turkey has officially completed its national layered air defense system with the integration of the Siper Product-1 long-range missile system into the Turkish Armed Forces' inventory, following the completion of serial production acceptance tests. Developed by ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, and TÜBİTAK SAGE under the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), Siper is designed to intercept fighter jets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at ranges exceeding 100 kilometers, reportedly reaching up to 150 kilometers
The European Commission has confirmed that 18 EU Member States have expressed interest in obtaining
China has constructed 26 military bases across the South China Sea islands, occupying around 3,200 hectares, including airfields capable of handling nuclear-armed bombers. This is according to a
The Danish Ministry of Defence has selected the IRIS-T SLM system from Diehl Defence as an interim solution for its Surface Based Air and Missile Defence (SBAMD) requirements.
Starting in 2026, Lithuania will deploy a Ukrainian-developed acoustic drone detection system, Sky Fortress, to enhance its airspace surveillance capabilities. Commander-in-Chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, announced the development during an interview with
Norways Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Polands Advanced Protection Systems have
Iran has received and deployed long-range Russian S-400 and Chinese HQ-series surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. According to the
The United Kingdom has tested a new fleet of high-altitude military balloons designed to support surveillance, intelligence gathering, and communications across vast distances, the Ministry of Defence