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Russian T-72 Tanks Don “Turtle-back” Anti-drone Protection

June 10, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Footage of the Russian T-72 tank has appeared online showing a modified anti-drone "visor" in the shape of a turtle-back providing all-round protection for the turret from FPV drones and small-sized loitering munitions. The tank is seen operating from a camouflaged position somewhere in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Despite Ukrainian Drone Threats Russia Going Ahead with Fleet 2026 Arms Fair...

June 9, 2026 @ 06:05 AM

Even as Ukrainian drones have attacked ships near Kronstadt in recent weeks, Russian MoD is going ahead with the Fleet 2026 naval and air show in Kronstadt starting June 10. Arms exporter Rosoboronexport will be presenting the unmanned boats Briz, BEK-6, and Unmanned Water System for the first time
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...

June 5, 2026 @ 02:19 PM

Throughout May 2026, the geographic scope of Ukrainian deep-strike operations extended to more than ten regions of the Russian federation, including Moscow, Vladimir, Kirov, and Samara oblasts with the longest-range strike reached 1,700 kilometers from the state border. This was Ukraines response to Russias prolongation of the war and its attacks on Ukrainian cities and communities, The Ukrainian MoD said in a statement
Malaysia Considering Turkish, U.S. Anti-ship Missiles After Norway Cancels NSM Deal

June 2, 2026 @ 12:44 PM

Malaysia is considering anti-ship missiles made by Turkey and the U.S
Sweden Selects Naval Group to Supply Four FDI Frigates

May 20, 2026 @ 01:41 PM

Sweden today announced the selection of Naval Group's Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) for the Swedish Navy's Lulea frigate acquisition program. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defense Minister Pál Jonsson announced the selection during a press conference aboard the Visby-class corvette Harnosand, moored in Skeppsbron
Israel to Deploy All-new Defense Systems Against Hezbollah’s FPV Drones

May 14, 2026 @ 02:20 PM

The Israel cabinet approved $700mln plan to counter Hezbollahs First person view (FPV) drones that includes two never-tried systems. The first is designed for mobile military units and operates similarly to the Trophy Active Protection System used on Israeli tanks by detecting and destroying threats before impact
Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker with Egyptian, Syrian Sailors off Yemen

May 12, 2026 @ 03:12 PM

A St. Kitts flagged oil tanker was reportedly hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen on Monday
Iran Expands Strait of Hormuz Operational Zone

May 12, 2026 @ 01:24 PM

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has expanded the scope of the Strait of Hormuz into a vast operational area. he political deputy of IRGC, Mohammad Akbarzadeh said in a TV interview that under the new plan, the expanse of the Strait of Hormuz has increased from 20–30 miles in the past to over 200–300 miles forming a complete crescent, FARS News reported
5 Sailors Missing, 10 Injured after US Navy Fires at Two Iranian

May 8, 2026 @ 07:37 PM

Five sailors are missing and 10 injured as U.S
War Resumes in the Middle East?: Iran Fires Warning Shots at US...

May 4, 2026 @ 07:50 PM

The war against Iran appears poised for a major escalation as Iran fires warning shots at US warships and closes the Strait of Hormuz, the US said it shot down six Iranian missile boats. The UAE tonight said it repulsed a missile and drone attack from Ira n

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