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In response to systematic strikes on oil refineries and logistics facilities, the Russian Armed Forces launched a series of strikes against Ukrnafta and Naftogaz infrastructure. Geran-2 kamikaze drones struck gas stations in the Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, disabling tank farms and fuel dispensers
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) conducted the maiden flight of the Yak-130M prototype, a thoroughly modernized version of the Yak-130 combat trainer. The aircraft was piloted by a crew consisting of First Class Test Pilot Alexander Guskov and Honored Test Pilot Andrei Voropaev
Since the beginning of 2026, the unmanned systems units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine have recorded more than 800,000 verified strikes against enemy targets. This included approximately 167,000 russian service members who were killed or seriously wounded, the Ukrainian MoD said in a release
German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems today announced the sale of the first Do228 NXT to its launch customer, an NGO engaged in humanitarian operations. The Do228 NXT will serve as a flexible platform for search and rescue, medical evacuation support, disaster relief, environmental monitoring, reconnaissance and assessment flights, coordination missions and aerial support for emergency response operations
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
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
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 is considering anti-ship missiles made by Turkey and the U.S
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