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Ukrainian FP-2 Drone Seen Firing Rocket in Flight, Adding New Complication for Russian Air Defences
Footage from occupied Crimea appears to show a Ukrainian FP-2 strike drone launching a rocket while continuing towards its main target, suggesting a further adaptation of Kyiv’s expanding unmanned systems arsenal. A Ukrainian FP-2 strike drone has reportedly been filmed…
Ukraine’s Medium-Range Drone Strikes Put Pressure on Russia’s Land Corridor to Crimea
Ukraine’s expanding ability to hit targets up to 200 kilometres behind Russian lines is placing new strain on one of Moscow’s main supply routes through occupied southern Ukraine. The end of the three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump…
EU Defence Ministers Meet in Brussels as Ukraine Support, Middle East Risks and Readiness Dominate Agenda
EU defence ministers are meeting in Brussels today for talks focused on military support for Ukraine, European defence readiness and the security implications of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. The Foreign Affairs Council in defence format is being…
Russia Launches More Than 200 Drones After Ceasefire Window Expires
Ukraine says its air defences shot down or suppressed 192 of 216 Russian drones launched overnight, after the end of a three-day ceasefire period linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia launched more than 200 drones at Ukraine overnight after…
Russia’s GRU Reportedly Planned Drone Support for Iran Against US Forces
A confidential Russian military intelligence proposal, reportedly seen by The Economist, outlined plans to supply Iran with thousands of fibre-optic drones and train operators for possible use against American forces in the Gulf. Russia’s military intelligence service prepared a plan…
Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom Plan 5G-Enabled Anti-Drone Shield
German defence and telecommunications groups will combine drone detection, secure communications, cybersecurity and 5G data analysis to protect cities and critical infrastructure from unmanned aerial systems and sabotage threats. German defence group Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom have agreed to develop…
Ukraine weighs expert support for Baltic air security after drones crash in Latvia
Ukraine is considering sending security experts to help Baltic states strengthen airspace protection after two drones entered Latvia from Russian territory and crashed near an oil storage site, adding to concerns over the spillover risks of long-range drone warfare on…
European Combat Vessel workshop tests industry role in future naval capability
A three-day European Combat Vessel industry workshop in Cádiz brings together EU governments, maritime communities and shipbuilding representatives to shape a future modular combat vessel intended for the 2040s. European defence officials and industry representatives are meeting in Spain this…
Drones enter Latvian airspace from Russia, prompting NATO air-policing response
Two drones crossed into Latvia from Russian territory before crashing in the eastern Latgale region, damaging an oil storage site near Rēzekne and triggering airspace alerts, school closures, and a NATO air-policing response. Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian…
UK Targets Russia-Linked Migrant Recruitment and Drone Supply Chains
The UK has imposed 35 new sanctions on individuals and entities accused of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine through migrant recruitment networks, drone production, and the supply of dual-use components. The UK has announced a new package of sanctions aimed…