Russia's ballistic missile and jet-propelled drone blitz keeps Kyiv on edge Ukraine’s air force says Russia has fired ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones at Kyiv The Independent UK · Sep 29
North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks North Korea, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, has been linked to some of this year’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. Proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, according to the US government. Euronews · Sep 28
4 Iranian drone experts dead in Taiz as Yemen army reports 756 operations in 72-hour assault Yemen’s internationally recognised government forces carried out 756 operations against Houthi military positions across several fronts over the past 72 hours and killed or wounded 2,316 Houthi members, the Yemeni armed forces said on Sunday. The military also claimed that four Iranian experts specialising in drone and missile operations were… The Times of India · Sep 27
India working towards developing sixth-generation fighter jets: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is developing sixth-generation fighter jets. He said modern warfare encompasses multiple domains and is not restricted to soldier versus soldier. The minister also said that India successfully conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile as well as testing a long-duration… The Economic Times · Sep 27
American warship destroyed by missiles off Scotland in live military exercise AN American warship has been sunk off the coast of Scotland in a live military exercise The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
3 Defense Stocks Riding Nuclear, Missile, and Aerospace Demand BWX Technologies, Mercury Systems, and Howmet Aerospace show strong backlog, revenue growth, and raised guidance as defense spending rises, though their stock performances vary widely. MarketBeat · Sep 26
At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure. France 24 · Sep 26
Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East. Euronews · Sep 26
Saudi Arabia says it intercepts another Houthi-launched missile, and other Mideast developments Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted another missile blamed on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen The Independent UK · Sep 26
Zelensky says Trump has given ‘final’ approval for Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 25
Netanyahu Says Two Ballistic Missiles Could 'Obliterate the UN' During General Assembly Speech Benjamin Netanyahu told UN delegates that ballistic missiles could obliterate the organisation, using the hypothetical scenario to illustrate Israel's stated experience of attacks during the war with Iran. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
A $1.2 Billion Reason to Buy Lockheed Martin Stock Lockheed Martin’s $1.2 billion U.S. Army contract for its Precision Strike Missile could give LMT stock a fresh catalyst as the company ramps up production and expands its portfolio. Barchart · Sep 25
Trump makes 'final decision' to grant Ukraine Patriot licence, Zelenskyy says Kyiv has been pushing for a licence to produce Patriot interceptors domestically, arguing that they are crucial to its ability to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks. Euronews · Sep 25
‘Lives may be sacrificed’: Saudi Grand Mufti urges troops to fight against Houthis In a rallying call, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti has urged border troops to gear up for crucial sacrifices in the fight against the Houthi movement. He highlighted the necessity of reinstating Yemen's Saudi-backed administration amid escalating hostilities. Recent weeks have seen intensified assaults from both sides, with missile strikes increasingly… The Times of India · Sep 25
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of ‘terrorising’ Ukrainians as 8 killed in fresh strikes At least 15 injured after Russia strikes apartment buildings with guided aerial bomb, claims Kharkiv mayor
The Times of India · Sep 25 Why is Finland asking Musk to help Ukraine prepare for winter war against Russia? Russian ballistic missile strikes reached record levels this summer, putting further pressure on Ukraine's already limited air defence resources. Patriot systems are currently the only Ukrainian air defences capable of intercepting such missiles, but Kyiv's stocks of interceptor missiles are severely depleted. Musk activated Starlink over Ukraine shortly after Russia…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25 Ukraine war briefing: Finland urges Elon Musk to expand Kyiv’s Starlink coverage over Russia Ukraine believes that turning on Starlink over Russian territory would help it target missile launchers. What we know on day 1,675
France 24 · Sep 24 Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by…
The Economic Times · Sep 24 US stocks: S&P 500 ends nearly flat as US-Iran talks help stocks pare losses S&P 500 ended almost flat as Microsoft declined, while Meta Platforms recorded gains amid ongoing market fluctuations. Oil prices surged following geopolitical tensions and a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, raising supply concerns. Treasury yields also increased, with the 30-year bond yield reaching its highest level since 2004. Traders anticipate…
The Times of India · Sep 24 Did AI-‘kill chain’ lead to deadly Iran school strike? What report claims A devastating missile strike by the US on a school in Minab, Iran, has led to the tragic loss of over 150 lives, including 123 innocent children. Investigations uncovered serious issues in the military’s targeting tactics, pointing to outdated intelligence and a lack of comprehensive civilian harm evaluations. The AI-powered…
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the war Officials say that Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least eight civilians
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow could launch a fresh military attack against a Nato country, warns Danish intelligence Attacks could include isolated strikes with long-range weapons like drones or missiles, Denmark’s intelligence chief said
The Independent UK · Sep 23 British tycoon jailed for illegal arms deals supplying fighter jets and missiles to warzones David Greenhalgh was convicted along with Christos Farmakis for supplying weapons worth tens of millions of pounds
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Russia's Geran drones become one of the most dangerous. Speed, reinforced bodies and less reaction time; the new drone that is changing warfare For a long time, the sound of a Shahed-136 gave people in Ukraine something they badly needed, a little warning. The Russian-built Geran-2 used a piston engine and moved at roughly 180 km/h, slow enough for air-defense crews to track and engage it. The newer jet-powered Gerans have changed that…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 India's new drone killer: DRDO starts production process of a mobile weapon that can destroy drone swarms 5 km away India is preparing to move its indigenous 30kW-class laser weapon towards production. DRDO plans to seek an industry partner for the truck-mounted system within six days, which can target drone swarms, UAVs and surveillance sensors at ranges of up to 5 km.