Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict won’t end until after November midterm elections Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain after construction activity seen at deeply buried complex The Independent UK · Sep 8
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone as deadly strikes rock Moldovan border Drone exploded 160km from main airport as Moldova forced to shut airspace due to incoming Russian drones The Independent UK · Sep 8
US redirects 94 vessels as Iran warns of maritime exclusion zone in Gulf US forces intensified a maritime blockade in the Arabian Sea, boarding and redirecting commercial vessels. Iran's top security official warned of a recalibrated military posture and a Persian Gulf exclusion zone. This action follows Iran's alleged missile tests and threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz. US CENTCOM previously struck Iranian… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Iran threatens to take pre-emptive strike with upgraded ballistic missiles Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats The Independent UK · Sep 7
Volkswagen's Osnabrück plant to switch from cars to defence Crisis-hit Volkswagen has struck a preliminary deal to sell its Osnabrück plant in Lower Saxony to the state government and Israeli investor Aurelius Capital. From mid-2027, the iconic factory is expected to start producing equipment for Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, the company behind the Iron Dome missile defence system. But… France 24 · Sep 7
Forget tanks, fighter jets: US, Russia & China are preparing for battles beyond Earth, where destroying one satellite could disrupt an entire military network Space is now a contested military domain as nations develop capabilities to disrupt satellites. The United States, Russia, and China are enhancing their space-based military infrastructure. Modern warfare increasingly relies on interconnected sensors and autonomous weapons systems. Destructive anti-satellite tests create debris, posing risks to all spacecraft. The conflict in… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Parsons’ Pullback May Give Defense and Infrastructure Investors a Second Look Parsons stock has fallen more than 25% YTD despite strong backlog growth and missile defense contracts, raising questions about whether the infrastructure and defense firm is undervalued. MarketBeat · Sep 7
India to modify Su-30 fighter jets to integrate them with RVV BD air-to-air missiles The Defence Ministry is considering integrating Russian RVV BD missiles with Su-30 MKI aircraft. These advanced missiles can engage targets at long distances with high speed. This capability boost comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India. The Defence Acquisition Council will review this significant proposal today. India… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Iran Warns of 'More Painful' Retaliation After US Strikes Three Oil Tankers in Gulf, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns of a stronger Iranian response after US forces hit three vessels, as renewed maritime confrontations test security across key Gulf shipping routes. International Business Times UK · Sep 6
"Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked": Foreign expert Robinder Sachdev on US-Iran "tit-for-tat" phase The Strait of Hormuz faces sporadic tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran. American forces struck Iranian targets after Iran targeted US warships and bases. Only a fraction of daily shipping traffic now passes through the vital waterway. The US military destroyed three Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks.… The Economic Times · Sep 6
Iran claims strike on US navy drone, US says it's 'total lie' as Hormuz clashes rage on As the US-Iran clashes in Hormuz intensify, Iran claimed it struck an unmanned US navy vessel on Sunday, which the US denied as a "total lie". Iran has ramped up its offensive military response in Hormuz warning against any new US attacks. Euronews · Sep 6
Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it 'war crime' Iran strongly condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them a violation of the UN Charter and a “war crime”. Tehran warned Washington and its allies of consequences, after CENTCOM said it struck three Iranian crude carriers following alleged Iranian missile… The Economic Times · Sep 6
US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attack Officials said US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided attacks before three Iranian tankers were struck by the US The Guardian - US · Sep 5
US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks The United States destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday. This action followed Iran's attempted missile attacks on American naval vessels. The United States Central Command targeted tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These vessels were part of a network funding the IRGC and its regional proxies. The… The Economic Times · Sep 5
The Economic Times · Sep 4 In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his team invented first long-range ballistic missile for Nazi Germany but it was built by concentration camp prisoners under brutal conditions, laying the foundation for both the American and Soviet space programs In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his research team invented the first long-range ballistic missile secretly for Nazi Germany during World War II while it was built by concentration camp prisoners and forced laborers under brutal conditions. The V-2 later influenced American and Soviet missile and space programs…
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Photos show destruction and mourning after a strike on an Iranian wedding Days after a missile strike hit a home in southern Iran during a wedding celebration, images show the destruction left behind and mourners gathering for a mass funeral for those killed.
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Round-the-clock Russian attacks disrupt daily life and exhaust Kyiv residents, in photos Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv once came mostly at night. Now, a shift in tactics has brought attacks day and night, shattering the expectation that daylight means a return to normal life and leaving residents exhausted by constant disruption.
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Russian general accused of masterminding attack on children’s hospital ‘shot in head’ Russian Telegram channels linked to Moscow’s security services say an unknown attacker shot the general twice
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Russia shifts tactics with round-the-clock attacks on Kyiv, disrupting daily life Russian drone and missile attacks in Kyiv have intensified, disrupting daily life with constant air-raid sirens
The Conversation · Sep 4 Europe is under increased Russian attack. Are we seeing an undeclared war? Russia’s full scale war of aggression against Ukraine has entered its fifth year. The war is stuck in a violent stalemate characterised by an escalating exchange of drone and missile attacks that target critical infrastructure and civilians in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch Pacific nation leaders have expressed collective concern over China's ballistic missile launch into their waters
AAP · Sep 3 Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.
Euronews · Sep 3 General charged over Kyiv children's hospital strike shot in Russia Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of a heavy bomber division and charged in absentia by Ukraine over the 2024 Okhmatdyt children's hospital strike, was shot twice by a motorbike gunman near Engels airbase and airlifted to Moscow in serious condition.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3 Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’ Air bases used by US in UAE and Kuwait hit as Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures
We Got This Covered · Sep 3 US Navy admiral says laser weapons can solve missile shortage, ‘directed energy’ is future of navy: ‘Electrical power is becoming combat power’ Are lasers the solution to the Trump administration's missile shortage?