Russian missile barrage kills at least 6 in Kyiv, injures 33 A Russian missile barrage has killed at least six people in Kyiv The Independent UK · Aug 20
Mistaken for intruders: Reporters, military personnel held at gunpoint at US Space Force base At Vandenberg Space Force Base, an invited group of reporters and military personnel faced a tense situation as they were detained at gunpoint. This mishap unfolded just prior to a significant groundbreaking ceremony for a new missile operator training facility. Unfortunately, due to a miscommunication, the group was held for… The Times of India · Aug 20
Iran Again Targeted The UAE With Missiles. Abu Dhabi Now Suspended Trade With Tehran. Both missiles failed to cause any damage or casualties, but marked a return to active conflict after more than three months. International Business Times · Aug 19
New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war? Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its conflict with Tehran. Such actions could expose US forces and logistics across a wider geography. European nations might question hosting American troops due to retaliation risks. Iran seeks to… The Economic Times · Aug 19
1958, the US secretly detonated 3 nuclear devices 100–500 km above the South Atlantic; they created artificial auroras and radiation belts that lasted weeks In a clandestine effort, Operation Argus conducted nuclear tests in the stratosphere over the South Atlantic Ocean. These detonations resulted in spectacular artificial auroras and fleeting radiation belts around our planet. The mission’s intent was to shield against Soviet missile threats and radar detection systems. Yet, the swift vanishing of… The Times of India · Aug 19
UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security When the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia in late 2024, Moscow predictably accused London of escalating the war and threatened retaliation. The Conversation · Aug 19
UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels. Euronews · Aug 19
'Message to Europe - it can receive missiles': Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks, says report Iran has considered targeting US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing war, according to regime insiders cited by the Financial Times . The Times of India · Aug 19
United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country The Independent UK · Aug 19
‘All trade, commercial exchanges halted’: How UAE responded to Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to ease tensions between the two countries. The Times of India · Aug 19
Iran fires missiles at UAE as tensions over Strait of Hormuz flare IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18
'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region. The Times of India · Aug 18
UAE says Iran targeted its territory with two missiles after first alert in months Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May. Euronews · Aug 18
Moscow region hit by drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in Ukrainian village Ukrainian forces executed one of their largest long-range aerial assaults on Russia to date, deploying nearly 800 domestically produced drones across multiple regions, including Moscow and annexed Crimea . Russian air defences intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 180 over the Moscow region, resulting in at least six injuries across… The Independent UK · Aug 18
The Times of India · Aug 18 Russia sent explosives, drone parts to Iran via secret route to rebuild arsenal Reports suggest that Russia has been sending explosives, drone components and ammunition to Iran through the Caspian Sea as Tehran works to replenish military stocks depleted during its war with the US and Israel, according to a European government document obtained by NBC News and confirmed by a Western official.
The Economic Times · Aug 18 Russian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response A Russian missile strike killed ten people in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. The attack also injured at least eighteen civilians and damaged several buildings. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv would respond to the brutal Russian strike. Russia has intensified air attacks this summer, while Ukraine targets Russian infrastructure. Both nations…
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
Benzinga · Aug 18 RTX’s Raytheon Lands $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal as US Rushes to Rebuild Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran War The U.S. Navy on Monday awarded RTX Corp.’s (NYSE:RTX) Raytheon a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to dramatically expand Tomahawk missile production as the Pentagon races to rebuild precision-weapon stockpiles depleted by the Iran war and other global commitments.
The Times of India · Aug 18 'Took full advantage of ceasefire': Iran prepares for wider war with US, expands military plans Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has used the period of relative calm following a June memorandum of understanding with the United States to prepare for a possible wider confrontation, including plans for pre-emptive strikes and potential operations on enemy territory.
TechRadar · Aug 17 China says new AI missile system can track US F-35s with 90% accuracy Chinese researchers report lightweight AI can recognize simulated F-22 and F-35 infrared signatures, though combat performance remains unverified.
PC Gamer · Aug 17 I'm modding GTA 5 every day until it becomes GTA 6 or breaks, starting with a new vehicle and enough missiles to level a city block Baby steps.
International Business Times · Aug 17 Iran Is Reportedly Preparing To Expand The War, Planning With Proxies And Ramping Up Missile And Drone Production Arab intelligence officials believe Iranian leadership is taking steps to "get their forces ready to widen the war."
The Times of India · Aug 17 Houthis escalate Red Sea attacks: Ballistic missile strikes Saudi military ship, four escort boats Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on Monday claimed it had launched a ballistic missile attack on a Saudi military landing ship and four escort boats in the Red Sea off the southwestern port city of Mocha.
France 24 · Aug 17 Ukraine and Russia intensify attacks, several killed in Belgorod border region A Ukrainian missile strike killed six people and wounded another four, including a child, in Russia's border Belgorod region, the acting governor said on Monday. The assault came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail district in the southern region of Odesa overnight.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 ArcelorMittal to restore Ukraine plant after missile strike kills 2, injures 13 Following a missile attack, ArcelorMittal is taking steps to rehabilitate its Ukrainian steel facility, an incident resulting in two fatalities and thirteen injuries. Significant damage was reported to essential production areas, causing partial operational disruptions. Experts are currently evaluating the damage and possible recovery methods, while the company is also…