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Could Japan be the next drone giant? Prime Minister looks to push domestic production to reduce reliance on China

Japan is racing to build a domestic drone industry, pushing startups toward defense work amid growing missile and China concerns.

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Why Russia's ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

Ukraine is grappling with the difficulty of intercepting rapid Russian ballistic missiles. While the Patriot system provides a measure of defense, its effectiveness is hindered by the limited number of available batteries. The increasing global demand and production constraints have led to interceptor shortages. To enhance its security, Ukraine is…

The Economic Times

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat

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Zelensky asks allies for more missile defences after 17 killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv

Kyiv says that Ukraine has been supplied with a third of the air defence missiles it was given in 2025

The Independent UK

North Korea Is Reportedly Sending a Ballistic Missile Unit To Russia. Ukraine Worries More Troops Could Come Next

North Korea has deployed a ballistic missile unit to western Russia, according to a report.

International Business Times

Ukraine says missile interceptor deliveries have fallen to third of 2025 level

Ukraine's President Zelensky stated allies supplied one-third of air defence missiles for 2026. Russia escalates attacks on Kyiv and southern ports, increasing missile launches. Ukrainian air defences failed to intercept recent ballistic and cruise missile strikes. Russia also deploys North Korean missiles, increasing its offensive capabilities. Kyiv seeks allies' help…

The Economic Times

'Black widows': Russian women accused of marrying soldiers to claim war death payouts

As Russia's war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth year, a disturbing new phenomenon has emerged on the home front. Women accused of entering sham marriages with army recruits to claim lucrative state compensation after their deaths have become known in Russia as "black widows" — a trend that has…

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Over 50 nations, 3 continents: Has World War III already begun?

The world today is so well-connected and interlinked that the petrol in your car costs more because missiles are flying over the Persian Gulf, your online order is delayed because ships are avoiding the Red Sea, and soldiers who learnt to fight Russian drones in Ukraine are now training troops…

The Times of India

Ukraine orders evacuation of Kramatorsk region as Russian strikes kills 17

The overnight assault lasted around two hours, with Ukrainian officials saying Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four additional cruise missiles and 115 drones, many of them jet-powered and more difficult to intercept. Ukraine said its dwindling stock of Patriot missile interceptors left it unable to stop most of the incoming…

The Times of India

India and Pakistan’s 79-year rivalry has made the dangerous move into space

India and Pakistan fought an intense four-day war in May 2025. But while the media narrative was dominated by fighter jets, drones and missiles, the most consequential contest unfolded in orbit a few hundred kilometres up.

The Conversation

Ukraine failed to shoot down a single Russian missile launched in overnight barrage

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday called for allies to send more anti-ballistic air defence, after Russian strikes killed at least 17 people overnight.

Euronews

Zelenskyy calls for more air defences as Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17

Ukraine shoots down most drones but no ballistic missiles in overnight attack that mainly targeted civilian facilities

The Guardian - UK

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

Euronews

Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Firefighters battled multiple warehouse and building fires overnight after Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 across Kyiv and the surrounding region.

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The Independent UK

Missiles from North Korean given to Russia for strikes against Ukraine

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The Economic Times

Iran war: Hegseth rejects media reports claiming US missile defence stockpiles 'dangerously low'

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied reports of depleted missile defense stockpiles. CNN cited sources claiming nearly 80 percent of THAAD interceptors were used. Senior commanders warned of dangerously low munitions after operations linked to Iran. Pentagon and White House officials rejected suggestions of insufficient military capabilities. They stated…

The Guardian - UK

Germany investigates drone carrying ‘explosive device’ near Ukrainian plane at busy cargo airport – as it happened

German state prosecutors including units working on extremism and terrorism prevention take over investigation into Leipzig incident

The Independent UK

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17 with dozens injured

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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17

Russian missile and drone attacks killed fifteen people and wounded forty-two others overnight in Ukraine. Large warehouse fires burned in several districts around the capital city.

The Economic Times

US left with almost zero long-range precision missiles after Iran war, reports say; why dwindling stockpiles are raising alarm

United States has depleted most long-range precision missiles during its Iran campaign. This development raises concerns about America's preparedness for future major conflicts. Key weapons like ATACMS and PrSM are significantly reduced in inventory. Tomahawk cruise missile and defensive interceptor supplies also face pressure. However, the Pentagon maintains sufficient military…

The Independent UK

North Korea denounces Japan for firing US-supplied Tomahawk missile

Pyongyang calls Tokyo’s Tomahawk missile test and wargames with US evidence of ‘dangerous military moves’

The Independent UK

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills at least 15

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 others

France 24

Zelensky seeks more missile interceptors in talks with NATO chief Rutte

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he had spoken with NATO Secretary ‌General Mark Rutte ⁠about the possibility of securing more ‌air defence interceptors. Zelensky earlier said interceptors “could have saved lives” in the aftermath of Russian strikes overnight, which killed at least 17 people in Kyiv. Rutte later posted…

The Economic Times

US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts

United States officials are continuing discussions about Ukraine producing Patriot interceptor missiles. This initiative aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian ballistic missile attacks. Options include Ukraine building components for assembly elsewhere in Europe. President Trump's earlier doubts have caused surprise among Ukrainian leaders.

Euronews

Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region

Kyiv has in recent months urged allies to supply more US-made Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up its use of ballistic missiles more than four years into its full-scale invasion.

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