Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and Putin say they could attend China peace summit without Zelensky The US president thinks somebody else needs to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 19
The long-range drone war: Ukraine and Russia scramble for supremacy in the skies A conflict that began with tanks and then artillery is now pivoting around a new generation of drones focused on military, industrial, economic and civilian targets The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Russia adapts a training missile to lead its ballistic onslaught of Ukraine Russia is leveraging repurposed training missiles, namely RM48Us, to ramp up its aerial assault strategy. Comprising over half of the recent missile launches, these less precise munitions aim to exhaust Ukraine's nearly depleted stock of Patriot interceptors. By employing this tactic, Russia seeks to preserve its more accurate weapons for… The Economic Times · Sep 18
Has Iran modified its rocket systems to fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz? Fighting escalated in the Middle East over the weekend after US airstrikes on Sunday targeted Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak. The exchange of fire was instigated by the US in retaliation against Iran’s new capabilities for firing mines from rockets into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s use… France 24 · Sep 3
'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
How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases Increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are revealing weaknesses in stretched defences across the Gulf The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 17
How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices The Independent UK · Apr 13
Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway The Independent UK · Apr 11
‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead market The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025
Trump has threatened to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine – but can they turn the tide of the war? IN DEPTH: Washington may give access to powerful Tomahawk missiles, with Moscow threatening to respond. Experts tell Nicole Wootton-Cane that the weapons could significantly boost Ukraine - but their power shouldn’t be overstated The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea in Qatar strike, official says When Israel targeted Hamas leaders meeting in Qatar to consider a Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles in the strike The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
With only one nuclear arms pact left between the US and Russia, a new arms race is possible For decades, the threat of nuclear conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union hung over humanity The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say. Euronews · May 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 Russian spy ship fire exposes poor state of Mediterranean fleet, say experts Incident reveals Russia’s maritime presence in the area is in a state of disrepair and disarray, argue western sources
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024 Wire cutters: how the world’s vital undersea data cables are being targeted Carrying 99% of the world’s international telecommunications, the vulnerable lines are drawing nefarious interest
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024 How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped Massive drone and missile attack was defeated by Israeli military with orchestrated help of US, UK and Jordan
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Could Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian ships herald a new type of warfare? Use of boat drone appeared to demonstrate how effective these nimble and relatively cheap weapons can be
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022 Analysts: Russian missiles seek to levy pain, could backfire The Russian missiles that rained down Monday on cities across Ukraine, bringing fear and destruction to areas that had seen months of relative calm, are an escalation in Russia’s war against its neighbor
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 What's Putin thinking? Tough to know for nuclear analysts Trying to figure out what Russian President Vladimir Putin is thinking is tough for Kremlin watchers who want to know whether he is bluffing with his nuclear threats
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 Russia escalating attacks on civilians, says top Ukrainian official Head of national security council says ‘more and more civilian targets’ being hit, after deadly Vinnytsia attack
Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2022 Russia’s sunken warship dents both its pride and capabilities LONDON — The loss of the flagship vessel of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet goes beyond wounded pride, robbing the military of important protection and capabilities as the war in Ukraine enters a crucial phase for Moscow.