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Incident over the Black Sea: Russian fighter jets aggressively harass British reconnaissance aircraft
n-tv.de/politik/Russische-Kampfjets-bedraengen-britischen-Aufklaerer-massiv-id30844607.html
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/iran-military-rebuild
Russia fires drones armed with radioactive missiles at Ukraine: Ukraine reports that Russia is using radioactive missiles, which are now reportedly being ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-feuert-Drohnen-mit-radioaktiven-Raketen-auf-Ukraine-id30842516.html
Key FactsRadioactive Missiles Found in Ukraine Conflict
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Ukraine's domestic intelligence reported elevated radiation on debris from a Shahed drone armed with an R-60 missile fired in April.
- Gamma radiation measured 12 microsieverts per hour, significantly above natural levels but not immediately harmful during short exposure.
- The missile's warhead contains depleted uranium rods, chemically toxic and now stored as radioactive waste.
- Weekly discoveries of such uranium-equipped missiles increase hazards for specialists handling the fragments.
This is a very old Soviet missile, and the warhead of this missile uses special rods of depleted uranium. They are very dangerous.— Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnow, adviser to Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, told the news agency Unian
Brazil gets domestically produced MAX anti-tank missiles: SIATT delivered the first production batch of MAX 1.2 AC anti-tank guided missiles to the Brazilian ...
defence-blog.com/brazil-gets-domestically-produced-max-anti-tank-missiles/
Britain’s Martlet missile reaches full capability on Wildcat: In service on Wildcat since 2020, Martlet has undergone extensive trials to broaden its capability ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-martlet-missile-reaches-full-capability-on-wildcat/
Beehive may be another Dreadnought moment: The Royal Navy officer running Project Beehive will tell you he doesn't know where autonomous surface warfare is ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/beehive-may-be-another-dreadnought-moment/
Russian jets nearly collide with British RC-135W plane over Black Sea: Russian Su-35 and Su-27 fighter jets repeatedly and dangerously intercepted an unarmed ...
defence-blog.com/russian-jets-nearly-collide-with-british-rc-135w-plane-over-black-sea/
F-15s, F-35, MQ-9 Reaper Drones: US Report Says 42 Aircraft Lost In Iran War: The CRS, which provides policy and legal analysis to the US Congress and committees ...
ndtv.com/world-news/f-15s-f-35-mq-9-reaper-drones-us-report-says-42-aircraft-lost-in-iran-war-11522243
Over the Black Sea: Russian fighter jet harasses British reconnaissance aircraft to within a few meters
spiegel.de/ausland/kampfjet-aus-russland-bedraengt-britisches-aufklaerungsflugzeug-bis-auf-wenige-meter-a-cbdcc8c2-9759-4ab4-a533-8d5e81626f74
Taiwan tracks 7 Chinese military aircraft, 8 ships | Taiwan News | May. 21, 2026 10:01
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6367014
defence-blog.com 20h
Northrop Grumman shows AiON counter-drone system at SOF Week: Northrop Grumman brought its AiON counter-drone command and control system to SOF Week 2026 in ...
defence-blog.com/northrop-grumman-shows-aion-counter-drone-system-at-sof-week/
Taiwan drone sector sees NT$1.3 billion in Xponential opportunities | Taiwan News | May. 21, 2026 17:51
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6367348
Putin is in trouble as the war finally comes to Moscow: The Kremlin has managed to largely protect the capital over more than four year of war, until now
inews.co.uk/news/world/putin-trouble-war-finally-comes-moscow-4426652
The War Zone 14h
The White House Ballroom Is A Deep Fortress In Disguise: We now know the building goes six floors underground and will have "the greatest drone empire ...
twz.com/news-features/the-white-house-ballroom-is-a-deep-fortress-in-disguise
Key FactsTrump Defends $400M White House Ballroom Project
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Donald Trump claims the White House ballroom is a vital security asset featuring six underground levels and military-grade protections.
- He insists the facility is intended mainly for future presidents, combining social needs with enhanced security features.
- The project's price has quadrupled since initial estimates, raising questions about its financial backing and justification.
- A proposed $1 billion federal security funding was blocked by the Senate for violating budgetary procedures.
This is really being built for other presidents; it’s not being built for me.— Donald Trump, speaking to reporters outside the demolished East Wing about the White House ballroom.
HII showcases REMUS and ROMULUS at CNE: HII is showcased its REMUS and ROMULUS at #CNE2026, marking 25 years of the REMUS UUV family and highlighting its role in ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hii-showcases-remus-and-romulus-at-cne/
defence-blog.com May 20
France beats UK and Spain in Sweden’s $4.25B frigate contest: Sweden chose France over Britain and Spain on May 19, selecting Naval Group's FDI frigate to form ...
defence-blog.com/france-beats-uk-and-spain-in-swedens-4-25b-frigate-contest/
GE Aerospace wins T700 engine support deal for UK Apaches: GE Aerospace secured a three-year engine support contract from Boeing Defence UK to maintain the ...
defence-blog.com/ge-aerospace-wins-t700-engine-support-deal-for-uk-apaches/
As we say goodbye to #StephenColbert ’s "The Late Show," USA TODAY’s Bryan Alexander reflects on how Colbert became a late-night avenger by helping viewers ... Show more
A farewell to 'Late Show's Stephen Colbert, TV's gallant comic avenger
A farewell to 'Late Show's Stephen Colbert, TV's gallant comic avenger
NATO’s Baltic flank rattled by drone incidents as VDL blames Russia: Lithuanian officials instructed children in schools to take shelter after an unmanned ...
politico.eu/article/lithuania-air-alert-stray-drone-nato-eu-russia-tensions/
Oil Refinery in Syzran Burns After Drone Strike: A fire erupted at an oil refinery in Syzran, in Russia’s Samara region, after a drone strike ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/oil-refinery-in-syzran-burns-after-drone-strike/
defence-blog.com May 20
Boeing wins $397M deal to build Chinook helicopters for Korea and Spain: Boeing secured a $397 million contract expansion on May 18 to produce CH-47F Block I ...
defence-blog.com/boeing-wins-397m-deal-to-build-chinook-helicopters-for-korea-and-spain/
Ontario to ban use of Chinese-made drones for ‘highly sensitive’ police operations
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/05/20/ontario-to-ban-use-of-chinese-made-drones-for-highly-sensitive-police-operations/
Footage shows dozens of detained activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs and their foreheads on the ground ... Show more
B-52 getting a new pylon to handle four times heavier bombs: The U.S. Air Force published a request for information on May 20, seeking industry proposals to ...
defence-blog.com/b-52-getting-a-new-pylon-to-handle-four-times-heavier-bombs/
Georgia Today 21h
Commenting on cases of Ukrainian drones entering the airspace of the alliance’s member states, Rutte noted that "if drones come from Ukraine ... Show more
U.S. Air Force seeks producers for new nuclear cruise missile: The U.S. Air Force published a sources sought notice on May 20, 2026, signaling that the Long ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-seeks-producers-for-new-nuclear-cruise-missile/
defence-blog.com May 20
Redwire wins NATO drone contract for next-gen Penguin Mk3 system: Redwire Corporation landed a multi-year contract worth tens of millions of dollars from an ...
defence-blog.com/redwire-wins-nato-drone-contract-for-next-gen-penguin-mk3-system/
Taiwan aims for monthly drone output of 100,000 units by 2030 | Taiwan News | May. 21, 2026 15:45
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6367254
defence-blog.com May 20
Two more AH-64E Apaches delivered to Australian Army: Two more Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters touched down in Australia last week ...
defence-blog.com/two-more-ah-64e-apaches-delivered-to-australian-army/
Trump brags his ballroom to be topped by ‘greatest drone empire’: With his approval ratings hitting a second-term low in recent polling, President Donald ...
asiatimes.com/2026/05/trump-brags-his-ballroom-to-be-topped-by-greatest-drone-empire/
Cohere cracks lossless quantization and native citations with first full Apache 2.0 licensed open model Command A+
venturebeat.com/technology/cohere-cracks-lossless-quantization-and-native-citations-with-first-full-apache-2-0-licensed-open-model-command-a
Key FactsGerman Government Acquires 40% Stake in KNDS
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- The German government will acquire a 40 percent share in the Franco-German defense firm KNDS during its IPO.
- Plans include reducing this stake to 30 percent over two to three years while ensuring equal decision-making rights with the French government.
- KNDS, formed by merging Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, manufactures key military equipment such as the Leopard 2 tank.
- The purchase will be made at the IPO price without any premium to safeguard critical technologies and preserve domestic jobs.
We need state participation, I am firmly convinced of that — also to ensure that know-how and jobs are preserved in Germany.— Boris Pistorius, Defence Minister (SPD), in an interview with Handelsblatt
Mercedes & Co.: Will car manufacturers build tanks in the future?: Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius recently expressed openness to the production of armaments ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/mercedes---co---bauen-die-autobauer-in-zukunft-panzer--37410318.html
Latvia deploys soldiers to border, NATO fighter jets scramble: “Seek shelter indoors”
welt.de/politik/ausland/article6a0c341e9abebff50a970051/lettland-verlegt-soldaten-an-grenze-nato-kampfjets-steigen-auf-suchen-sie-schutz-in-innenraeumen.html
Ukrainian strike on Russian FSB and Pantsir-S1 kills or injures around 100 Russian troops – Zelenskyy says
euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/21/ukrainian-strike-on-russian-fsb-and-pantsir-s1-kills-or-injures-around-100-russian-troops-zelenskyy-says/
After incident in the Baltics: Latvia fumes over Russia’s drone narrative: Once again, a drone—likely Ukrainian—has entered the airspace of a Baltic state ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lettland-schaeumt-wegen-Russlands-Drohnen-Erzaehlung-id30838613.html
Key FactsLatvia Condemns Russian Drone Disinformation Claims
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Latvia rejects Russian accusations that Baltic states facilitate Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
- Ukraine admits Russia uses electronic warfare to redirect drones into Baltic airspace.
- NATO jets in Estonia shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone after it entered restricted airspace.
- Recent drone incidents in Latvia caused the defense minister and prime minister to resign.
Russia has been spreading for several weeks the lie that the Baltic states and Finland would make our airspace available for Ukrainian strikes.— Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, after a meeting with her Canadian counterpart Anita Anand.
Russian jet dangerously close to British military aircraft: An RAF Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-jet-dangerously-close-to-british-military-aircraft/
Radar signal from Belarus: Drone alert sends shockwaves through all of Lithuania: Lithuania activates NATO air surveillance following a suspicious signal over ...
n-tv.de/politik/Drohnenalarm-laesst-ganz-Litauen-aufschrecken-id30840780.html
Key FactsDrone Alert Triggers Major Security Response in Lithuania
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- An unidentified radar signal resembling a drone was detected over Belarus, prompting an air raid alert in Lithuania.
- Citizens were urged via mobile alerts to seek shelter while top officials were secured in safe locations.
- Air and train traffic in Vilnius was temporarily suspended in response to the alert.
- NATO air surveillance was activated, but the drone’s origin remained unknown and it was not located.
"that exhibits the typical features of an unmanned aerial vehicle"— Lithuanian Army; statement about a radar signal in Belarus showing UAV characteristics
defence-blog.com May 19
Russia flies rebuilt Su-57 prototype in two-seat configuration: Russia's United Aircraft Corporation confirmed the new Su-57 prototype's maiden flight ...
defence-blog.com/russia-flies-rebuilt-su-57-prototype-in-two-seat-configuration/
OpinionDr. Strangelove diplomacy: How the Pentagon’s symbolic defence board freeze with Canada could backfire
cbc.ca/news/politics/u-s-pulls-out-defence-board-canada-9.7206489
Daily Sabah 11h
Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercepted UK spy plane over Black Sea: The British government said Wednesday that two Russian fighter jets intercepted a Royal Air ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/russian-jets-dangerously-intercepted-uk-spy-plane-over-black-sea
The War Zone 21h
These Are The American Destroyers Actually Equipped With Laser Weapons: The U.S. Navy has placed directed energy systems on nine surface combatants and is ...
twz.com/sea/these-are-the-american-destroyers-actually-equipped-with-laser-weapons
Taiwan’s Winmate projects drone controller board shipments to rise tenfold | Taiwan News | May. 21, 2026 10:27
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6367019
Su-57 Felon goes dual-seat: Russia tests stealth jet designed for drone warfare: Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has started flight tests of the two-seat ...
wionews.com/photos/russia-tests-two-seat-su-57d-stealth-fighter-for-drone-warfare-missions-1779273044922
sabcnews.com 23h
WATCH | SABC News reporter Jayed Paulse is outside the Diakonia Centre in Durban, where dozens of foreign nationals spent the night after being dispersed from ... Show more
Ukraine’s Deep Strikes Target Russian Drone Industry, Hitting Factory and Training Facility
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraines-deep-strikes-target-russian-drone-industry-hitting-factory-and-training-facility-18992
Taiwan tracks 24 Chinese military aircraft, 9 ships | Taiwan News | May. 20, 2026 09:25
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6366058
U.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report
thehindu.com/news/international/us-lost-42-aircraft-including-fighter-jets-mq-9-reaper-drones-in-iran-war-report/article71001941.ece
Growing Market Power: Is Rheinmetall the "Google of the arms industry"?: Tanks, ammunition, and more recently drones and satellites: In many areas ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Ist-Rheinmetall-das-Google-der-Ruestungswirtschaft-id30837717.html
Key FactsRheinmetall's Dominance in German Defense Sector
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Rheinmetall serves as a comprehensive supplier, providing the German military with tanks, ammunition, drones, and satellites.
- The company doubled its revenue to €9.9 billion in 2025 and aims to reach up to €50 billion by 2030.
- Rheinmetall holds a dominant market position in artillery ammunition, securing contracts worth more than €10 billion from the Bundeswehr.
- Growing market power raises concerns among experts and politicians about dependency risks and escalating costs.
Rheinmetall has the potential to become a kind of Google of the defense industry.— Rupprecht Podszun, professor at the University of Düsseldorf and a member of the Monopolkommission (as quoted in Capital).
Trump battleship will be nuclear-powered like Ford aircraft carrier: "I'm thrilled we finally landed on the fact that it's going to be nuclear."
axios.com/2026/05/20/trump-battleship-nuclear-power-navy
The War Zone 16h
Navy Working On Teaming SEALs In Mini-Submarines With Underwater Drones: Pairing uncrewed underwater vehicles and SEALs in submersibles opens the door to new ...
twz.com/sea/navy-working-on-teaming-seals-in-mini-submarines-with-underwater-drones
The War Zone 19h
Germany Unveils Latest Tranche 4 Eurofighter: With an advanced radar and other upgrades, the Tranche 4 Eurofighter is increasingly central to Berlin’s airpower ...
twz.com/air/germany-unveils-latest-tranche-4-eurofighter
Royal Navy tests killer drone-helicopter team in Norway: Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters teamed with drones from 700X Squadron to hunt fast attack boats and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-tests-killer-drone-helicopter-team-in-norway/
defence-blog.com May 19
Crane Aerospace brakes help Northrop’s combat drone pass key test: Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue autonomous combat aircraft completed its first taxi test ...
defence-blog.com/crane-aerospace-brakes-help-northrops-combat-drone-pass-key-test/
Explosives technicians on Wednesday removed an unexploded drone lodged in the facade of a residential high-rise building in Odesa, Ukraine ... Show more
defence-blog.com May 19
German firm builds self-operating naval drone hangar: A German autonomous systems company has demonstrated what it claims is the world's first fully automatic ...
defence-blog.com/german-firm-builds-self-operating-naval-drone-hangar/
Turkey expands drone footprint in Central Asia with joint production deal - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2026/05/turkey-expands-drone-footprint-in-central-asia-with-joint-production-deal/
Lai says drones vital to defense, urges nonpartisan budget review | Taiwan News | May. 20, 2026 17:07
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6366383
militarnyi.com May 20
Drones Strike Southern Russia’s Largest Chemical Plant: Ukrainian attack drones struck Nevinnomyssky Azot, the largest chemical plant in southern Russia ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/drones-strike-southern-russia-s-largest-chemical-plant/
The War Zone May 19
Russia’s New Two-Seat Su-57 Felon Takes Its First Flight: Official imagery confirms that the two-seat Su-57D version of the Russian fighter has begun flight ...
twz.com/air/russias-new-two-seat-su-57-felon-takes-its-first-flight
Africa Intelligence May 20
MOROCCO | The newly established manufacturer Aerodrive Engineering Services has just secured a contract to supply 500 kamikaze drones to the Royal Armed Forces ... Show more
Morocco • Rabat working hard to attract kamikaze drone industry
Morocco • Rabat working hard to attract kamikaze drone industry
France beats UK in Sweden frigate contest
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/france-beats-uk-in-sweden-frigate-contest/
defence-blog.com May 19
AimLock, FN America team up on AI drone-killing weapon system: AimLock and FN America unveiled a joint counter-drone weapon system at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa on ...
defence-blog.com/aimlock-fn-america-team-up-on-ai-drone-killing-weapon-system/
UNITED24 Media May 20
Russia Just Used a Radioactive Drone in Ukraine for the First Time—Here’s What We Know
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russia-just-used-a-radioactive-drone-in-ukraine-for-the-first-time-heres-what-we-know-18991
Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war 'sacrifice': Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a ...
news24.com/world/iran-stages-mass-weddings-for-couples-ready-for-war-sacrifice-20260519-0777
