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UNITED24 Media 15h
Russia Suffers Bloodiest Month of War as 54,400 Troops Killed or Severely Wounded in October
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russia-suffers-bloodiest-month-of-war-as-54400-troops-killed-or-severely-wounded-in-october-23985
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had struck an Iskander launcher and destroyed two Russian Su-34 aircraft in two missile strikes ... Show more
Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets: Ethiopia has received a dozen Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will later receive four S-400 air defense systems ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/28/ethiopia-receives-12-russian-su-35-fighter-jets-a94110
Planned naval port in Emden: Navy needs space for new weapon systems at Knock: The decision has been made, but many details are still unclear. Now the chairman ...
nwzonline.de/emden/marinehafen-in-emden-bundeswehr-plant-platz-fuer-waffensysteme_a_4,3,2192340893.html
Ukrainian Navy forces destroyed six Russian Su-34M fighter-bombers at the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region overnight ... Show more
defence-blog.com Oct 10
Ukrainian drone destroys Pantsir on Russian ‘Flakturm’: A Ukrainian drone has destroyed a Russian Pantsir air defense system on top of a “Flakturm ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-drone-destroys-pantsir-on-russian-flakturm/
'We're not telling' — Ukraine won't say what first FP-7 ballistic missile strike hit
kyivindependent.com/were-not-telling-ukraine-wont-say-what-first-fp-7-ballistic-missile-strike-hit/
Key FactsZelenskyy Reports FP-7’s First Combat Use
Oct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- On October 1, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had first used its domestically developed FP-7 in combat; launch time and location were undisclosed.
- Fire Point lists up to 250 kilometres’ range, a 200-kilogram payload and 1,500 metres per second; the figures are independently unverifiable.
- Fire Point describes FP-7 as a tactical missile for targets behind the front, but not deep inside Russia.
- Zelenskyy identified production as the next step; Fire Point has also announced the larger FP-9 for longer ranges.
Ukrainian tactical ballistics. FP-7. First combat use. Thank you for the result. Next, production. Glory to Ukraine!— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President; said on Oct. 1 after confirming the FP-7's first combat use, signaling next steps toward production.
defence-blog.com Sep 28
Ukraine’s cheap Patriot rival now has a two-mode seeker: Ukrainian missile maker Fire Point has changed the published specifications of its FP-7 ...
defence-blog.com/ukraines-cheap-patriot-rival-now-has-a-two-mode-seeker/
Key FactsFire Point lists new radar-and-infrared seeker for Freyja
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Fire Point now lists a combined infrared-and-radar seeker; in August, it described an imaging-infrared seeker.
- The card lists a length of 7.25 meters, diameter 0.53 meters, and top speed of 1,500–2,000 meters per second.
- On July 13, Ukraine and nine other European countries launched the Freyja project as a cheaper alternative to U.S.-made Patriot.
- If needed components arrive, initial FP-7.x interceptors are expected by late 2026; the first interception is planned around July 2027.
Russia Opens Door for Turkey to Move S-400 Missiles and Resolve F-35 Dispute: Russia could consent to the move of Turkey’s S-400 missiles to a friendly country ...
greekreporter.com/2026/09/27/russia-open-move-turkey-s-400-missiles-resolve-f-35-dispute/
Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-2-s-400-launchers-in-russias-bryansk-oblast-general-staff-claims/
US arms company wants to build cruise missiles in Saxony: Germany and the Europeans need long-range weapons systems. Now there is an offer from an ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/us-waffenfirma-will-marschflugkoerper-in-sachsen-bauen-38226956.html
defence-blog.com Sep 10
Australia declares its new air defense missile system combat ready: Australia's Army has declared Final Operational Capability for its National Advanced Surface ...
defence-blog.com/australia-declares-its-new-air-defense-missile-system-combat-ready/
Ukraine Unveils Koral Air Defense Missile Launcher for First Time: The Ukrainian-developed missile is designed to intercept aerial and ballistic targets and is ...
kyivpost.com/post/84048
Nearly half of new fighter jet jobs based in North West: Nearly half of the jobs supported by the UK’s Future Combat Air System programme are based in the North ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nearly-half-of-new-fighter-jet-jobs-based-in-north-west/
USA wants money back for Ukraine aid: Trump holds Europe accountable with a billion-dollar demand
fr.de/politik/trump-verlangt-rueckzahlung-von-europa-usa-wollen-kosten-fuer-ukraine-hilfen-erstattet-bekommen-94474959.html
Germany military official says they have successfully tested an Israeli ballistic missile system in the North Atlantic. Germany does not currently have ... Show more
Contracts with the Defense Industry: Federal Ministry Prepares for a State of Defense
n-tv.de/politik/Bundesministerium-bereitet-sich-auf-Verteidigungsfall-vor-id31221254.html
Heavy blow against Putin's army: Ukraine destroys Pantsir-S1 and reports 1,600 soldiers killed
merkur.de/politik/putins-armee-unter-druck-ukraine-zerstoert-panzir-s1-und-meldet-hohe-russische-verluste-zr-94467872.html
This is why the new weapon system in GTA 6 is reminiscent of Red Dead 2! #Rockstargames #gamingnews #gta6 #openworld #playstation5 #grandtheftauto6 #reddeadredemption2
India to double S-400 fleet? Inside Russia’s Rs 50,000 cr bid for 5 additional squadrons
financialexpress.com/business/defence-india-to-double-s-400-fleet-inside-russias-rs-50000-cr-bid-for-5-additional-squadrons-4328621/
Why India took 16 years to acquire Javelin ‘fire-and-forget’ missiles: The journey to procure the American anti-tank guided missile system, which began in 2010 ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-javelin-atgm-deal-us-16-years-spike-israel-10855746/
Ukrainian pilot chases Shahed drone: Suddenly the autonomous weapon system plummets to the ground - | without firing
fr.de/politik/ukraine-pilot-bringt-shahed-drohne-ohne-schuss-zum-absturz-zr-94455278.html
What happens if lightning strikes an S-400 launcher?: If lightning strikes an S-400 launcher, its heavy metal chassis acts as a Faraday cage to protect the crew ...
wionews.com/photos/what-happens-if-lightning-strikes-an-s-400-launcher-1787505021598
Ukraine attacks rare Russian missile system in Crimea - | Navy releases footage: The Ukrainian Navy has attacked a Russian Bastion coastal missile system in ...
hna.de/welt/ukraine-trifft-seltenes-bastion-raketensystem-auf-der-krim-zr-94447143.html
What fuel does an S-400 missile use?: The S-400 uses pre-mixed solid rocket propellant. Eliminating liquid fuelling delays, this highly stable fuel provides ...
wionews.com/photos/what-fuel-does-an-s-400-missile-use-1786868281196
Ukraine could be preparing to attack Putin's palace: Report: Reports suggest that Ukraine could be going after Putin's lavish palace in Gelendzhik and ...
wionews.com/trending/ukraine-could-be-preparing-to-attack-putin-s-palace-report-1786517364282
Ukraine destroys missile system guarding Putin’s $1bn Black Sea palace: An anti-missile launch pad was left ‘ablaze and sputtering for three hours’ ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-missile-system-black-sea-b3031677.html
New blow in Crimea - | this target is now in focus: Ukraine reports hits on Russian air defenses and thousands of destroyed weapons systems.
fr.de/politik/neuer-schlag-auf-der-krim-dieses-ziel-geraet-jetzt-ins-visier-ukraine-krieg-zr-94436395.html
Making Ukraine "more compliant"?: Zelenskyy cites previously unknown reason for anti-aircraft missile shortage
n-tv.de/politik/Selenskyj-nennt-bisher-unbekannten-Grund-fuer-Flugabwehrraketen-Mangel-id31164283.html
Ukrainian drones hit Putin's palace defenses: S-400 launch pad "in flames for hours"
op-online.de/politik/ukraine-zerstoert-luftverteidigung-zum-schutz-von-putins-feriendomizil-zr-94439277.html
With over 3,000 units in service, the Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicle has become one of the most ubiquitous vehicles in the Army ... Show more
TWZ Aug 11
Avenger Surface-To-Air Missile System Protected Trump While Golfing: The danger to Trump from Iran has increased dramatically since he launched a war against ...
twz.com/land/avenger-surface-to-air-missile-system-protected-trump-while-golfing
More missiles, fewer drones: Russia changes course in the air war: Unexpected development in Ukraine: The feared drone swarms suddenly disappear during the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-schwenkt-im-Luftkrieg-um-id31153113.html
US says Turkey still barred from F-35 program until it gives up Russian S-400 system: Report
wionews.com/world/us-says-turkey-still-barred-from-f-35-program-until-it-gives-up-russian-s-400-system-report-1784958381256
“Nobody Is Going to Tell Me What to Sell”: Trump Backs F-35 Sale to Turkey: Trump said he supports a F-35 sale to Turkey despite Israeli concerns ...
greekreporter.com/2026/07/28/trump-supports-f35-sale-turkey/
Engine for Britain’s next fighter jet moves toward testing: The consortium developing the power and propulsion system for the Global Combat Air Programme has ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/engine-for-britains-next-fighter-jet-moves-toward-testing/
OpinionHuge new contract awarded to develop new GCAP fighter jet: The MoD has awarded BAE Systems a £708m contract extension to progress sovereign sixth-generation ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/huge-new-contract-awarded-to-develop-new-gcap-fighter-jet/
Why the S-400 fires its missiles straight up into the air: The S-400 uses vertical cold launch technology for 360-degree coverage and a rapid 9-second response ...
wionews.com/photos/why-the-s-400-fires-its-missiles-straight-up-into-the-air-1784402356550
Bluesky Jul 21
🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 (@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social): 🔥 BREAKING: A Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system were hit at Khalino ...
bsky.app/profile/specialkhersoncat.bsky.social/post/3mr5pgf3ikc2a
Secret deal for the S-400: Will Putin allow Turkey to sell to the UAE?: Will Moscow allow Turkey to make the S-400 deal with the UAE? While Iran misses out ...
telepolis.de/article/S-400-fuer-die-VAE-Warum-Russland-dem-tuerkischen-Ruestungsdeal-zustimmen-koennte-11362876.html
Key FactsTurkey Offloads Russian S-400 to Gulf State
Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Turkey finalized the sale of its Russian-made S-400 missile defense system to an unspecified Gulf country to avoid US sanctions.
- The transfer requires that the S-400 systems be removed from Turkey’s military inventory to meet legal conditions for sanction relief.
- Washington and Ankara are negotiating terms to ensure the transfer complies with US laws and congressional review processes.
- The deal also addresses Gulf states’ urgent need for advanced air defense amid escalating tensions with Iran and benefits Turkey financially.
"By getting rid of the S-400s, Türkiye will not only escape the CAATSA sanctions," Selvi wrote, according to Hürriyet.— Abdülkadir Selvi, Hürriyet columnist; as cited in the article.
Russia Strips Arctic Air Defenses As Ukraine War Strains Military: New satellite images appear to show that several strategically important sites in Russia's far ...
rferl.org/a/russia-air-defense-removal-arctic-satellite-photos-ukraine-war/33803628.html
militarnyi.com Jul 14
Nine Countries Join Ukraine in Forming the Anti-Ballistic Coalition: Ukraine and nine European countries have formed the Anti-Ballistic Coalition ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/9-country-ukraine-anti-ballistic-coalition/
Trump 'undecided' on Turkey's F-35s as Congress seeks answers on S-400: Top Democratic lawmakers say the ball is in Ankara’s court on rejoining the US-led F-35 ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/trump-undecided-turkeys-f-35s-congress-seeks-answers-s-400
defence-blog.com Jul 07
Lockheed and Rheinmetall team up to build ATACMS missiles in Germany: Lockheed Martin and German defense giant Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-and-rheinmetall-team-up-to-build-atacms-missiles-in-germany/
AI 'Must Be Governed,' Says UN Chief, Sounding Alarm Over Killer Robots: "Machines selecting and engaging their target and taking a life—without human ...
commondreams.org/news/guterres-killer-robots
defence-blog.com Jul 06
Ukraine destroys two S-400 Triumf launchers: Robert Brovdi, the Ukrainian commander known by his call sign Madyar who leads the country's Unmanned Systems Forces ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-destroys-two-s-400-triumf-launchers/
Rheinmetall: Here Are the New Price Targets: Many investors are wondering whether the crash at Rheinmetall presents a buying opportunity.
deraktionaer.de/artikel/deraktionaerplus/rheinmetall-das-sind-die-neuen-kursziele-20403551.html
OpinionFCAS and F-126 frigate: Pistorius fails in luxury: The F-126 frigate project has failed, as has the fighter jet project. Germany is indulging in a series of ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/fcas-und-fregatte-f-126-pistorius-scheitert-luxurioes-200962933.html
militarnyi.com Jun 29
Ukrainian Forces Strike S-300/S-400 Site and Power Substation in Crimea: Ukrainian Defense Forces drones struck Russian S-300/S-400 air defense positions near ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-forces-strike-s-300-s-400-site-and-power-substation-in-crimea/
OpinionGCAP door open to new partners after FCAS collapse: The Ministry of Defence has reiterated that the Global Combat Air Programme remains open in principle to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/gcap-door-open-to-new-partners-after-fcas-collapse/
‘Hundreds of Launchers’: Zelensky Says Moscow Is Surrounded by S-400, S-500, Pantsir
kyivpost.com/post/78906
UNITED24 Media Jun 26
Ukraine’s Spartan Brigade Destroys Two Russian S-300 Launchers Worth $50M Near Volnovakha
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraines-spartan-brigade-destroys-two-russian-s-300-launchers-worth-50m-near-volnovakha-20191
UNITED24 Media Jun 27
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strike, saying the attack caused a fire at the facility. Titan-Barrikady develops and produces ... Show more
Germany wants to build a fighter jet without France: Merz and Macron stop the FCAS fighter jet. They cite the conflict between Airbus and Dassault as the reason.
correctiv.org/aktuelles/bundeswehr/2026/06/09/deutschland-will-kampfjet-ohne-frankreich-bauen/
defence-blog.com Jun 08
Europe’s $110 billion fighter jet project is officially dead: Germany and France have jointly decided to abandon the fighter jet component of the Future Combat ...
defence-blog.com/europes-110-billion-fighter-jet-project-is-officially-dead/
U.S. deploys mid-range missile system to Japan for 2nd timeU.S. deploys mid-range missile system to Japan for 2nd time | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
FCAS fighter project collapse rings alarm for Europe’s defense: The effective collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program is a major ...
asiatimes.com/2026/06/fcas-fighter-project-collapse-rings-alarm-for-europes-defense/
FCAS fighter jet: Expert Mölling warns against dependence on the U.S.: Friedrich Merz has ended the FCAS fighter jet project. Simply buying F-35s from the U.S ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/kampfjet-fcas--experte-moelling-warnt-vor-abhaengigkeit-von-den-usa-37527238.html
FCAS failed: Will the KNDS IPO fall victim to Europe's jet project?: The end of the Franco-German fighter jet project could have further consequences ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/industrie/fcas-gescheitert-wird-der-knds-boersengang-zum-opfer-von-europas-jet-projekt/100231673.html
After FCAS demise: Airbus apparently planning new fighter jet alliance: The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS fighter jet project was declared a failure earlier this ...
manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/industrie/airbus-konzern-plant-neue-kampfjet-allianz-zusammen-mit-hensoldt-liebherr-und-co-a-a2596255-fe7c-4f27-82e3-b7a223fe1f88
Another Pantsir air defence system installed on residential high-rise building's roof in Moscow – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/06/06/8038077/
Dispute between arms giants: Franco-German fighter jet project fails: Due to a deadlock between arms giants, the multi-billion-euro FCAS arms project was on the ...
n-tv.de/politik/Deutsch-franzoesisches-Kampfjet-Projekt-gescheitert-id30943728.html
Ukraine destroys 2 Russian fighter planes and Iskander system: The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) destroyed two Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance and ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-zerstoert-2-russen-kampfflugzeuge-und-iskander-system_d89f7d3f-a33f-4ab1-aa1b-f24b280ebea4.html
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TWZ May 27
Airbus Looks To Sweden’s Saab As Europe’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Plans Unravel: As FCAS tensions deepen, Airbus is exploring alternatives with Saab ...
twz.com/air/airbus-looks-to-swedens-saab-as-europes-sixth-gen-fighter-plans-unravel
defence-blog.com Jun 01
EU picks Austrian drone to hunt submarines from the sea: An Austrian unmanned helicopter capable of carrying 350 kg (772 lb) of payload and staying airborne for ...
defence-blog.com/eu-picks-austrian-drone-to-hunt-submarines-from-the-sea/
German Armed Forces: A threatening backlog of repairs?: The political goal is to make the German Armed Forces the strongest conventional army in Europe. However ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-Bedrohlicher-Reparaturstau-id30893284.html
Ukrainian forces destroy two Tu-142 warplanes and launcher for Iskander system in Russia's Taganrog overnight – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/05/30/8037035/
Last night, Ukraine's drone forces destroyed two rare Tu-142 aircraft and an Iskander short-range ballistic missile system in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast ... Show more
TWZ May 28
New Counter-Drone Optimized Pantsir Air Defense System Being Deployed Atop Skyscrapers In Moscow
twz.com/air/new-counter-drone-optimized-pantsir-air-defense-system-being-deployed-atop-skyscrapers-in-moscow
defence-blog.com May 27
Kuwait orders $1B NASAMS air defense amid rising Gulf tensions: Kuwait is buying a billion dollars' worth of one of the most combat-proven air defense systems ...
defence-blog.com/kuwait-orders-1b-nasams-air-defense-amid-rising-gulf-tensions/
US approves $108 million HAWK missile system equipment sale to Ukraine: The package includes maintenance and modification support, spare parts, repair services ...
kyivindependent.com/us-approves-108-million-hawk-missile-system-equipment-sale-to-ukraine/
defence-blog.com May 14
Ukraine develops low-cost ballistic interceptor for pan-European defense: Ukrainian defense company Fire Point has joined an anti-ballistic missile coalition and ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-develops-low-cost-ballistic-interceptor-for-pan-european-defense/
RAF using inflatable SAM sites for pilot training: The Royal Air Force has introduced a new ground-based threat simulation capability using inflatable replica ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-using-inflatable-sam-sites-for-pilot-training/
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/
TWZ May 18
‘Cheap’ Patriot Interceptor Costing Under $1 Million Now Being Sought By Army: The Army knows it needs a more affordable and producible Patriot option as enemies ...
twz.com/land/cheap-patriot-interceptor-costing-under-1-million-now-being-sought-by-army
Boris Pistorius Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv – Plans for Weapon Systems: Boris Pistorius makes a surprise visit to Kyiv. The defense minister wants to benefit ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/boris-pistorius-besucht-ueberraschend-kiew---plaene-ueber-waffensysteme-37386604.html
Key FactsGermany and Ukraine Forge Long-Term Defense Partnership
May 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nordot.app
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nordot.app
- Defense Ministers Boris Pistorius and Mykhailo Fedorov announced a strategic shift toward collaborative development of advanced weapons systems.
- The partnership prioritizes cutting-edge unmanned systems capable of deep strike operations beyond enemy lines.
- A cooperation agreement under the 'Brave One' platform aims to foster innovation and establish joint ventures.
- Germany is also promoting private sector investment in Ukraine's defense industry while backing missile and drone deliveries.
We are strategic partners. On the one hand, we continue to support you in your defensive struggle, but on the other we are increasingly building a structured, long-term partnership to be reckoned with.— Boris Pistorius, German Defence Minister, said in Kiev during a press conference with Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
TWZ May 13
Russia Plans To Deploy Sarmat ICBM Operationally Later This Year: The news came after Moscow claimed it successfully tested Sarmat, which has been beset by ...
twz.com/nuclear/russia-plans-to-deploy-sarmat-icbm-operationally-later-this-year
Key FactsRussia to Operationalize Sarmat ICBM This Year
May 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twz.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twz.com
- Russia announced a successful test launch of the delayed Sarmat ICBM, initially planned for deployment in 2020.
- The missile was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and hit its target on the Kamchatka Peninsula as reported.
- The liquid-fueled Sarmat includes advanced countermeasures designed to evade missile defense systems.
- With the New START treaty expired in 2021, Russia can now replace old missiles with Sarmat units more freely.
Putin called the test a 'major event and unconditional success.'— Vladimir Putin, on the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM test launch
Over 2,100 weapons systems destroyed: Ukraine again reports massive losses for Russia
fr.de/politik/ueber-100-waffensysteme-zerstoert-ukraine-meldet-erneut-massive-verluste-fuer-russland-zr-94296079.html
