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Kyiv says it has struck a defence deal with Riyadh focused on procurement, technology and joint efforts to counter drone and missile attacks. The pact follows a wave of Iranian strikes on Gulf countries and builds on Ukraine’s hard-won expertise in shooting down drones.
Russia is helping Iran, but not with a full-scale military intervention. The support looks like satellite tips, weapons parts, and drone know-how — enough to matter, but not enough to change the balance of power.
A $30.5 billion defense startup is racing to make missiles, drones, and submarines at speed. The results so far: big ambitions, generous funding, and a string of factory problems from safety lapses to missed deadlines.
A Russian drone hit a power plant chimney in Estonia while an unidentified drone exploded in Latvia. Latvian officials say early signs point to that drone being Ukrainian amid overnight strikes. Nearby regions in Ukraine and Russia also reported damage to civilian infrastructure and power outages.
Poland launched fighter jets and an early warning plane after Russian missiles struck near its border during a massive overnight drone and missile assault on Ukraine. Kyiv reported dozens of strikes across regions and several civilian casualties.
Unidentified drones were seen over Fort Lesley J. McNair, the base where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reside. Authorities have tightened security as the origin of the drones remains unknown.
Explosions shook central Kyiv early today as air defenses intercepted multiple drones and missiles. Debris fell near Maidan's Independence Monument. Russian officials say they will keep pursuing military goals. Actor Sean Penn is in Kyiv on a personal visit.
Kyiv says interceptor drones and a team of specialists were sent to Jordan after requests from the US and regional partners amid Iranian drone threats.
Marathon’s Thief drone just got a brutal upgrade: claymores strapped to it, turning loot runs into explosive chaos.