Ukraine Hits Russian Electronics Plant and Oil Refinery in Overnight Missile and Drone Strikes

Ukraine has carried out another long-range strike campaign against targets inside Russia, hitting two facilities tied to Moscow’s war effort: the Proton plant in Oryol and the Saratov Oil…

Ukraine has carried out another long-range strike campaign against targets inside Russia, hitting two facilities tied to Moscow’s war effort: the Proton plant in Oryol and the Saratov Oil Refinery. The attacks took place overnight on November 7 and underline a familiar pattern in Ukraine’s strategy: rather than focusing only on front-line positions, Kyiv is increasingly targeting the industrial and logistical systems that help sustain Russia’s military machine. According to the monitoring resource Exilenova+, Ukraine’s Defense Forces launched a missile strike against the Proton plant in the city of Oryol. A fire was reported near Building No. 48 of the facility…

CSG Secures U.S. Army Contract Worth Up to $4.2 Billion to Modernize Ammunition Plants

CSG, a global industrial and technology group, has secured a U.S. Army framework contract through its U.S.-based subsidiary MSM North America, becoming one of the selected contractors…

Russia Turns Power Lines Into Drone Ambush Points - Creating a New Threat on Ukraine’s Front Line

Russian forces are reportedly using high-voltage power lines as concealed positions for ambush drones, adding another layer of danger for Ukrainian troops operating near critical…

America’s Next Man-Portable Air Defense Missile to Replace the Iconic Stingers

The FIM-92 Stinger has been the Western world’s most recognizable man-portable air-defense system for more than four decades. First fielded in the early 1980s, it became famous for its…

MBDA’s Pod and the Race to Arm Fighters Against Drone Swarms

Germany has commissioned MBDA Deutschland to develop an airborne high-energy laser demonstrator, a so-called Laser-Pod whose key components must already be designed for actual…

From Ariete and Dardo to Panther and Lynx: Italy’s Armoured Renewal Begins

Italian media reported that the Ministry of Defence had awarded contracts worth approximately €3.7 billion to Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) for the first production…

Two Russian Su-30 Fighters Damaged in Kaliningrad Incident

Two Russian Su-30 fighter jets were reportedly damaged during an aviation incident over the Kaliningrad region on October 21, according to new information published by the OSINT…

Putin’s Warship Enters the Channel - Britain’s New Drone Was Already Watching

The Royal Air Force’s Protector RG1 has carried out its first operational missions in UK airspace, marking a significant step in Britain’s use of remotely piloted aircraft for…

U.S. Approves $2.1 Billion Patriot Missile Sale for Ukraine, Funded by Allies

The United States has approved a potential $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, a move that could strengthen Kyiv’s ability to counter Russian…

Kaliningrad Is Not a Local Problem - It Is a European Security Test

For years, Kaliningrad has been discussed mainly through one narrow lens: the Suwałki Gap. This strip of territory, roughly 100 kilometers wide, links Poland and Lithuania while separating…

A New Concert of Great Powers – Yalta 2.0?

When decisions about Europe’s security are made without Europe, it is not a peace conference. It is a test of whether the sovereignty of smaller states still means…

Dutch CV90 Expansion Restores Tracked Infantry Capability for High-Intensity Conflict

On 26 October 2026 the Dutch Ministry of Defence informed parliament that the Royal Netherlands Army would receive additional modern CV90 combat vehicles together with a wider package…