War
Japan is set to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’: the US may request missiles via Iran and Ukraine
Japan plans to inform the US next week of its intention to join the American Golden Dome missile defence project. Tokyo also expects that Washington may seek assistance with the production or joint development of missiles, given the depletion of ammunition stocks due to the war in the Middle East and support for Ukraine
PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system from Germany: how these missiles will bolster Ukraine’s air defence
Ukraine has received a new batch of PAC-3 missiles for its Patriot systems from Germany following a meeting in the ‘Ramstein’ format. The Ministry of Defence describes them as one of the key elements in defending the airspace against the most sophisticated threats – primarily ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
The war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for combat robots equipped with artificial intelligence
Russia’s war against Ukraine is increasingly becoming a testing ground for new autonomous systems. Western companies are already testing combat robots and AI-powered drones in Ukraine, which could transform the very nature of warfare in the future.
Rising oil prices are bringing Russia up to $150 million in additional revenue every day
The rise in global oil prices against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East has boosted Russia’s revenue from energy exports. According to analysts’ estimates, the Russian budget is receiving tens of millions of dollars in additional revenue every day.
The Romanian Parliament has authorised the US to use military bases for missions in the Middle East
The Romanian Parliament has approved a decision allowing the United States to use the country’s military bases for operations in the Middle East. The decision was backed by a majority of MPs following a heated debate in the chamber.
The FBI issued warnings about a possible drone attack in California, but the reports turned out to be unfounded
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation sent a warning to law enforcement agencies in California about a possible attack by Iranian drones in the event of US strikes against Iran. It later emerged that the information in the alert was unsubstantiated.
Saudi Aramco is in talks to purchase Ukrainian drones to protect its oil fields
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, is in talks with Ukrainian drone manufacturers. The discussions concern the potential purchase of interceptor drones to protect oil facilities.
Iran may allow Indian tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
An Indian source reported that Iran is ready to allow tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, an Iranian source outside the country denied the existence of such an agreement.
Schemes involving embezzlement of funds during the construction of fortifications were uncovered in Dnipropetrovsk region
Law enforcement officers uncovered corruption schemes during the construction of defensive lines in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Officials from the military unit and civilian accomplices are involved in the case.
The Pentagon estimated the first six days of the war against Iran at over $11.3 billion.
The United States' costs for military operations against Iran during the first six days exceeded $11.3 billion. This estimate was announced by Pentagon officials during a closed briefing for lawmakers.
The State Bureau of Investigation has announced that a military officer is suspected of selling drones from a military unit's warehouse.
Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations detained the head of a warehouse at one of the military units in the Odesa region. According to the investigation, he appropriated drones and other military equipment intended for the defence of the southern region.
Rheinmetall announced that it has ammunition ready for Ukraine, but no money to buy it
German defence contractor Rheinmetall has stated that it already has artillery ammunition for Ukraine in stock, but cannot transfer it to the Defence Forces due to a lack of funds for procurement. The company directly links the problem to the delay in approving a 90 billion euro EU loan for Ukraine.
