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Ukraine tests low cost Sunray laser to shoot down drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on February 10 that the country is carrying out major changes to its air defense operations, with systems in some regions “almost completely restructured” as Kyiv confronts sustained Russian drone and missile attacks. In his evening address, Zelensky......

Zelensky announces sweeping overhaul of Ukraine air defenses

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine is undertaking major changes to its air defense operations, with some regions undergoing what he described as an almost complete reconstruction of their protective systems as Russia continues sustained drone attacks on civilian infrastructure. The......

Zelensky criticizes air defense after massive Russian drone barrage

Russia unleashed 328 attack drones and seven missiles against Ukraine overnight on February 6, marking one of the largest aerial assaults in recent weeks and prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to publicly criticize his own air force's performance. The barrage killed at least two civilians, a......

Taiwan deploys missiles after Chinese helicopter enters its air defense zone

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected a Chinese military helicopter and six warships operating near its territory on Sunday. The helicopter crossed into the eastern air defense identification zone without breaching the Taiwan Strait median line, marking yet another instance in a pattern......

Zelensky calls for more air defense ammunition amid intensifying Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western allies to increase deliveries of air defense ammunition as Russia continues large-scale aerial strikes targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure during the winter season. Speaking during a visit to Vilnius, Lithuania, President Zelensky......

Zelensky secures Trump agreement for Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he secured a commitment from US President Donald Trump to supply PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine's Patriot air defense systems. This development comes as Ukraine grapples with escalating Russian missile strikes targeting its energy infrastructure amid......

Ukraine appoints drone warfare pioneer to overhaul air defense

President Volodymyr Zelensky named Pavlo Yelizarov as deputy commander of the Ukrainian Air Force on January 19, tasking him with reshaping the country's air defense strategy amid preparations for intensified Russian aerial assaults. This appointment positions a battle-tested drone expert at the......

Ukraine receives critical air defense missiles amid stock depletion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a significant shipment of air defense missiles arrived in the country, ending a dire shortage that left multiple defense systems inoperable. Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv on January 16 with Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelensky openly......

UK and Ukraine succeed in first Octopus interceptor drone tests

Ukraine and the United Kingdom announced on January 15, 2026, the successful first test flights of Octopus interceptor drones, marking a pivotal advancement in their collaborative defense initiative. This breakthrough aims to neutralize the persistent Russian drone assaults battering Ukrainian urban......