Keywords: Air defense


Iran reportedly set to receive Chinese-made air defense systems within weeks

Iran is reportedly preparing to receive its first shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-launched air defense systems within the coming weeks, according to sources cited by Reuters, in what could represent a significant effort by Tehran to strengthen its short-range air defense capabilities. The reported......

Trump welcomes Zelenskiy to White House before funeral of Ukraine advocate Lindsey Graham

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the White House on Tuesday ahead of the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading congressional supporter of military and political assistance to Ukraine throughout its war with Russia. The meeting, expected to take place......

Zelensky in Washington for crucial talks with Trump amid escalating war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House as Kyiv seeks to reinforce American support amid a renewed escalation in the war with Russia. The meeting comes at a critical moment for Ukraine, with long-range attacks intensifying on both sides and......

Trump freezes plans to escalate against Iran as global media assess the shift

US President Donald Trump has reportedly suspended plans to expand military operations against Iran, according to reports in international media, amid concerns over the potential consequences of a broader conflict and pressure on US air-defense resources in the Middle East. The reported decision comes......

Ukraine seeks European missile defense prototype by mid-2027 amid security concerns

Ukraine is pushing for the development of a European anti-ballistic missile defense system prototype to be completed by the first half of 2027, as Kyiv seeks stronger capabilities to counter missile threats. The project, known by the codename Freyja, is being promoted as part of efforts to create a......

Ukraine attacks on Belgorod leave 9 dead and 77 injured, Russian authorities say

At least nine civilians, including a child, were killed and 77 others injured in a series of attacks reported in Russia’s western Belgorod region over the past 24 hours, according to local authorities. The latest casualties were reported in Belgorod and several surrounding districts, where Ukrainian......

MBDA unveils new interceptor designed to counter large-scale drone attacks

European missile manufacturer MBDA has introduced a new interceptor system designed to defend against large-scale drone attacks and waves of low-cost weapons, as recent conflicts highlight growing weaknesses in traditional air defense capabilities. The new Counter Mass Interceptor is aimed at helping......

Russia says more than 400 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow region overnight

Russian authorities say the Moscow region was targeted by one of the largest reported drone attacks of the conflict overnight, with more than 400 Ukrainian drones launched toward the capital's surrounding area. According to officials, air defense systems intercepted the majority of the unmanned......

Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv as European allies reinforce support for Ukraine

Russia launched another wave of missile attacks on Kyiv overnight, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital as air defence systems were activated to intercept incoming ballistic missiles. The renewed assault came only hours after European leaders gathered in Paris alongside Ukrainian President......