Eurosatory, Paris 19.06.2026 French defence companies are increasingly turning to civilian manufacturing partners to prepare for the large-scale production of loitering munitions, a trend highlighted by announcements at Eurosatory 2026. Loitering munitions, often called “kamikaze” or “suicide” drones are hybrid aerial weapons that combine the surveillance capabilities of a drone with the explosive strike of…
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Crimea at brink of food shortage
08.06.2026 Crimean authorities are working to prevent energy and food shortages on the peninsula amid unfounded hype, said Dmitry Peskov, Russian presidential press secretary. “Of course, the relevant authorities are working to ensure there are no shortages. We are seeing many instances of completely unfounded hype,” he told reporters, responding to a question about the…
Romania escorts Russian drone
30.05.2026 According to the Romanian military, they escorted the dron with two F16s and a helicopter without shooting it down because they thought it was a Ukrainian drone just passing through. (Image above: illustration) Romania’s Ministry of Defense explained that they didn’t shoot down the drone that came from Ukraine, since it was launched from…
Romania closes Russian Consulate
29.05.2026 Russia will take retaliatory measures following the Romanian authorities’ decision to declare the Russian Consul General persona non grata and close the Russian Consulate General in Constanta, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated. المتحدثة باسم الخارجية الروسية ماريا زاخاروفا: إجراءات الرد على إعلان القنصل العام الروسي شخصا غير مرغوب فيه في رومانيا لن…
Ukraine: top priority – 2M Drones
Brussels 15.10.2025 NATO HQ. Ukraine needs at least $120 billion for defense by 2026. The government plans to raise half of this amount from its partners, and use it for the weapons production. The Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal at a press conference at NATO HQ said: “Russia spends approximately $150 billion annually to finance…
EU condemns Russian drone attack
Brussels 10.09.2025 “We condemn in the strongest terms the intentional violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones, which took place on 10 September. This aggressive and reckless act is part of a serious escalation by Russia. It threatens the security of EU citizens, regional stability and international peace” reads the…
Flight J28243: NATO calls for investigation
Brussels 26.12.2024 The North Atlantic Alliance called for an investigation into plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, which caused death of 38 passengers and leaving 29 survivors. (Image above: illustration). “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243” said today NATO spokeswoman Farah Dakhlallah, while expressing condolences to the…
NATO: 1M drones to Ukraine
Brussels 16.02.2024 A group of seven European nations under the leadership of Latvia and the United Kingdom have joined a coalition committed to producing and supplying Ukraine with one million drones. The initiative was announced by Latvia last month, but plans advanced this week when the Baltic nation signed a letter of intent to build…
EU: new measures against Iran
Brussels 20.07.2023 The Council today established a new framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. #Iran 🇮🇷 #drones:@EUCouncil lists 6 people and creates a new sanctions regime to allow the EU to list Iranian people & entities providing military support to Russia’s war of aggression…
Kremlin: Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike
Brussels 03.05.2023 “Last night, the Kiev regime attempted a drone strike against the residence of the President of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin” the Russian diplomacy press-release reads. “We consider these actions a premeditated terrorist attack and an assassination attempt targeting the President”. ⚡️ Last night, the Kiev regime attempted a drone strike against…