Banderol, Russia’s new low-cost weapon testing Ukraine’s air defences Russia is stepping up its use of the Banderol, a relatively cheap new weapon that carries a smaller warhead than conventional cruise missiles but can force Ukraine to use the same scarce and costly air defences to intercept it. Euronews · Aug 20
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end In the wake of North Korea's missile launch, South Korea expressed strong condemnation and heightened its military readiness during collaborative exercises. Kim Yo Jong had vocally opposed these drills conducted in conjunction with the U.S. The missiles, believed to be short-range ballistic systems, covered about 300 kilometers over the sea,… The Economic Times · Aug 20
North Korea launches around 10 ballistic missiles amid nuclear warhead concerns North Korea launched approximately ten ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday. These launches occurred during ongoing US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises. South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between eighty and one hundred twenty nuclear warheads. President Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un… The Times of India · Aug 20
North Korea launches 10 short-range ballistic missiles, South Korean military says This comes a day after Donald Trump scales back joint military exercise with South Korea The Independent UK · Aug 20
EU’s von der Leyen warns of ‘escalating campaign of threats’ as Romania destroys naval drone – as it happened Device was near country’s Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
More than 16 killed as Kyiv comes under intense Russian bombardment Missile and drone attack one of heaviest since war began, with children’s hospital and residential areas hit The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
NATO 3.0 rebrand is 'lipstick on a pig', says former US ambassador The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept of NATO 3.0 epitomises the transformation. But what does it actually mean? Euronews · Aug 20
Overnight Russian missile strikes leave 6 dead, 33 wounded across Kyiv At least six people were killed and 33 wounded in Kyiv after Russia launched an overnight missile barrage that damaged residential buildings and public facilities as explosions continued across the capital into Thursday morning. The Times of India · Aug 20
Russian missile strikes kill at least 16 in and around Kyiv overnight A Russian missile barrage on Thursday killed at least 16 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region, local authorities said, with explosions echoing across the capital throughout the night. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been preparing the attack "for a long time". France 24 · Aug 20
Russian missile barrage kills at least 6 in Kyiv, injures 33 A Russian missile barrage has killed at least six people in Kyiv The Independent UK · Aug 20
Mistaken for intruders: Reporters, military personnel held at gunpoint at US Space Force base At Vandenberg Space Force Base, an invited group of reporters and military personnel faced a tense situation as they were detained at gunpoint. This mishap unfolded just prior to a significant groundbreaking ceremony for a new missile operator training facility. Unfortunately, due to a miscommunication, the group was held for… The Times of India · Aug 20
International Business Times · Aug 19 Iran Again Targeted The UAE With Missiles. Abu Dhabi Now Suspended Trade With Tehran. Both missiles failed to cause any damage or casualties, but marked a return to active conflict after more than three months.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war? Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its conflict with Tehran. Such actions could expose US forces and logistics across a wider geography. European nations might question hosting American troops due to retaliation risks. Iran seeks to…
The Times of India · Aug 19 1958, the US secretly detonated 3 nuclear devices 100–500 km above the South Atlantic; they created artificial auroras and radiation belts that lasted weeks In a clandestine effort, Operation Argus conducted nuclear tests in the stratosphere over the South Atlantic Ocean. These detonations resulted in spectacular artificial auroras and fleeting radiation belts around our planet. The mission’s intent was to shield against Soviet missile threats and radar detection systems. Yet, the swift vanishing of…
The Conversation · Aug 19 UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security When the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia in late 2024, Moscow predictably accused London of escalating the war and threatened retaliation.
Euronews · Aug 19 UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran Abu Dhabi announced the suspension after Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward the country on Tuesday. The move severs ties with what had been a major trading partner for sanctioned Iran, as crude flow through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to less than a quarter of pre-war levels.
The Times of India · Aug 19 'Message to Europe - it can receive missiles': Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks, says report Iran has considered targeting US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing war, according to regime insiders cited by the Financial Times .
The Independent UK · Aug 19 United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran after it said it had come under renewed fire from the country
The Times of India · Aug 19 ‘All trade, commercial exchanges halted’: How UAE responded to Iran’s latest ballistic missile attack The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, dealing a fresh blow to efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Iran fires missiles at UAE as tensions over Strait of Hormuz flare IN FULL
The Times of India · Aug 18 'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region.
Euronews · Aug 18 UAE says Iran targeted its territory with two missiles after first alert in months Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.