Moment Ukraine’s Black Forest Brigade destroys Russian air defence command centre Ukraine said the attacks on key air defence systems would allow them to strike deeper into Russia The Independent UK · Aug 10
Zelenskyy Says More North Korean Troops Are Headed To Russia And Asks For More Support From South Korea Ukrainian President Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops are being deployed in Russia. International Business Times · Aug 10
Palantir AI Boosts Pentagon Capabilities but LMT, RTX May Be the Better Missile Shortage Plays Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) has helped the Pentagon dramatically accelerate the process of finding targets in Iran, but a defense analyst says America’s ability to build the missiles needed to hit them hasn’t kept pace. Benzinga · Aug 10
Ukraine Targets Another Russian Refinery As Part Of Its Deadliest Attack In Years A new Ukrainian drone strike against Russia became the deadliest in more than two years, killing 13 people. International Business Times · Aug 10
What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? Global conflicts are rapidly depleting U.S. Patriot missile supplies. Ukraine urgently needs interceptors to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. The Iran war has drained arsenals in the U.S. and Gulf states. European countries are also conserving missiles for their own defense needs. The U.S. is exploring options for Ukraine to… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629 The Guardian - AU · Aug 10
7 civilians killed in Russia-Ukraine overnight strikes; Moldova reports drone explosion The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated overnight, with strikes claiming the lives of seven civilians and injuring many others. Russian drones and missiles targeted Kharkiv and Odesa, causing severe damage. In retaliation, Ukraine's drone strikes in Russia's Belgorod region killed five individuals. Furthermore, a powerful explosion near Moldova's… The Times of India · Aug 9
Pentagon SOS To Defense Industry. Dwindling US Ammunition Stocks Are Real. President Trump privately confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week over the issue. Trump was miffed after learning that U.S. missile stockpiles had been depleted far more severely than he had believed. International Business Times · Aug 9
Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen until US ‘corrects’ its behavior Iran issued new demands for the Strait of Hormuz reopening and the UAE reported an Iranian missile attack. Yemen's military launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in response to recent strikes. Turkey's parliament approved a draft law advancing peace efforts with Kurdish insurgents. The Strait of Hormuz remains crucial for… The Economic Times · Aug 9
US Army is hunting for surface-to-air missiles able to take down small drones The US Army seeks the NGCM missile to defeat small drones while integrating with existing Coyote launchers and radar systems. TechRadar · Aug 8
Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract The U.S. military campaign against Iran has revealed a deeper concern about America’s defense industrial base. Benzinga · Aug 8
Child among three killed as Russian missiles hit areas near Ukraine capital Kyiv At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian missile strikes near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, local authorities said, as Moscow and Kyiv continued a sustained exchange of long-range drone attacks. The Times of India · Aug 8
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded near a strategic gas pipeline close to the Romanian border. The incident came as President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters that Ukraine had “virtually no intact thermal power plants” ahead of winter following repeated Russian strikes, which he said were aimed… France 24 · Aug 8
The Economic Times · Aug 7 What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? The Patriot air defense system faces high demand amid global conflicts. Ukraine urgently needs interceptors to counter Russian missile strikes. Middle East conflicts have depleted arsenals in the US and Gulf nations. Several European countries are also conserving their missile supplies. This situation prompts increased production and potential foreign manufacturing…
The Economic Times · Aug 7 The message behind the missile: Six signals sent by Agni-IV test India’s Strategic Forces Command conducted the 10th test of the Agni-IV ballistic missile, and its sixth user trial. Since Agni-IV is already inducted into service, the test was less about developing new technology and more about demonstrating operational readiness, reliability and deterrence credibility.
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin told he ‘must stop’ after Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine WHO chief says 'even wars have rules' as warehouse packed with essential medical supplies is destroyed in Dnipro
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans Oil prices experienced a significant uptick on Friday, fueled by fears surrounding the critical Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are contemplating restrictions on hostile vessels, impacting market confidence. As Brent crude futures soared to $83.48 a barrel and WTI futures hit $78.84, skepticism grows regarding the restoration of standard…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7 Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones – Zelenskyy ‘Concrete results’ needed by end of the year in developing alternative to Patriot, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,626
AAP · Aug 7 No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation Pacific foreign ministers have failed to reach an agreement in condemning a Chinese missile test during a major summit.
International Business Times UK · Aug 6 Trump Vows to Jail 'Leakers' Behind Reports of Dwindling US Missile Stockpiles President Trump denies reports of a US munitions shortage amid the Iran conflict, threatening jail for those leaking information. The White House and Pentagon also reject claims of depleted stockpiles.
France 24 · Aug 6 Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces At least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they described as a recent military buildup supported by Saudi Arabia.
Barchart · Aug 6 Crude Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Doubts About Strait of Hormuz Reopening September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed up +2.07 (+2.75%) on Thursday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0997 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday amid uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a...
International Business Times · Aug 6 Trump & Hegseth Reportedly Clashed Over Key Aspect Of Iran War: Missile Depletion Two people familiar with the conversation told the newspaper that the president's concerns centered on the impact the shortages could have on future military operations.
Latin Times · Aug 6 Report: U.S. Nearly Exhausted Its Stockpile of Long-Range Precision Missiles During War With Iran According to CBS News, the most immediate concern is the rapid depletion of Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, which have been used faster than the defense industry can replace them.