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The U.S. military has launched a large-scale operation in Iran to search for and rescue the pilot and weapons officer of an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet shot down on April 3. This was reported by military analyst @EGYOSINT, citing numerous vi...

April 3, 2026

22:35

👁 USA Launches Large-Scale Operation to Rescue Crew of Downed F-15E in Iran

USA Launches Large-Scale Operation to Rescue Crew of Downed F-15E in Iran

April 3, 2026

21:53

👁 Sweden Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Flora 1, Subject to Sanctions

Sweden Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Flora 1, Subject to Sanctions

The Swedish Coast Guard detained the tanker Flora 1, which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions for transporting Russian oil. Coast Guard personnel boarded the vessel on the morning of April 3 while it was anchored off the southern coast near the ...

April 3, 2026

21:22

👁 Russia Develops Aerostat with Radio Module to Expand Communication System

Russia Develops Aerostat with Radio Module to Expand Communication System

The Russian state holding company Rostec has developed an aerostat to provide stable mobile communication. This is stated in a press release. The device was created by Rosel, a company within the holding, and is designed to solve communicati...

April 3, 2026

20:33

👁 Finland Shoots Down Drones: Firing Toward Russia is Prohibited

Finland Shoots Down Drones: Firing Toward Russia is Prohibited

Finnish pilots are authorized to shoot down drones over Finnish territory, but they are prohibited from firing in the direction of Russia. This was reported by YLE. Concerns about the effectiveness of drone detection intensified after an inc...

April 3, 2026

18:47

👁 South Korean Company DAON Unveils SWARM-X Strike UAVs for Drone Swarms

South Korean Company DAON Unveils SWARM-X Strike UAVs for Drone Swarms

DAON, a South Korean company known for its drone swarm light shows, has developed high-speed strike UAVs for military use that are capable of flying in swarms. Defense Advancement demonstrated the company’s drones capable of dropping mines and ...

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The United States opposes the integration of American rockets into new French multiple launch rocket systems. This was reported by Euractiv, citing official confirmation from the U.S. side. This primarily concerns the high-precision rockets ...

April 3, 2026

18:27

👁 USA Opposes Use of Its Rockets in New French MLRS Systems

USA Opposes Use of Its Rockets in New French MLRS Systems

April 3, 2026

18:08

👁 THAAD for Ukraine: Zelensky Discusses Efforts to Acquire Missile Defense Systems From Middle Eastern Countries

THAAD for Ukraine: Zelensky Discusses Efforts to Acquire Missile Defense Systems From Middle Eastern Countries

Ukraine hopes to acquire missile defense systems, including THAAD, currently deployed in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. President Volodymyr Zelensky made this statement during a conversation with journalists, according to a corres...

#Air Defense

#Middle East

A Russian Su-30 multi-role fighter jet crashed in the temporarily occupied Crimea. The loss of the aircraft was announced by the Ministry of Defense of the aggressor country. It is reported that the plane crashed during a training flight. ...

April 3, 2026

17:24

👁 Russian Su-30 Crashes in Occupied Crimea

Russian Su-30 Crashes in Occupied Crimea

April 3, 2026

16:50

👁 Iran Displayed Wreckage of F-15 Fighter Jet, Despite Claiming to Have Shot Down US F-35

Iran Displayed Wreckage of F-15 Fighter Jet, Despite Claiming to Have Shot Down US F-35

Iran claimed to have shot down a US Air Force fighter jet over its territory and displayed the wreckage. Iranian media released a video showing parts of a military aircraft on the ground. Initially, the Iranians claimed that it was a downed ...

April 3, 2026

16:13

👁 France to Boost Drone Stockpiles by 400% and Missiles by One-Third by 2030

France to Boost Drone Stockpiles by 400% and Missiles by One-Third by 2030

France plans to increase its stockpile of kamikaze drones by 400% and its air defense and aviation missiles by 30% by 2030. POLITICO reported on this after reviewing a draft of France’s military planning law. The government is set to present...

April 3, 2026

15:25

👁 Cheongung-II Air Defense System Intercepts 29 of 30 Targets in UAE Combat Debut

Cheongung-II Air Defense System Intercepts 29 of 30 Targets in UAE Combat Debut

South Korea’s Cheongung-II air defense system proved highly effective in real combat, successfully protecting the United Arab Emirates’ airspace. According to The New York Times, details of its use in March were revealed by Yoo Yong-won, a memb...

April 3, 2026

14:41

👁 Instead of NATO: Kellogg Envisions New Alliance With Ukraine, Australia, and Japan

Instead of NATO: Kellogg Envisions New Alliance With Ukraine, Australia, and Japan

Former U.S. presidential envoy Keith Kellogg said there may be a need to create military alliances as alternatives to NATO. In an interview on Fox News, he sharply criticized NATO members for failing to address the conflict in Iran. Kellogg ...

April 3, 2026

14:04

👁 Lasar’s Group Destroys Rare Palantin Electronic Warfare System in Zaporizhzhia Region

Lasar’s Group Destroys Rare Palantin Electronic Warfare System in Zaporizhzhia Region

Soldiers of the Lasar’s Group special unit of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a rare Russian Palantin electronic warfare system in the Zaporizhzhia sector. The unit shared the news on social media, along with a video of the strike. W...

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April 3, 2026

13:22

👁 Drones Strike Area of Russian Explosives Plant in Morozov Settlement

Drones Strike Area of Russian Explosives Plant in Morozov Settlement

Overnight, drones struck the industrial zone of the Morozov settlement in Russia’s Leningrad region, where an explosives manufacturing plant is located. Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said the industrial area was targeted. According t...

April 3, 2026

12:32

👁 Ukraine’s Defense Tech Market Hits $6.8B in 2025, Ground Robotic Systems Production Surges 488%

Ukraine’s Defense Tech Market Hits $6.8B in 2025, Ground Robotic Systems Production Surges 488%

The country’s defense technology market reached approximately $6.8 billion, with the fastest growth recorded in the segment of ground robotic systems. This is according to a joint study by the Kyiv School of Economics, Brave1, and Defence Build...

#Defense industry of Ukraine

#Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)

#ZBROYA

April 3, 2026

11:43

👁 Austria Closes Airspace to U.S. Aircraft Involved in Operation Against Iran

Austria Closes Airspace to U.S. Aircraft Involved in Operation Against Iran

Austria has denied access to its airspace for U.S. aircraft participating in a military operation against Iran. According to Politico, the country’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that it received requests to use Austrian airspace but rejected t...

April 3, 2026

11:14

👁 Russian Northern Fleet Contract Soldier Sets Fire to Aircraft and Armored Vehicle

Russian Northern Fleet Contract Soldier Sets Fire to Aircraft and Armored Vehicle

A Russian Northern Fleet military court has sentenced a 20-year-old contract soldier to 15 years in prison for setting fire to military equipment and an aircraft. He was found guilty of carrying out two terrorist attacks in the Murmansk region,...

#Armored vehicles

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#Neighbors

#Occupants elimination

#Russia

#Russian Navy

MGI Engineering has successfully conducted tests of the TigerShark strike drone. The system has demonstrated its ability to strike targets at a range of over 1,000 km. This was reported by the British company’s press service. The drone reach...

April 3, 2026

10:51

👁 TigerShark Strike Drone Tested in the UK at a Range of 1,000 km

TigerShark Strike Drone Tested in the UK at a Range of 1,000 km

Russia is secretly supplying weapons to Madagascar’s military junta, delivering BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles — the most powerful equipment in the island’s history — as well as man-portable air defense systems. This is reported by Russian pr...

April 2, 2026

22:50

👁 Russia Supplies Madagascar’s Junta with BMP-3s, Equipment, and Ammunition

Russia Supplies Madagascar’s Junta with BMP-3s, Equipment, and Ammunition

April 2, 2026

22:37

👁 France Handed Over 39 VAB Armored Personnel Carriers to Lebanon

France Handed Over 39 VAB Armored Personnel Carriers to Lebanon

A ceremony was held at the Port of Beirut to mark the handover of 39 French VAB armored personnel carriers to Lebanon. This was reported on the official website of the Lebanese Army. The event was attended by French Minister Delegate Alice R...

April 2, 2026

22:17

👁 Kapustin: Former Wagner Fighters Leave Africa to Join the Russian Volunteer Corps

Kapustin: Former Wagner Fighters Leave Africa to Join the Russian Volunteer Corps

Former fighters from the Wagner Group, who fought in Africa on behalf of Russia, have joined the Russian Volunteer Corps. RVC commander Denis Kapustin (White Rex) spoke about this in an interview with journalist Yuriy Dud. First, they return...

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#Mercenaries

#Russian Volunteer Corps

#Wagner/Liga PMC

Among the passengers on the An-26 aircraft that crashed in Crimea was Lieutenant General Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the Northern Fleet’s Combined Aviation Corps. This was reported by the Telegram channel “Dossier of the Spy”. Addition...

April 2, 2026

21:51

👁 Russian Northern Fleet General Otroshchenko Killed in An-26 Crash in Crimea

Russian Northern Fleet General Otroshchenko Killed in An-26 Crash in Crimea

April 2, 2026

21:02

👁 Large-Caliber M110 Self-Propelled Howitzers Added to the Arsenal of the 52nd Artillery Brigade

Large-Caliber M110 Self-Propelled Howitzers Added to the Arsenal of the 52nd Artillery Brigade

M110 203-mm self-propelled howitzers have been added to the arsenal of the 52nd Separate Artillery Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the unit’s press service. Military officials explained when their brigade was for...

#Artillery

#Military assistance

#Self-propelled artillery

👁 India Will Not Gain Access to Rafale Electronics — Paris Prefers to Keep Critical Technologies Under Control

April 2, 2026

20:10

India Will Not Gain Access to Rafale Electronics — Paris Prefers to Keep Critical Technologies Under Control

The French government has refused to provide India with the source code for the Rafale fighter jets’ electronic systems, which would have allowed India to modernize them independently. Defence Security Asia reported on this. The refusal conc...

April 2, 2026

18:46

👁 USA Increases Number of A-10s in the Middle East — Squadron Prepares for Deployment

USA Increases Number of A-10s in the Middle East — Squadron Prepares for Deployment

The United States is bolstering its attack aviation force in the Middle East by deploying an A-10C Warthog squadron. The War Zone reported on this. These moves come amid escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran, in...

April 2, 2026

18:25

👁 Poland Promotes Its Anti-Drone Systems in the Middle East

Poland Promotes Its Anti-Drone Systems in the Middle East

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss strengthening military cooperation and the export of Polish drones and anti-drone systems to the Middle East. Polish media outlet Defence24 reporte...

April 2, 2026

17:55

👁 Ukraine Codifies Sky Devil UAV with GPS-Free Navigation

Ukraine Codifies Sky Devil UAV with GPS-Free Navigation

Ukraine has codified and launched the Sky Devil fixed-wing reconnaissance drone into serial production. It was developed by the Ukrainian company SkyAtom, which specializes in reconnaissance and surveillance systems, as the developer’s represen...

A bill was presented in the Italian Senate to establish a state mechanism for transferring decommissioned fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones. Dmytro Shchukin, President of the Network of Associations for Ukraine (NAU), wh...

April 2, 2026

17:32

👁 Italy Proposes Donating Used Fishing Nets to Ukraine for Protection Against Drones

Italy Proposes Donating Used Fishing Nets to Ukraine for Protection Against Drones

April 2, 2026

17:17

👁 Ukrainian Drones Destroyed An-72P in Crimea

Ukrainian Drones Destroyed An-72P in Crimea

Ukrainian forces in Crimea managed to fly to a airfield and strike the An-72P aircraft. The combat operation was performed on the night of April 2 by forces from the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Forces and the 9th Department of the Main Intell...

#Unmanned Systems Forces

👁 Commander-in-Chief Eliminates Unnecessary Military Levels in the Process of Reinstating Service Members After AWOL

April 2, 2026

16:34

Commander-in-Chief Eliminates Unnecessary Military Levels in the Process of Reinstating Service Members After AWOL

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for reinstating service members who left their military units without permission (AWOL). Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has elimi...

April 2, 2026

15:49

👁 Ukrainian Forces Hold Ground in Luhansk Despite Russian Capture Claims

Ukrainian Forces Hold Ground in Luhansk Despite Russian Capture Claims

In the Luhansk region, Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps has denied that Russian forces control the settlements of Nadiia, Novoyehorivka, and Hrekivka. The corps stated that the 3rd Assault Brigade continues to hold the last defensive positions in the r...

#Armed Forces of Ukraine

#Luhansk region

The United Kingdom is organizing a meeting with 35 countries to discuss how to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this, according to The Guardian. At present, Iran is blocking this crucial route f...

April 2, 2026

15:10

👁 UK to Rally 35 Nations for Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK to Rally 35 Nations for Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

April 2, 2026

12:45

👁 Unmanned Systems Forces Drones Destroy Imbir Radar in Luhansk Region, Strike Tor SAM System in Donetsk Region

Unmanned Systems Forces Drones Destroy Imbir Radar in Luhansk Region, Strike Tor SAM System in Donetsk Region

The Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian 9S19 Imbir radar in the Luhansk region and hit a Tor-M2 air defense system in the Donetsk region. Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi announced this. The strikes on Russian...

#Air Defense

#Donetsk region

#Occupants elimination

#Unmanned Systems Forces

On the morning of April 2, Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa (Republic of Bashkortostan). According to Exilenova+, local residents reported a series of explosions early in the morning, followed by a large fire a...

April 2, 2026

11:57

👁 Drones Hit Oil Refinery in Ufa

Drones Hit Oil Refinery in Ufa

April 2, 2026

10:34

👁 Trump Threatens to Halt Ukraine Aid Unless NATO Helps Unblock Strait of Hormuz

Trump Threatens to Halt Ukraine Aid Unless NATO Helps Unblock Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has threatened to stop sending weapons to Ukraine to pressure European allies into joining a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He wants to restore shipping through the strait after Iran effectively shut it down at the end o...

April 2, 2026

10:16

👁 Serbia Develops IKA-ROCKET Drone With Unguided Rockets

Serbia Develops IKA-ROCKET Drone With Unguided Rockets

Serbian company PR-DC has developed the IKA-ROCKET drone — hexacopter, capable of launching unguided rockets. PR-DC announced that the hexacopter can launch up to three 57 mm rockets, including BR-1-57 or S-5. Its frame uses epoxy material r...

#Aviation ammunition

#Europe

#UAV

Israel has decided to halt purchases of weapons from French companies following the arms embargo imposed by France during the Gaza war. France introduced the embargo during the Gaza conflict, and it remains in effect. In response, the Israel...

April 1, 2026

22:43

👁 Israel Halts Purchases of French Weapons

Israel Halts Purchases of French Weapons

April 1, 2026

21:38

👁 Defense Forces Strike Russian Strela Plant Producing Cruise Missile Components

Defense Forces Strike Russian Strela Plant Producing Cruise Missile Components

Ukrainian Defense Forces hit Strela JSC in the village of Suzemka, Bryansk region, Russia. The enterprise produces key components for Russian cruise missiles. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this. Production of compon...

#Defense industry of Ukraine

#Occupants elimination

April 1, 2026

20:36

👁 Boeing to Triple Patriot Missile Seeker Production

Boeing to Triple Patriot Missile Seeker Production

Boeing and the U.S. Department of War have signed a seven-year agreement to expand production of seekers for Patriot missiles. The company announced that the initiative forms part of the Arsenal of Freedom program, a U.S. effort to strengthen t...

April 1, 2026

19:34

👁 Ukrainian-German Quantum Frontline Industries Delivers First Batch of Drones to Ukraine

Ukrainian-German Quantum Frontline Industries Delivers First Batch of Drones to Ukraine

The Ukrainian-German joint defense enterprise Quantum Frontline Industries has delivered a batch of Linza 3.0 drones to Ukraine. This shipment marks the first stage of drone deliveries in 2026, the company shared with Militarnyi. Since launc...

Rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front attacked Russian mercenaries in Mali using FPV drones. The strike on the camp of the Russian Africa Corps mercenaries and Malian junta forces occurred on March 30 near the settlement of Anafif, according ...

April 1, 2026

18:51

👁 Azawad Rebels Use Drones to Strike Russian Mercenary Camp in Mali

Azawad Rebels Use Drones to Strike Russian Mercenary Camp in Mali

April 1, 2026

18:08

👁 Trump Considers US Withdrawal from NATO

Trump Considers US Withdrawal from NATO

Donald Trump is seriously considering the possibility of the United States withdrawing from NATO after the alliance declined to join the war against Iran. According to Trump, NATO is a “paper tiger.” He added that a U.S. withdrawal from the def...

April 1, 2026

17:33

👁 1st Assault Regiment Receives Abrams Tanks, Upgrades Protection for Front Line Use

1st Assault Regiment Receives Abrams Tanks, Upgrades Protection for Front Line Use

The 1st Separate Assault Regiment has received US-made Abrams tanks and is adding extra protection. The regiment demonstrated how it installs protective “grilles” on the tanks. The Abrams hull and turret also feature Kontakt-1 explosive reac...

April 1, 2026

16:53

👁 Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Officially Adopts Shvidun Drone, Already Downing About 100 Enemy UAVs

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Officially Adopts Shvidun Drone, Already Downing About 100 Enemy UAVs

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has officially adopted the Shvidun unmanned aerial system for use by the Defense Forces. The drone was specifically designed to intercept enemy strike drones such as Shahed/Geran and Gerbera, the Ministry of D...

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#UAV