U.S. Army commits $404M to build its first TNT plant since the 1980s
The United States has not produced its own TNT since the 1980s, relying entirely on overseas allies to supply the explosive that fills its artillery shells, bombs, and grenades. That four-decade gap in domestic production is now being closed, and according to a June 4 contract notice, the Army award
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Drones attack tanker and cargo ships in Sea of Azov, fatalities reported
A tanker and two cargo ships in Taganrog Bay in the Sea of Azov, Russia's Krasnodar Krai, came under a drone attack on the morning of 5 June.
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
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Russian attack on food processing plant in Kyiv region kills one, injures others
In the Brovary district of the Kyiv region, one person was killed and four others were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Localised ceasefire declared around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to resume power supply
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that a localised ceasefire has been declared around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to allow repair work to be carried out.
Russia says it’s building its budget stealth fighter — finally
Russia’s defense industry is claiming a milestone on one of its most closely watched aviation programs, and this time the claim carries slightly more weight than usual. The United Aircraft Corporation, Russia’s state-owned aircraft manufacturing conglomerate, confirmed this week that phy
Russian attacks kill two and injure 14 in Sumy region over past 24 hours
In the Sumy region, two civilians were killed and 14 people were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian military strikes.
IDF chief condemns far-right MK's visit to West Bank religious site due to diversion of troops
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sent a letter to Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stressing that holding a daytime tour to Joseph's Tomb in Nablus 'under the guise of a security assessment, requiring operational resources during wartime, is fundamentally inappropriate and must not be repeated'
Putin Rejects Europe as Ukraine Peace Mediator, Doubles Down on Trump Deal
Putin on Thursday rejected Europe as a mediator in Ukraine peace talks, saying countries arming Kyiv cannot be neutral. He reiterated support for a Trump-backed peace framework, demanded Ukraine surrender all of Donetsk, and threatened broader use of Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missiles as Zelensky
Vietnam unveils its first homegrown amphibious light tank prototype
Vietnam has publicly displayed the T-1, a domestically developed amphibious light tank that represents the most ambitious armored vehicle project the country’s defense industry has ever attempted. The T-1 prototype appeared at a public display in Vietnam, drawing immediate attention from regio
Hanwha Ocean Partners to Strengthen Greece’s Shipbuilding Capabilities
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Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg: Bitter Pill for Putin?
The opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was overshadowed by Ukrainian drone strikes on a nearby oil terminal, prompting debate over Russia’s security and economic resilience. Commentators argue the attacks expose vulnerabilities in Russia’s defenses, challenge the Kremlin’s na
Russia’s newest body armor claims to stop NATO bullets
Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec has unveiled what it claims is the lightest body armor in its class, presenting the Obereg 2.0 vest to the defense ministers of Moscow’s closest military allies at a showcase outside the Russian capital. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov
'Server in the Sky': How Israeli drones became a 'target and intel generator' over Gaza
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Russian drone strikes residential area in Konotop: 5 injured, including 3 children – photos
Five people, including three children, were injured when a Russian drone struck a residential area in the town of Konotop in Sumy Oblast late on 4 June.
Police increasingly believe killing of Israeli couple was criminal, not nationalist
Investigators said there is growing suspicion of a criminal – rather than a nationalist motive – after determining that the main suspect in the killing of Ruslan and Olga Prihodko last month, an Arab Israeli teenager, may have known the victims before the shooting
Drone attack damages critical infrastructure facility in Odesa region
On the night of June 5, Russia once again attacked the Odesa region with strike drones—a private home was destroyed, and a critical infrastructure facility was damaged.
UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
Russian drones hit food production facility in Kyiv Oblast, four killed and fire raging – photos
Russian drones struck a food production facility near Kyiv, killing four people and injuring four. Rescue operations are ongoing
Putin to Confront Weak Economy at ‘Russian Davos’, Under Threat of Ukrainian Drones
President Vladimir Putin is set to address Russia’s flagship investment forum as the economy shows signs of stagnation under the strain of the Ukraine war. Rising inflation, labor shortages, budget deficits and Ukrainian drone strikes on key infrastructure are increasing pressure, while businesses r