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Jun- 2026 -

2 June

People in high-visibility vests clear debris after a Russian drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, on June 1, 2026.

Russian Strikes Rock Ukraine, Killing Nine and Wounding Dozens

A barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine, authorities said on Tuesday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive new strike."

2 June

Romanian President Nicusor Dan visits the apartment block that was struck by a drone early on 29 May, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which blamed Russia and warned against further incursions.

Staff Writer With AFP

Dozens of Nations at UN Denounce Russia Over Romania Drone Incident

Dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone strike blamed on Moscow that hit a Romanian apartment building.

2 June

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Staff Writer With AFP

France Bans Israeli Offensive Weapons at Trade Show

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition, the organizers told AFP.

1 June

Borsuk (Badger) infantry fighting vehicle

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland Buys 146 Additional Borsuk IFVs for $2.07 Billion

Poland has awarded a consortium comprising the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola an approximately 7.5-billion-zloty ($2.07-billion) contract to deliver 146 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

1 June

Soldiers at a drone warfare demonstration. Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania to Create Dedicated Military Unit for Drone Warfare

Lithuania has announced plans to establish a new military unit dedicated to drone warfare as it moves to centralize and accelerate its unmanned aviation capabilities.

1 June

Jodesz Gavilan

Elbit Wins $350M Contract for Tank Fire Control and Sensor Upgrades

Elbit Systems has secured a $350-million contract to upgrade main battle tanks for an international customer.

1 June

Residents of the Romanian city of Galati say they are "angry" and "afraid" after a drone hit an apartment building, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which has blamed Russia and warned against further incursions.

Staff Writer With AFP

Romania Identifies Drone Behind Strike on Apartment Block as Russian

Further analysis of a drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building, sparking furious condemnation of Russia, has shown that it undoubtedly came from Moscow's forces, Bucharest said Sunday.

1 June

Ukrainian emergency crews respond at the scene of a Russian drone attack in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday that killed one person and injured another, authorities said.

Staff Writer With AFP

Drone Hits Captured Nuclear Plant in Ukraine: IAEA

A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency confirmed Sunday.

May- 2026 -

31 May

NATO Defense College Senior Course and NATO Regional Cooperation Course visit NATO Headquarters

Bea Castañeda

What Is NATO’s Article 5? A Quick Guide

This guide on NATO’s Article 5 explains its collective defense principle, outlining how it binds member states to mutual security commitments.

31 May

Three Royal Malaysian Navy Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ships at Lumut Naval Shipyard

Staff Writer With AFP

Malaysia Slams ‘Deafening Silence’ Over Scrapped Norway Missile Deal

Malaysia criticized the "deafening silence" from major powers on Sunday over the collapse of its deal with Norway for a naval missile system, saying it "sends a dangerous message" about the integrity of international contracts.

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