Qatar Has 12 Stored Mirage Fighters Ukraine Wants – Deal Could Trade Anti-Drone Help for Fighter Jets
Ukraine is reportedly seeking to secure 12 retired Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar by offering its growing expertise in countering Iranian-made drones, though negotiations appear uncertain as Doha has yet to respond to the proposal.
France Breaks Century-Old Tradition: New Carrier Named After Movement, Not Historical Figure
France is breaking a long-standing naval tradition by naming its next-generation aircraft carrier after a symbolic national movement rather than a historical figure, signaling a shift toward emphasizing modern identity and values over legacy personalities.
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UK Defense Intelligence: British Unit Downs Record Number of Drones in Single Night Amid Regional Escalation
A British ground-based counter drone unit intercepted the highest number of hostile UAVs in one night since the conflict began, as UK forces expanded air and space-based defense operations across the Middle East.
When Iran Bought Three Project 877 Submarines from russia, Why One Was Likely Sunk by ATACMS, How Long They Spent in Repair
Iran's three russian-built Project 877 (Kilo-class) submarines, acquired in the early 1990s, have spent most of their service life undergoing prolonged repairs, leaving only one operational by 2026, while another was likely destroyed in a U.S. ATACMS strike during the ongoing conflict.
U.S. Military Wants Ukrainian Drone Makers to Relocate Production Despite Trump Saying "We Don't Need Help"
The U.S. military is seeking to attract Ukrainian drone manufacturers to relocate production to the United States, recognizing their combat-proven efficiency and scalability, even as President Donald Trump publicly dismisses the need for Ukrainian expertise in drone warfare.
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