Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says
“I think it’s something the President would be quite interested in calling them to do,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.
Europe
Missile-wielding Airbus interceptor engages one-way attack drone in test
The drone-missile combination makes large-scale interception economically viable, the manufacturers claim.
Ukraine’s drone masters eye Iran war to kickstart export ambitions
Ukraine’s war has forced the country to become a trailblazer in drone interception.
Japanese destroyer can now fire Tomahawk missiles, extending nation’s combat punch
Japan’s Tomahawk orders are unlikely to be affected immediately, but longer military campaigns in the Middle East could cause setbacks, one analyst said.
Europe must reinvent warfare for ‘era of shocks,’ NATO’s Vandier says
“We need to make Russia wake up each morning, thinking to themselves: 'Not today,'" the alliance's top officer for force transformation said.
Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran
The report comes as U.S. military assets — most recently the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 31st MEU — continue to flood the region.
USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East
The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit entered CENTCOM waters Friday.
Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Croatia for repairs
The warship has been deployed for nine months and also took part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean prior to arriving in the Middle East.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy agrees to defense cooperation with UAE, Qatar
Qatar said on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement that includes sharing counter-missile and UAS expertise.
Role reversal: Ukraine moves training home and exports the lessons abroad
For 12 years, the West trained Ukraine. Now Ukraine is training the West.
Donbas-for-peace offer raises fears of more war, nuclear spread
With Washington tying guarantees to territorial withdrawal, critics warn the deal could reward aggression and make nuclear proliferation more likely.
Ukraine offers Gulf allies drone defense in bid for scarce Patriot missiles
Ukraine is offering what it has learned to do at scale while still scrambling for what it cannot manufacture fast enough.
Combat zone widens in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah escalate attacks
Rather than trying to hold a defensive line, Hezbollah fighters have moved in to strike, then melted away in the hilly terrain they know well.
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon
The U.S. military is burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials.
Japan sprinkles fresh missiles across its islands to fend off would-be attackers
Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be launched from Aegis destroyers.
Ukrainian drones hit all three Baltic States − did Russia redirect them?
It’s unclear if Russia is actively redirecting drones or whether the incursions are simply a byproduct of electronic-warfare defenses and flight distance.
US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran
The deployment of the vessels marks the first time Washington has confirmed using such vessels in an active conflict, according to Reuters.
