Rheinmetall warns of global air defense shortage due to war with Iran
Armin Papperger, CEO of the German defense company Rheinmetall, issued a stark warning that global arms stockpiles, particularly interceptor missiles for air defense systems, are on the verge of complete depletion due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. In an interview with CNBC, the head of Germany’s largest defense contractor…
The Swedish Security Service warns of aggressive Russian activity
In its annual assessment for 2025–2026, the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) notes a significant worsening of threats from Russia. According to the agency, Russian intelligence agencies are acting increasingly aggressively and are willing to take increased risks. “We can conclude that Russia has become more risk-averse than before,” Säpo’s report…
EU leaders sharply condemned Hungary’s behavior at a summit in Brussels
At the two-day European Council summit that concluded today, EU leaders criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in unprecedentedly harsh terms for blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, agreed upon back in December of last year. European Council President António Costa told reporters, “No one can blackmail European institutions.”…
Poland is completing the development of its own Shahed-class attack drone
Poland is in the final stages of developing its own loitering munition, similar to the Iranian Shahed-136. This was announced by Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. According to the head of the military department, work on the drone is being carried out as part of a program implemented…
Seven countries ready to defend the Strait of Hormuz
Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran and the de facto blockade of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of global oil trade passes, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s actions, including attacks…