The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday in response to missile and drone threats. Authorities later confirmed all threats remained outside the country's borders, assuring residents the security situation was stable. This was the first actual nationwide emergency alert since May 4.
The US is poised to lift sanctions on Turkey, imposed after Ankara's 2019 purchase of Russian air defense systems. President Trump cited a desire not to sanction allies and expressed good chemistry with President Erdogan, suggesting a potential deal involving Turkey transferring its S-400 systems to a third country for F-35 aircraft.
The US and Iran launched fresh military strikes on Thursday, effectively collapsing a fragile ceasefire. The US targeted Iranian military sites, while Iran retaliated against US-linked facilities across the Gulf, escalating fears of a wider regional war.
US President Donald Trump announced new arms sales to NATO allies and Ukraine, including advanced air defence systems, during a summit in Ankara. He highlighted a planned Patriot missile maintenance facility and a license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, signaling a strengthened military partnership.
US President Donald Trump announced new arms sales to Europe, including advanced air defence systems for Ukraine, during the Nato summit in Ankara. He highlighted a planned Patriot missile maintenance facility and stated that American equipment would be a major beneficiary of European military rebuilding.
Ukraine's President Zelensky appealed to NATO allies at the summit in Turkey for urgent air defence systems to counter escalating Russian missile attacks. The call follows recent deadly strikes on Kyiv, highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to ballistic missiles despite successful drone interceptions.
India is in discussions with the UAE to sell its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Akashteer air defence network. The deal, if finalized, would make the UAE the fourth foreign customer for BrahMos. Talks are progressing rapidly as the UAE seeks to bolster its military capabilities.
Moscow's four airports were briefly shut on Monday after Russian air defence systems intercepted 59 drones targeting the capital. The closures occurred amid ongoing cross-border attacks, with Russia striking Ukraine's Odesa region on Sunday evening, killing one person.
Norinco's display features advanced air defence systems, including surface-to-air missiles like the Sky Dragon 100 (100km range) and Yitian II (20km range), designed for layered defence. The company also highlights the SA2/LD76 anti-aircraft gun system, specifically targeting drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
Kyiv residents are clearing debris and repairing apartments after a massive Russian missile and drone attack that killed at least five people in the capital and 12 in Dnipro. Ukraine's president called for more air defenses as Russia escalates its air campaign.
India is negotiating with Russia for additional S-400 Triumf air defence systems beyond the 2018 $5.4 billion deal, with Russia confirming talks and expecting to deliver the last two of the initial order by November 2026.
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has been deployed in the UAE for the first time outside Israel or the United States, following Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran fired approximately 550 ballistic and cruise missiles and more than 2,200 drones at the UAE in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iran beginning February 28. While most projectiles were intercepted, some struck military and civilian targets.
