artillery

Monde·13/07/2026Résumé IA

Russian and Chinese warships conduct live-fire drills against drone attacks in Yellow Sea

Russian and Chinese naval forces conducted live-fire exercises in the Yellow Sea as part of the Joint Sea 2026 drills. Warships practiced repelling simulated attacks by unmanned aerial drones and surface vessels, utilizing artillery, machine guns, and electronic warfare systems.

Loitering Munitions: India's New Edge in Non-Contact Warfare

Defense·10/07/2026Résumé IA

Loitering Munitions: India's New Edge in Non-Contact Warfare

India is increasingly integrating loitering munitions, or 'suicide drones,' into its military strategy. These systems combine ISR and strike capabilities, reducing the kill chain and enabling precision strikes or extended observation. They reflect a shift towards technology-driven, non-contact warfare and are being deployed to supplement traditional artillery and missile systems, particularly in contested border areas.

India Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

Defense·08/07/2026Résumé IA

India Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

India's DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket in Odisha, enhancing the Army's precision strike capability under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This guided version of the Pinaka system aims to improve long-range firepower and reduce reliance on imported weapons.

Defense·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Rostec: Krasnopol Shells Offer Double Economic Advantage for Msta-S Artillery

Rostec states that using Krasnopol guided shells with Msta-S self-propelled artillery offers a dual economic benefit by reducing ammunition use and gun barrel wear. The high accuracy of these munitions allows for fewer shots per target and extends the service life of the artillery system itself.

Monde·08/07/2026Résumé IA

Kursk Region Reports 70 Artillery Shellings and 136 Drones Downed in 24 Hours

Kursk Region's governor reported 70 artillery shellings and 136 Ukrainian drones shot down in the past 24 hours. While no fatalities occurred, one man was injured. Drones carrying explosives attacked the region 13 times.

Monde·07/07/2026Résumé IA

Kursk Region Reports 56 Artillery Shellings and 159 Drones Downed in 24 Hours

Kursk Region's governor reported 56 artillery shellings and 159 drones shot down in the past 24 hours. Attacks damaged residential buildings, shops, a pharmacy, cars, and a school.

Archaeologists Uncover Second Cannonball Near Alamo Church, Potentially from 1836 Battle

History·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Archaeologists Uncover Second Cannonball Near Alamo Church, Potentially from 1836 Battle

Archaeologists have discovered a second cannonball near the Alamo Church in San Antonio, Texas, believed to have been fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. The find, announced by the Alamo Trust, follows a similar discovery in March and coincides with a major renovation project.

3 min de lecture

Archaeologists Uncover Second Cannonball from 1836 Battle of the Alamo

History·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Archaeologists Uncover Second Cannonball from 1836 Battle of the Alamo

Archaeologists near the Alamo Church in San Antonio have discovered a second cannonball, potentially fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Found in June 2026, just months after a similar find, the iron projectile adds to evidence of artillery fire exchanged between Mexican and Texian forces.

TOI World

Indian Army Creates Integrated Battle Groups for Faster Military Response

Defense·01/07/2026Résumé IA

Indian Army Creates Integrated Battle Groups for Faster Military Response

The Indian Army has established five Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) and one Fire Support Group (FSG) to enable faster, leaner, and more decisive military responses. This reform aims to replace slow mobilization procedures with integrated, mission-ready formations capable of short-notice threat response.

2 min de lecture

Defense·01/07/2026Résumé IA

Russian Artillery Unit Destroys 10 Ukrainian Drone Control Centers in Sumy Region

A Russian artillery unit, Kozerog, destroyed ten Ukrainian drone control centers in Sumy Region in one week, neutralizing the enemy's ability to coordinate drone operations in the area. The crew commander, call sign Vorchun, described their 'pocket artillery' as lightweight and mobile.

Ukraine Secures Gripen Deal, Receives New Aid Amidst Russian Attacks

Monde·01/07/2026Résumé IA

Ukraine Secures Gripen Deal, Receives New Aid Amidst Russian Attacks

Sweden will deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn. Denmark also announced a $671.8m military aid package. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military prepares for a potential Russian offensive from the north, and a parcel bomb injured three in Monaco, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-origin businessman.

Guardian International

3 min de lecture

Defense·28/06/2026Résumé IA

Ukrainian Forces Launch 115 Artillery Strikes on Russia's Kursk Region

Ukrainian armed forces conducted 115 artillery strikes on Russia's Kursk Region in 24 hours, per Governor Alexander Khinshtein. 117 drones were downed, and 7 explosive devices were dropped, injuring 1 civilian and damaging infrastructure.

Ukrainian Forces Hit Russian Artillery Plant

Monde·27/06/2026Résumé IA

Ukrainian Forces Hit Russian Artillery Plant

Ukrainian forces strike Russian artillery manufacturing plant in Volgograd, killing one and injuring 11

Politico EU

2 min de lecture

Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Targets, Inflict Heavy Casualties in 24 Hours

Defense·22/06/2026Résumé IA

Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Targets, Inflict Heavy Casualties in 24 Hours

Russian Defense Ministry reports strikes on Ukrainian UAV sites, infrastructure, and troop deployments, resulting in 1,440 Ukrainian casualties and destruction of equipment across various battlegroups over 24 hours.

4 min de lecture

India's Artillery Modernization: A New Era of Non-Contact Warfare

Defense·19/06/2026Résumé IA

India's Artillery Modernization: A New Era of Non-Contact Warfare

India is transforming its artillery with indigenous systems like ATAGS and Pinaka, moving towards long-range precision strikes and 'non-contact warfare'. This modernization, involving both public and private sectors, aims to establish India as a global firepower superpower.

Monde·18/06/2026Résumé IA

3 min de lecture

Urgent

Israeli Strikes Kill 28 in Southern Lebanon, Health Ministry Reports

Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh and southern Lebanon killed 28 people in the past day, bringing the total death toll since March 2 to 3,912. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the use of phosphorus munitions and ongoing fires, with civilian casualties still being verified.

Taiwan Tests HIMARS Rockets Westward, Signaling Defensive Shift

Defense·17/06/2026Résumé IA

Taiwan Tests HIMARS Rockets Westward, Signaling Defensive Shift

Taiwan's recent HIMARS rocket launch westward towards the Taiwan Strait signals a strategic shift towards mobile strike weapons to counter a potential mainland Chinese attack before it reaches shore. The exercise, the first of its kind, highlights Taiwan's plans for employing these new weapons in a cross-strait conflict.

Norinco Showcases Advanced Air Defence Systems, Including Drone Countermeasures

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.

SCMP Economy

China's Navy Developing Largest Naval Gun System

Defense·13/06/2026Résumé IA

China's Navy Developing Largest Naval Gun System

China is reportedly developing a new naval gun system capable of firing 155mm shells, which would be the largest of its kind globally. An experimental ship, the Wu Yunduo, underwent sea trials near Dalian in early May, following its appearance with the gun installed at a shipyard in February.

SCMP Economy

Multiple Explosions Across Crimea, Major Oil Refinery Fire Reported After Ukrainian Attacks

Monde·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Multiple Explosions Across Crimea, Major Oil Refinery Fire Reported After Ukrainian Attacks

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone and missile attack across Russian-occupied Crimea overnight, targeting military sites and fuel supplies. A major oil refinery in southern Russia also caught fire following alleged Ukrainian drone strikes, disrupting fuel logistics.

The Independent World

9 min de lecture

Kremlin Responds After Moscow Car Bomb Kills Russian General Davydov

Urgent

Monde·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Kremlin Responds After Moscow Car Bomb Kills Russian General Davydov

A car bomb in Moscow reportedly killed Russian General Damir Davydov, head of the defense ministry's missile and artillery wing. The Kremlin confirmed an explosion but withheld details pending investigation. Ukraine has not commented, but has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on Russian generals.

The Independent World

4 min de lecture

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Targeting Military and Oil Infrastructure

DERNIÈRE MINUTE

Monde·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia, Targeting Military and Oil Infrastructure

Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Guardian International

5 min de lecture

ACTU

04/06/2026Résumé IA

PM Modi to visit Larsen & Tubro's Hazira plant, a key defense manufacturing hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Larsen & Tubro's Hazira plant, a major defense manufacturing facility. The plant is crucial for producing K-9 Vajra artillery guns and the new Zorawar light tank, with potential for future infantry combat vehicles.