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Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Threaten India’s Internet Backbone, Spur Cable Route Rethink
IndustryAuthored by: Samannay Biswas Updated Aug 3, 2025, 11:39 IST With the Red Sea becoming a flashpoint for conflict and cable sabotage, India's digital lifeline faces serious risks. Subsea cable operators, hit by ransom threats and repair delays, are shifting to land-based alternatives like the…
Ukraine Gains Secrets of Russia’s Newest Nuclear Sub “Knyaz Pozharsky"—Crew, Schematics, Combat Orders Leaked
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has acquired a full set of classified internal documentation concerning the Russian Navy’s newest nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, “Knyaz Pozharsky”, part of the Borei-A (Project 955A) class. According to an official HUR statement…
In 'first step,' Germany to send Ukraine 2 Patriot launchers 'in coming days'
Germany will send two additional Patriot launchers to Ukraine "in the coming days," with more components expected to arrive "within the next two to three months," the German Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 1. A U.S.-made Patriot air defense system — also called a battery — consists of radar units…
Opinion: Trojan Horse in the Baltics: How Russia Will Launch a Stealth Attack
Estonia Lithuania Latvia OPINION: Trojan Horse in the Baltics: How Russia Will Launch a Stealth Attack Don’t expect tanks rolling across the Russian border into the Baltics. Moscow intends to undermine NATO by fomenting pro-Russian disruptions inside those countries. By Dr Timo Hellenberg Aug. 3,…
Media: NATO may deploy allied corps in Estonia
News.az Politics Azerbaijan Opinion Region Analytics World Economics Interviews exclusives Central Asia COP29 Ukraine and Russia at war Middle East Culture Tourism Sports Photos Video News World Media: NATO may deploy allied corps in Estonia 03 Aug 2025 13:45 Exercise Hedgehog 2025. Image: Estonian…
Russia is strengthening its influence in Latin America under the guise of cultural cooperation - NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation
Kyiv • UNN August 3 2025, 08:21 AM • 60 views The Russian Federation uses cultural cooperation to spread its influence in Latin America. A Russian film festival, organized with the assistance of Russian state structures, has started in Havana, showcasing propaganda films. The Russian Federation is…
Former KGB officer: Trump is responding to Putin's tactics - what could destroy Russia's two US nuclear submarines
NEWS Express newspaper 03/08/2025 12:30 "I think I have the right to speak..." Evgeniy Savostyanov, who was the head of the Moscow KGB and then a technician with an important military past in the service of governments, including those of Vladimir Putin, smiles bitterly. He left as Minister of…
Drone near-misses trigger self-exploding Russian troops
A dramatic video, captured by the Ukrainian 225th Assault Regiment’s Black Swans drone unit and translated by Estonian analyst WarTranslated, depicts an increasingly common phenomenon: Russian soldiers exploding after a nearby drone strike cooks off the ammunition the soldiers are carrying. The…
Estonia Builds Fortifications on Bridge Connecting Narva With Russian Ivangorod - Militarnyi
Estonia Builds Fortifications on Bridge Connecting Narva With Russian Ivangorod #Baltic nations #Construction #Estonia #Europe #Russia #Russian aggression #World Fortifications on the bridge over Narva. Photo credits: ERR Estonia is reinforcing the bridge over the Narva River, which links the…
Ukraine hits Saky air base, destroys Su-30, damages four other jets
4 August, 03:10 PM Inside the War Share: Concrete structures at the Saky air base in occupied Crimea (Photo: ISW / Planet Labs) Author: Ukraine’s SBU Security Service carried out a drone strike on the Saky airfield in occupied Crimea overnight on Aug. 4, destroying one Su-30SM fighter jet, damaging…
Moldova uncovers Russian voter bribery scheme via app
Police in Moldova have warned of a new scheme for illegal funding and voter bribery orchestrated from Russia through a mobile application. Source: Moldovan media outlet NewsMaker, as reported by European Pravda Details: Law enforcement authorities warned the public that a new scheme for illegal…
'Effective immediately': Navy CIO orders shift to containerization tech - Breaking Defense
WASHINGTON — As part of its broader information technology modernization plan, the Department of the Navy established a new policy that orders certain software development programs to utilize containerization technology “effective immediately.” The memo, titled Containerization Technology Usage,…
Russian Forces Launch Failed Assault on Hoptivka Checkpoint in Kharkiv Region - Militarnyi
Russian Forces Launch Failed Assault on Hoptivka Checkpoint in Kharkiv Region #Ukraine #War with Russia Illustrative photo from the Hoptivka checkpoint Russian forces attempted to storm the Hoptivka checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Russian border in the Kharkiv region but were repelled, according to…
Italian Navy strengthens anti-submarine forces with delivery of tenth FREMM-class frigate Emilio Bianchi
The frigate was constructed by Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), which served as the prime contractor and design authority. Emilio Bianchi is the second of two FREMM frigates built in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Enhanced (ASW-E) configuration,…
Ukraine’s HUR Dumps Trove of Top-Secret Info on Internet About Russia’s Latest Nuclear Missile Sub
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Major Russian rail hub hit: Drones strike Volgograd transport corridor, delay Moscow-St. Petersburg trains - Euromaidan Press
Drone attacks on transport and energy infrastructure in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast have disrupted rail traffic and power supply, with five passenger trains delayed after strikes on railway facilities in Frolovo district. Volgograd Oblast Governor Andrey Bocharov reported what he called a “massive…
Panama ends flag access for aging tankers and bulkers amid shadow fleet concerns
Panama will no longer allow the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers older than fifteen years under its flag to improve the performance of its fleet, minimize the risk of detentions and prevent the entry of vessels associated with the so-called ‘shadow’ or ‘dark’ fleet. Illustration.…
Tanker owners face stormy seas amid sanctions and tariff disruption
Paul Bartlett, CorrespondentAugust 4, 2025 3 Min Read Credit: Pixabay - Enrique The geopolitical uncertainties of recent months are weighing heavily on shipping and tanker owners could once again find themselves in the firing line in the months ahead. Following Russia’s Ukraine invasion, China,…
Ukrainian Café Featured on Episode of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
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Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Shaheds? A Jet Drone That Fires a Shotgun
Ukrainian defense developer “Technari” has introduced a new reusable drone interceptor designed to neutralize Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine. The new unmanned aerial vehicle, named “Mongoose”, was developed as a response to frontline demands from Ukrainian air…
Australia set to buy Japanese Mogami-class frigates - Navy Lookout
Australia looks likely to become the first customer for a Japanese-built warship since before the Second World War. The Nikkei Asia reports that the Royal Australian Navy is poised to acquire up to 11 of the enhanced FFM version of the Mogami-class frigates. The RAN’s Surface Combatant Fleet Review,…
Grateful Dead launches fishing line with Simms Fishing Products
The collaboration that unites fishing culture with counterculture Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical fishing apparel and a Revelyst brand, has unveiled the launch of Dead on the Water, an all-new campaign encompassing a limited-edition…
Russian Railways Furloughs Staff Amid Freight Traffic Slump – RBC - The Moscow Times
Russia’s state-run railroad operator has begun furloughing some of its administrative staff due to a sharp decline in freight traffic, the RBC news outlet reported Monday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Managers at Russian Railways’ central office and certain regional branches…
China cuts rare minerals, stalling US weapons — and threatening Ukraine’s fight for survival - Euromaidan Press
Western weapons production is under threat. China has cut off critical supplies to the US defense industry by restricting access to vital minerals. Companies are delaying deliveries, searching for new sources worldwide, and prices for some resources have skyrocketed 60-fold, The Wall Street Journal…
What’s in a name? Russian state media used the Armenian name for Karabakh’s capital. Azerbaijani outlets responded by renaming Russian cities. — Meduza
Diplomatic tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan have been steadily escalating. In June, Russian authorities arrested members of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Yekaterinburg; two people died in custody. Azerbaijani officials responded by arresting Russian citizens and scaling back cooperation with…
Estonia installs ‘massive’ metal gates on bridge between Narva and Russia’s Ivangorod — Meduza
Authorities in Estonia have installed “massive metal gates” on the Friendship Bridge connecting the city of Narva to Russia’s Ivangorod, blocking the vehicle lane at the border crossing, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Sunday. They also reportedly plan to install retractable metal…
Where Sovereignty Sinks
If a foreign government stole $1 billion from the U.S. economy, there would surely be a serious reaction. But Chinese fishing fleets could steal much more from American waters, robbing from a fishing industry worth $5.8 billion. In the Aleutian Bering Sea area alone, Coast Guard cutters and aircraft…
US diplomat says Putin’s mind is ‘sick and twisted’
Russia eyes Venezuela for deployment of Oreshnik missiles
The rumors follow President Vladimir Putin’s recent confirmation that the Oreshnik system—capable of striking targets up to 5,500 kilometers away at speeds of Mach 11—has entered serial production and is being integrated into Russian combat formations. While no official deployment to Venezuela has…
Pakistan Inducts Chinese Z-10ME Attack Helicopters
AIR Helicopters China Arrival of Z-10ME helicopters signals growing China-Pakistan defense cooperation amid stalled U.S. arms deals Defensemirror.com bureau 07:37 AM, August 4, 2025 8932 Z-10 attack helicopter @China MoD The Pakistan Army Aviation Command has reportedly begun inducting Chinese-made…
France Delivers Bastion Armored Vehicles to Ukraine after Years of Testing
CONFLICTS & WARS UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR France Delivery follows years of testing and delayed approval between Paris and Kyiv Defensemirror.com bureau 06:39 AM, August 4, 2025 8982 Bastion Armored Personnel Carrier @Arquus French defense firm Arquus has delivered Bastion armored vehicles to Ukraine,…
Azerbaijan Begins Producing Artillery Shells for Ukrainian Armed Forces
CONFLICTS & WARS UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR Azerbaijan Baku launches domestic manufacturing of 122mm and 152mm shells amid Ukraine’s growing ammunition shortage Defensemirror.com bureau 03:06 PM, August 4, 2025 540 Azerbaijan has begun serial production of 122mm and 152mm artillery shells intended for the…
Shadow Fleets and Sea Denial
Shadow fleets have become a significant tool of Russian statecraft. These covert maritime networks, operating under ambiguous ownership and registration, conduct deniable operations in contested littoral zones. Their ships are used to evade economic sanctions, but they are capable of far more.…
Russian Mediterranean "Flotilla" Sinks to a Single Submarine
Based on the dedicated efforts of open source information gatherers, particularly @KaptainLOMA, @italmilradar and @key2med observing from atop the Rock of Gibraltar, it can be assessed that the visible Russian naval presence in the Mediterranean will sink this week to just a single submarine,…
It's easier to recruit men, women are naturally more cunning and better understand what's happening - Budanov
Information agency «Ukrainian National News» Subject in the field of online media; media identifier - R40-05926 All rights reserved. © 2007 — 2025 Kyiv • UNN August 5 2025, 12:26 PM • 1402 views The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that it is easier to recruit men…
Royal Navy minehunter sold to Romania for NATO Black Sea missions
A former Royal Navy minehunter has been sold to Romania for NATO missions supporting security in the Black Sea. HMS Pembroke has been commissioned into the Romanian Navy. In her new life, the Sandown-class Mine Counter Measure Vessel will be known as Capitan Constantin Dumitrescu. The vessels use…
Russia Rebuilds Soviet-Era Air Defenses Around Moscow, Deploys Dozens of Pantsir Missile Sites
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Southern Kamchatka shifted nearly two meters (almost 7 feet) in July 30 quake — Meduza
HomeNews FeedThe BeetShop AboutМедуза по-русски RU Southern Kamchatka shifted nearly two meters (almost 7 feet) in July 30 quake 4:28 pm, August 5, 2025 The southern Kamchatka Peninsula shifted nearly two meters (about 6.6 feet) southeast after a massive earthquake on July 30, Russian scientists…
Netherlands becomes first NATO country to buy US Patriot missiles for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
The Dutch government has committed €500 million in Dutch funding for Patriot missile systems and components for Kyiv, becoming the first NATO country to directly purchase US-made weapons for Ukraine’s defense. The move, announced by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans on 4 August, comes as…
Kremlin considers air truce in war as concession to Trump – Bloomberg
Bloomberg has reported that the Kremlin is considering several potential concessions to US President Donald Trump related to his efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg, citing sources, as reported by European Pravda Details: Bloomberg has found that the Russian authorities…
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