Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercepted a Russian flight formation consisting of two Tu-95 Bear-H strategic bombers and two Su-35 Flanker-M fighter jets in international airspace. According to a report by the Norwegian Armed Forces published on February 28, 2026, the encounter took place over the…

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Caption A photo shows US and Israeli flags projected on the historic walls of the Old City near Hebron Gate in Jerusalem on June 22, 2025. (Getty Images) The Economic Case for the US-Israel Partnership Research Fellow, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East Zineb Riboua Reports Feb 13,…

Among the Ukrainian units that took part in the May 2025 NATO exercises in Estonia – where European forces were reportedly "defeated" – were pilots from the 412th Nemesis Brigade. Over three days, they carried out nearly 30 bomber-drone missions and notched up 14 simulated equipment kills. Source:…

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said the war in the Middle East has doubled the importance of Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline. Source: Orbán on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: On the day the United States and Israel launched military operations against…

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#Russia #Shahed-136 #UAV #World Applying epoxy resin with hardener during the production of the Shahed 136 UAV in Alabuga. Photo from leaked documents, enhanced with Gemini Russia has released a series of recruitment promotional videos to attract minors to the production facility where Shaheds are…

At the short-range level, Iran fields a dense inventory of SRBMs (Short-Range Ballistic Missiles) with ranges of 150–800 km, optimized for rapid launch and mobility. The Fateh-110 family, operational at 200–300 km, remains a core tactical strike system, employing solid-fuel missiles and road-mobile…

Defense News Army 2026 U.S. M1 Abrams, UK Challenger 2, and French AMX-10 RC vehicles conducted a combined CALFEX live-fire exercise in Estonia on February 28, 2026, according to the French Armed Forces’ official operations account. The multinational drill underscored NATO’s emphasis on armored…

by Ship & Bunker News Team Saturday February 28, 2026 Follow @shipandbunker The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global tanker traffic. File Image / Pixabay Insurers are reportedly in some cases cancelling policies for ships operating in the Middle East following strikes on Iran on Saturday.…

by Ship & Bunker News Team Saturday February 28, 2026 Follow @shipandbunker Closing the strait to commercial shipping has been a longstanding threat from Iran. File Image / Pixabay Commercial ships operating in the Middle East are reportedly being warned the Strait of Hormuz has been closed…

June 25, 2025 While the threat of a Strait of Hormuz closure has diminished following a tenuous ceasefire with Israel, Tehran is likely to continue leveraging the strait as a means of disruption and strategic signaling. Periodic threats of closure spook global markets, drive up insurance rates, and…

Russia on Saturday condemned United States and Israeli strikes on Iran as a "dangerous adventure" that could spark "catastrophe" in the region. "Washington and Tel-Aviv have once again embarked on a dangerous adventure that is rapidly bringing the region to the brink of a humanitarian, economic, and…

Spy agencies track Moscow’s illegals as concerns grow of drone strikes, cyberattacks and disinformation before July handover John Mooney, Investigations Editor Saturday February 28 2026, 7.40pm, The Sunday Times Micheal Martin, the taoiseach, and Jim O’Callaghan, the justice minister, right,…

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An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury, with US Central Command stating the vessel is sinking at a pier in Chah Bahar on the Gulf of Oman. In a statement, CENTCOM said the ship was hit as part of coordinated strikes that…

What students will be taught Based on the publication's content, high school students will undergo a full cycle of drone development — from design to testing. The program includes construction, programming, 3D modeling, computer vision, and elements of artificial intelligence. Separate sections are…

CybersecurityInfrastructure Security Escalating Cyber Attacks From Iran: Is Your Organization Prepared for State Sponsored Threat Groups? Understanding Iranian state-backed cyber actors, hacktivist activity, espionage campaigns and ransomware risks March 1, 2026 Share Email Military action in Iran…

An S-400 “Triumf” anti-air missile battery on display in Severodvinsk, Russia, in April 2017. The S-400 is Russia’s premier air defense system. (Shutterstock/Kuleshov Oleg) Topic: Air Warfare Blog Brand: The Buzz Region: Americas March 1, 2026 Share IADS systems are the backbone of “anti-access/area…

Russia Invades Ukraine Hanna Notte: US-Israeli Attack On Iran 'Will Only Harden Russia's Position On Ukraine' Share Share Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a visit to Iran in 2017. A photo on the wall shows Khamenei's predecessor, Ayatollah…

#Iran #USA #World #Близький Схід Unknown version of the Tomahawk cruise missile. Photo from open sources The United States used an unidentified modification of the Tomahawk cruise missile featuring a reverse-swept wing and a black fuselage coating in strikes against Iran. The War Zone reported on…

The Oman Maritime Security Center said the attack occurred after previous drone strikes in other parts of the Persian Gulf. The tanker was sailing under the Panamanian flag. The agency notes that this is the first time targets in or near Oman have been hit following Tehran's wave of attacks on…

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Russia stands back with 'hands behind its back' as allied leaders in Syria, Venezuela, and now Iran face crises Russia, Iran's largest ally, is effectively standing on the sidelines amid the massive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, critics say. Moscow has failed to provide meaningful assistance…

Russia's image as a reliable ally has suffered yet another blow as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes across Iran on Feb. 28, marking a fresh outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. So far, Moscow's response to the U.S.–Israeli bombardment of hundreds…

#Aviation #Europe #F-35 #NATO #Norway #Russia #World Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber over the Barents Sea accompanied by a Su-35S fighter jet from the Russian Knights aerobatic team. Photo credits: Norwegian Armed Forces Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercepted a formation of Tu-95 strategic bombers…

Rubryka spoke with Natalia Kryvda, a culturologist, professor at Taras Shevchenko University, and head of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation. The discussion focused on the role of culture during wartime, the formation of national identity, civil society, and cultural…

Following the recent interception of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the port of Malmö, the Swedish Ministry of Defense has released specific operational details regarding the failed surveillance mission against the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. We bring you stories from the…

Photo Galleries A US-made kamikaze drone that mimics the design of Iran's infamous Shahed 136 is currently deployed in the Middle East and could be used in military strikes. 1 A LUCAS kamikaze drone is launched from a US naval warship during tests in December 2025. The American Low-cost Uncrewed…

Belgium has seized an oil tanker believed to form part of the so-called “shadow fleet” used by Russia to circumvent western sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Special forces assisted by French helicopters boarded the ship in a clandestine operation in the North Sea on Saturday night, Belgium’s…

#Cyberattack #Russia #the Republic of Belarus #UAV #Ukraine #War with Russia #World Russian drone “Geran-2” in service with the Belarusian army. Photo credits: BelTA Ukrainian hackers hacked into Russian military accounts and gained access to the monitoring systems used by drone operators. This…

North Korean soldiers march with a Russian flag during a recent military parade marking the Workers' Party of Korea's Ninth Congress, in this image captured from Korean Central Television, Friday. Yonhap North Korea is believed to have shipped some 33,000 containers of military supplies, including…

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With United States and Israeli missiles over Iranian skies and much of the Islamic Republic’s leadership already eliminated, the implications of the assault on Iran will reverberate throughout the Middle East and Eurasia for years to come. Across the Caspian Sea, Russian officials are certainly…

Breaking Down our "Red October" Moment for AI 01 March, 2026 Former Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Mark Munsell leads a non-profit effort to expand the geospatial technology ecosystem in St. Louis, MO. Previously, he held jobs as the National…