Zelenskyy says Russia shared satellite intelligence with Iran ahead of attack on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had taken satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia in the days before an Iranian attack that wounded American personnel.
UK authorises military to interdict sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels in waters to enforce maritime sanctions regime
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorised the UK military to board sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” vessels transiting through UK waters.
SIPRI analysis highlights sustained Russian military spending as war in Ukraine enters fifth year
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has published new analysis examining Russia’s military budget as the war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year.
Dutch intelligence warns of Russian cyber campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of officials and military personnel
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has warned that Russian state hackers are conducting a large-scale global cyber campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to government officials, military personnel and civil servants.
Ukraine’s defence intelligence says Russia employs new air-launched cruise missile
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has released details of a new long-range air-launched cruise missile reportedly used by the Russian air force in the war against Ukraine.
North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Russian Tu-142 aircraft in Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Zones
The North American Aerospace Defense Command detected and tracked two Russian TU-142 military aircraft operating in the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones on March 4, 2026.
Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö
Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.
Iran reportedly purchases hundreds of Russian Verba air defence systems in €500 million deal
Iran has reportedly purchased hundreds of Russian 9K336 Verba air defence systems in a deal valued at approximately €500 million, according to information obtained by the Financial Times.
NORAD intercepts Russian military aircraft operating in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it detected and tracked Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on February 19, 2026.
India plans procurement of large number of S-400 missiles from Russia to strengthen air defence capabilities
Hindustan Times, citing obtained information, reports that the Indian armed forces intend to strengthen air defence through arms purchases in Russia.
Rostec delivers new batch of Su-57 fighters with upgraded weapons systems to Russian military
United Aircraft Corporation, part of Rostec, has manufactured and handed over a large batch of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets in a new technical configuration to the Russian Defence Ministry.
First footage emerges of Su-57E flight over Algeria amid long-running negotiations and reported deliveries
Footage published online shows a Russian fifth-generation Su-57E fighter jet flying over a desert area in Algeria, marking the first such recording made public.