Finland outlines four scenarios for Russia through 2045 and urges Europe to prepare for expansionism, decline and internal crisis
Finland and Europe must prepare for several possible futures for Russia rather than base their security planning on a single outcome, a joint Finnish government study concludes.
Zelenskyy reports first combat use of Ukraine’s FP-7 ballistic missile while Fire Point develops further strike and interceptor capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 1 October that Fire Point’s FP-7 tactical ballistic missile had been used in combat against Russia for the first time.
Russia’s Rosoboronexport to display Iskander-E ballistic missile system, Su-35 fighter and drones at Azerbaijan’s ADEX defence show
Russia’s Rosoboronexport will present missiles, aircraft and drones at the ADEX defence exhibition in Baku, where it plans talks with Azerbaijan and other participating countries.
Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashes near Ukrainka air base used for missile strikes on Ukraine, killing six crew members
A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed near Ukrainka air base in the Far East on 29 September, killing six crew members, according to a report citing Russian state media.
Estonia says Russian special services commissioned arson at Milrem Robotics site in Tallinn, with three suspects in custody
Estonia has accused Russian special services of commissioning an August arson attack on a Tallinn building used by defence company Milrem Robotics.
Russian aircraft maker delivers Su-57 fighters with equipment shaped by war in Ukraine, leaving batch size and changes undisclosed
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has handed another batch of Su-57 combat aircraft to the Defence Ministry, saying the jets have a revised equipment configuration informed by the war in Ukraine.
Finnish F/A-18 and Swedish Gripen fighters intercept Russian MiG-31 and Su-30 jets in first joint operational mission over Gulf of Finland
Finland and Sweden conducted their first joint operational air-identification mission on 24 September 2026, deploying F/A-18 Hornet and JAS 39 Gripen Quick Reaction Alert fighters over the Gulf of Finland.
Rosoboronexport puts Su-57E and fighter-launched drones at centre of Russian export drive at Egypt’s El Alamein air show
Rosoboronexport will use the El Alamein International Airshow to present the Su-57E fighter and its weapons package to potential customers in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East.
Russia’s Rostec to unveil stealth drones designed for launch from Su-57 fighters at Egypt air show alongside export-model Su-57E
Rostec will unveil a new family of multifunctional drones designed for launch from Su-57 fighters at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.
Russian military begins operational trials of Barier high-power laser designed to counter drones, cruise missiles and aircraft
The Russian armed forces have begun trial operations with the Barier directed-energy system at a strategic facility in south-western Russia.
Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned shadow fleet through UK waters as monitoring activity rises 25% year on year
The Royal Navy deployed four ships and a Merlin helicopter during a 72-hour operation to monitor Russian naval and commercial vessels moving through UK waters.
Ukraine’s defence intelligence says Russia struck Kyiv with upgraded Iskander-1000 missiles built largely from foreign parts
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence said Russia has begun using modified 9M723-2 ballistic missiles, also known as Iskander-1000, against targets in Ukraine, including Kyiv.