Tag: ukraine

Pentagon Wants Cheaper Patriot Interceptors for Modern Threats

Steve Schneider - May 19, 2026

The United States Army is seeking a new low-cost interceptor missile for the Patriot missile system that would cost under $1 million per round—far...

JDAM-ER Upgrade Lets Ukraine Hunt Down Russian Jammers

Steve Schneider - May 11, 2026

The US Air Force has awarded a $23.5 million contract to integrate home-on-GPS-jam seekers into JDAM-ER precision-guided bombs being supplied to Ukraine. The upgrade,...

“World War III Already Won”: Harsh Assessment of China’s Drone Control

Steve Schneider - May 5, 2026

China currently controls over 90% of global rare-earth magnet production and about 80% of the US commercial drone market, giving it a major edge...

This Robot Doesn’t Just Lay Mines—It Hunts Armor

Steve Schneider - May 4, 2026

Historically, a kill zone referred to a deliberately prepared area where advancing forces are exposed to concentrated fire from artillery, machine guns, or anti-tank...

Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech Launches New Rocket Division for Air Defense Systems

The Editors - April 28, 2026

Ukrainian company BlueBird Tech has announced the launch of a new rocket development division focused on building domestic air defense systems. The effort aims...

Ukraine’s Air Defense Boost: Scaling Patriot at Speed

Steve Schneider - April 14, 2026

Raytheon, a business of RTX Corporation, has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Patriot GEM-T interceptors to Ukraine. The GEM-T interceptors, part of...

Zelensky Links Strike Pause to Russian Energy Attacks

The Editors - April 10, 2026

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have proposed a short cease-fire over Orthodox Easter, potentially creating a rare pause in fighting despite stalled peace negotiations,...

From Ukraine to the Gulf: How Two Conflicts Are Converging

Steve Schneider - April 7, 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Gulf nations highlights the growing link between the Ukraine war and tensions with Iran, as both regions face Iranian drone...

Can Expensive Jets Sustain the Fight Against Low-Cost UAVs?

Steve Schneider - April 1, 2026

US and allied forces are using fighter jets to shoot down Iran’s low-cost drones, but experts warn the approach is costly, risky, and unsustainable,...