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Pentagon: U.S State Dept approves sale of AIM-120c-8 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles to Netherlands for an estimated cost of $570 mln

Prime Minister Tusk: On Wednesday, the government will adopt a resolution obliging the purchase of submarines under the Orka program by the end of the year.

U.S. also approves $567m missile sale to Belgium. Washington greenlights sale of advanced Sidewinder missiles to bolster the air defense capabilities of its NATO ally

State Dept approves $113m arms sale to Norway. Washington moves to bolster security of key NATO ally with sale of 816 smart bombs to Oslo

The Indian Ministry of Defence has received an offer from the Indian Air Force to purchase 114 "Made in India" Rafale fighter jets. – ANI

Arms factory in Konjic resumes production after Vucic vows delivery of gunpowder

Israel: Türkiye is supplying missiles to Syria, and the raids are a message.

Trump to unilaterally reinterpret a 38-year-old arms control treaty to sell sophisticated "Reaper" style and other advanced military drones abroad, including to Saudi Arabia: Reuters

U.S. greenlights sales of Patriot air defense system sustainment and Starlink satellite services to bolster Ukraine's forces: The first sale, with an estimated cost of $179.1M, is for the sustainment of Ukraine's Patriot Air Defense Systems nnThe package includes classified and unclassified spare parts, maintenance support, software updates, system modifications, and training for Ukrainian forces

Following reports last week that the sale had been secretly approved by the Trump Administration, the U.S. State Department has now announced their approval of a potential sale of 3,350 Extended-Range Attack Munitions (ERAM), a low-cost precision-guided air-launched stand-off missile-bomb system with a range of roughly 250 miles, to Ukraine for an estimated $825 Million.

President Zelensky confirmed successful tests of "Flamingo" cruise missile, says a missile with a range of 3000kms could be in serial manufacture by February

Drones attack has been reported in Tatarstan

Germany says it will not approve any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice

The U.S. State Department on Tuesday approved two potential sales of military equipment to Ukraine, together worth approximately $204 Million. The first sale includes equipment, repair services, and sustainment support for M777 Howitzers and related equipment for an estimated cost of $104 Million, while the second sale consists of transportation, consolidation services, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $99.5 Million. Over the last three weeks, the U.S. State Department has approved a number of foreign military sales to Ukraine, in total worth upwards of $855 Million

Denmark, Norway and Sweden will fund a 2nd $500m package of US support for Ukraine. @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte commended the Allies for their fast action and steadfast support for Ukraine

Defense Minister of Ukraine: Grateful to the United States, particularly @SecDef, @NATO, and all partners for launching the PURL mechanism — a major step forward in strengthening Ukraine’s defense. The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List will ensure the fast delivery of large-volume U.S.-sourced weapons and equipment to Ukraine, helping us reinforce our positions and bring a just and lasting peace closer

EU’ Foreign Minister: Sending more weapons to Ukraine is one of the fastest ways to end the war

Bloomberg reports that the German Ministry of Defence is readying as many as 60 procurement contracts that are to be awarded by the end of the year. These include orders for: - 20 Eurofighter Typhoon; - Up to 5,000 Boxer (including 600 Skyranger SHORAD); - Up to 3.500 Patria CAVs, which will cost up to 5 billion € with production to take place at FFG in Germany.; - Several hundred Leopard 2; - Several billion € worth of drones

Trump reiterates U.S. will send military equipment to NATO for onward transfer, "for the most part, working with Ukraine." Signaling continued support for Kyiv

U.S. Approves $330 Million in Military Sales to Ukraine for Air Defense, Howitzer Maintenance

The US has approved the sale of equipment to Ukraine for the repair of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, as well as HAWK Phase III air defense systems worth $322 million

Germany has approved a delivery of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to NATO ally Turkey, sources say

Russian TV aired a new report on Shahed/Geran production in Alabuga. The footage shows local engine manufacturing suggesting Russia may no longer depend on either Iranian or Chinese engines

Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün: The SİPER Air Defense System has entered the mass production phase and the first deliveries have been made.

US State Department: Agreement reached with European countries to provide weapons to Ukraine

Trump on Patriots: "We have one country that has 17 Patriots getting ready to be shipped. They're not going to need them. So we're going to work a deal where the 17 will go - or a big portion of the 17. And that could be done very quickly"

NATO Secretary General: Ukraine must receive advanced weapons and air defense systems

Trump announces that the US will be sending weapons to NATO that they will pay for, and “NATO may choose to have some of them sent to other countries” (i.e. Ukraine). NATO SecGen Mark Rutte says Trump told him about this decision on Thursday

French President Emmanuel Macron announces additional spending of €3.5 billion for 2026 and €3 billion for 2027 to double France's defence budget

Donald Trump, in an interview with NBC: "I'm disappointed in Russia. will make a major statement on Monday." @POTUS also says the U.S. will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, including Patriots, and that NATO allies will “100% pay for them.”