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The Israeli Ministry of Defense: We signed a multi-billion dollar contract with Rafael Aerospace Industries to accelerate the production of Iron Dome missiles as part of a US aid package.

Ukrainian Air Forces: Kh-101 missile launched by Tu-95MS bomber was used in a strike that destroyed residential house in Ternopil

The U.S. has approved a $105 million sale to Ukraine for sustaining and upgrading its PATRIOT air defense systems. The package includes launcher upgrades, spare parts, training, and support services

Trump confirms: US will sell F35 jets to Saudi Arabia

North Kivu: In Beni, the provincial government launches a campaign to buy back weapons and ammunition to combat insecurity

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias: Turkey possesses one million drones, and this number is frightening. It controls approximately 60% of the world's drone exports, giving it a strategic advantage in asymmetric conflicts, as was the case in Nagorno-Karabakh, where Armenia was defeated without Turkey firing a single shot.

Russia's Medvedev: The actions of the United States have forced Russia to consider nuclear tests

Russian Minister of Defense advised Putin to start preparations for comprehensive tests of nuclear weapons at Novaya Zemlya

The U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike Command says it conducted another unarmed Minuteman III ICBM test launch from California as part of routine reliability checks. The missile landed near the Marshall Islands

Sudan’s RSF militia shot down Sudan Air Force Il-76 transport plane over Babanusa, West Kordofan, killing all aboard. Debris shows Chinese-made FK-2000 missile was used

Putin spoke at a ceremony awarding weapons developers: - Russia has begun serial production of the Oreshnik complex; - Systems with the Sarmat missile will be put on combat duty next year; - Russia, like all other nuclear powers, is developing its nuclear potential. Russia is not a threat to anyone; - The development of the Poseidon and Burevestnik has created a foundation for the future, Russia will continue to move forward; - The Burevestnik has surpassed all known missile systems in the world in terms of range; - Only domestic materials are used in the Poseidon and Burevestnik; - The speed of the Poseidon is several times greater than the speed of all modern surface ships.

The Khabarovsk nuclear submarine was launched in Severodvinsk, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

The United Nations, in response to the Russian-American dispute, stated that nuclear testing is absolutely prohibited "under any circumstances."

Putin signed a law denounced the agreement with the US on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium.

Reporter asks Trump about Russia testing a missile with 8,000-mile range. Trump: They know we have a nuclear submarine, the greatest in the world, right off their shores. We don’t need to go 8,000 miles. Putin ought to end the war — a war that should’ve taken one week is now in its fourth year. That's what he ought to do instead of testing missiles

Russia tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, - Putin. Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov added that the nuclear-powered Burevestnik had traveled approximately 14,000 kilometers. The missile remained airborne for approximately 15 hours.

Ukraine expects to receive 150 Gripen jet-fighters from Sweden, the first will arrive next year, - Zelensky

British Prime Minister: We must strengthen Ukrainian air defenses, and London will supply Kyiv with 5,000 lightweight missiles this week.

PM of Sweden Ulf Kristersson: I am proud to have welcomed President Zelenskyy to Sweden and Linköping. Today we have signed an important Letter of Intent, marking a step towards a massive possible export deal regarding Gripen - likely between 100 and 150 fighter jets, to build a new and very strong Ukrainian Air Force. President Zelensky also got a chance to see first hand the impressive capabilities of the Gripen fighter. This will strengthen both Ukraine, Sweden and Europe

The nuclear submarine Bryansk launched a Sineva ballistic missile as part of a nuclear force exercise, - the Kremlin reported. A Yars ballistic missile was launched from Plesetsk toward the Kura test range in Kamchatka. Tu-95MS bombers also launched cruise missiles.

President Zelenskiy said Russia "almost automatically became less interested in diplomacy" due to the postponement of a decision by the U.S. administration on Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

Trump: Hopefully, we will be able to end the war without thinking about Tomahaweeks. We are fairly close to that

Sky News Arabia correspondent: An agreement will be reached regarding the renewal of Russia's control over its air and naval bases in Syria. Contracts will be signed with Russia to arm the Syrian army, especially in the field of air defense. Russian companies will contribute to the reconstruction of infrastructure in Syria. Russia will support the Syrian government in expanding its influence in the country.

The Ukrainian delegation to the United States held meetings with leading defense companies – Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and RTX, which produce missiles, aircraft, and air defense systems.

Trump: Zelensky wants Tomahawks. We have a lot of Tomahawks

Donald Trump expresses his displeasure with Spain for not spending 5% of its GDP on defense: "I think it's a lack of respect for NATO. I might apply tariffs to punish them."

"The most powerful nuclear strategic weapon system" North Korea showing Hwasong 20 at military parade in Pyongyang

Putin stated that Russia will soon be able to announce the new types of weapons

Russia will respond to Ukraine's threats to use Tomahawk missiles by strengthening its air defense system, - Putin said.

Trump says he has made a decision on sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. He wants to first confirm how they will be used