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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet
Paris and London pledge expanded missile support for Ukraine amid London talks, aiming to strengthen long‑range and air defenses after recent strikes.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s ‘Equalizer’ bomb aims to blow up reliance on US, European weapons
Kyiv moves to buy the Vyrivniuvach glide munition, boosting standoff strikes and reducing dependence on U.S. and European arms amid shifting aid.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal — RT Africa
Civil groups press Nairobi to suspend the UK training deal, citing unresolved abuse allegations and weak accountability as both sides review terms.
- 7 min
- Kenya
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran lashes out at Saudi-led defense pact with Pakistan and Türkiye — RT World News
Iran denounces the new mutual defense pact as destabilizing and a threat to its security interests, warning of shifts in regional defense calculus.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Firebrand rep unloads on socialist prime minister as 'hordes of military aged men' swarm European country
Rep. Brandon Gill criticizes PM Pedro Sánchez after Ceuta reports 2,000 migrant crossings in 10 days, straining capacity and prompting aid requests.
- 7 min
- Spain
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. military intentionally allowing some Iranian projectiles through defenses
Officials say commanders are selectively not intercepting some Iranian missiles and drones to manage escalation and resources amid regional hostilities.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Zelensky dismisses another defense minister — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ukraine’s Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov after six months, signaling a broader wartime reshuffle watched by allies and rivals.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Russian attacks capable of penetrating all Ukrainian defenses – MOD — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Moscow says its forces can hit targets nationwide, calling Kyiv “best-defended” yet penetrable, signaling confidence in long-range strike capability.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump heading to NATO summit amid tensions over defense spending, Iran war
President Trump travels to Ankara for a NATO summit as allies press U.S. commitments, Washington pushes higher defense outlays, and Iran risks loom.
- 6 min
- Turkey
Military / WarThe Veil
Report warns Russia using shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses
New IISS report says Russia uses covert maritime assets to launch drones toward Europe, mapping NATO air-defense responses and raising security concerns.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit
Beijing confirms rare SLBM test as U.S. partners tighten defense coordination ahead of the NATO summit, highlighting Indo-Pacific deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister — RT World News
Defense chief Israel Katz says IDF will hold current positions as a security measure, signaling a harder policy amid regional tensions and scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense
At 9 a.m. in Washington, Sen. Susan Collins tests a reconciliation path to advance defense funding as Democrats warn of a pre‑midterm shutdown.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms
Beijing sanctions 10 U.S. military-linked companies, restricting exports in response to U.S. actions on Chinese tech, escalating the tech standoff.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Armenia’s drills with NATO states are political, not military – ex-defense minister — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ex-defense chief Arshak Karapetyan says Armenia’s NATO drills are symbolic messaging with limited military value, stirring debate in Moscow and Yerevan.
- 6 min
- Armenia