Ukraine and France have signed a historic long-term defense pact that will supply Kyiv with up to 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets, advanced air-defense systems, drones, and joint industrial projects—marking one of the most significant military agreements since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Poland has triggered NATO Article 4 after 19 Russian drones breached its airspace, marking the first time NATO forces shot down military drones since the Ukraine war began. The move signals escalating tensions with Moscow, tests NATO’s unity, and raises urgent questions about Europe’s air defense and future sanctions on Russia.
NATO jets scrambled after Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine, triggering alarms across Europe. Kyiv hit hard as peace talks stall.
In a striking shift of defense priorities, Pakistan Eyes German Missile Shield After BrahMos Missiles Decimate Chinese Air Defenses. Pakistan is now exploring a missile shield from Germany, after India’s BrahMos cruise missiles exposed deep vulnerabilities in Islamabad’s Chinese-supplied defense systems during the recent Operation Sindoor. The move signals growing Pakistani disillusionment with China’s HQ-9 and HQ-16 platforms and opens the door to potential deals with European defense manufacturers, notably Germany’s Diehl Defence.