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Drones and missiles

The war of machines: drones, missiles, shields, and the race to shoot them down.
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Profile· No. 2489

Yuliia Svyrydenko, the prime minister negotiating Ukraine's drone billions

On June 30, 2026, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko confirmed that the European Union had released 3.8 billion euros specifically earmarked to

Essay· No. 2478

Russia's Jet-Powered Drones, the Challenge Ukraine Is Rising To Meet

Since the start of July 2026, Moscow has stepped up deployment of jet-powered drones, an evolution of the Shahed model capable of

Analysis· No. 2443

The EU's new sanctions on Russian drone makers

European foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced, according to Euronews on July 2, 2026, new sanctions targeting entities involved in producing components

Commentary· No. 2383

North Korea's Kang Kon Fires Its Missiles, Kim Dreams of a Nuclear Navy

On July 3, 2026, Kim Jong Un personally supervised a series of nuclear-capable cruise missile tests fired from the Kang Kon, North

Commentary· No. 2369

After the carnage over Kyiv, the EU finally sanctions Russian drone makers

On the night of July 1 to 2, 2026, Russia launched one of the most devastating attacks on Kyiv since the start

Note· No. 2359

Germany Commits €3.85 Billion to Its Air-Defense Shield

The German Bundestag's budget committee approved a new €3.85 billion package aimed at strengthening the country's air-defense capabilities, including €1 billion specifically

Open letter· No. 2311

To NATO, the Missile Contract Proving the West Is Truly Rearming

Introduction: A $241 Million Contract That Speaks Louder Than Speeches

Essay· No. 2281

The $500,000 Missile, a Realistic Bet for a Rearmed West

Introduction: the end of the sky-high-priced missile

Reportage· No. 2270

The Netherlands Bets Big on Drones, a Strong Signal to NATO

Introduction: a rearmament that speaks louder than speeches

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