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6 October

28 May 2025, Berlin: Volodymyr Selenskyj (r), President of Ukraine, and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) speak at a press conference after their talks in the Federal Chancellery. Ukrainian President Zelensky is on a one-day visit to the German capital. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa (Photo by Fabian Sommer / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Germany Pledges $1.5B in Ukraine Aid, Including Drones, Long-Range Weapons

Germany will provide Ukraine with $1.5 billion in additional assistance, with military equipment and funds to repair energy infrastructure.

2 October

War

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Confirms Total Destruction of Russian Drone Depot in Overnight Attack

The Armed Forces of Ukraine targeted several Russian military facilities in overnight operations on September 30, including sites supporting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.

Sep- 2026 -

28 September

War

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukrainian Drones Airdrop 4 Tonnes of Aid Into Russian-Occupied Oleshky

Ukrainian forces have deployed drones to airdrop 4 tonnes (8,818 pounds) of food and other supplies across more than 100 locations in Russian-occupied Oleshky.

25 September

Africa

Members of the Malagasy Ministry of Armed Forces 1st Battalion Parachutists stand in formation during the opening ceremony for a Joint Combined Exchange Training with the U.S. Army 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) near Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 26, 2024. JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

Giulia Bernacchi

Russian Military Intelligence Expands in Madagascar: Report

Russia has expanded its military ties with Madagascar since a military coup brought Colonel Randrianirina to power last year.

24 September

Europe

UK space operations personnel monitor orbital activity as governments confront growing concerns over satellite disruption and contested space operations.

Christine Casimiro

UK Launches First Space Squadron to Counter Hostile Threats

The Royal Air Force has established its first dedicated unit to counter hostile activity targeting British interests in space: the No. III Space Effects Squadron.

23 September

Europe

Lithuanian troops defend their position versus opposing forces during a combat exercise.

Giulia Bernacchi

New US Troop Rotation Heads to Lithuania After Months of Uncertainty

A new rotation of US troops is on its way to Lithuania ending months of uncertainty over when US forces would return to the Baltic country.

23 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Says It Has Taken Down Over 350,000 Russian Drones in 2026

Ukrainian forces have neutralized more than 350,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, according to Kyiv’s defense ministry.

22 September

War

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Pounds Moscow With ‘Largest’ Drone Barrage of the War

Ukraine has carried out its largest reported drone attack on Moscow and surrounding areas as Russia wrapped up its parliamentary elections.

14 September

Politics

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Briton Charged After Allegedly Feeding UK Drone Hub Intel to Russia

The Crown Prosecution Service has charged a 31-year-old Swindon man with providing information on British drone facilities to a representative linked to Russia’s military intelligence service.

10 September

Asia Pacific

Ronald Watkins

Russia Reportedly Aiding Iran’s Development of Supersonic Cruise Missile

Russia has provided Iran with technical assistance for a program to develop supersonic cruise missile technology, potentially giving Tehran a new capability against naval and land targets, the Financial Times reported.

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