Pentagon signs $3B in agreements to expand production of munitions for Patriot and THAAD systems, targeting a threefold increase in PAC-3 missile output for Patriot and fourfold for THAAD.

Iran shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports. The incident marks an escalation in US-Iran tensions in the strategic waterway.

Iran shot down an MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.

Russian forces intercept rare Portuguese Tekever AR3 reconnaissance drone with 'Lis' drone, commander 'Prizrak' tells TASS

Russian Armed Forces intercepted a rare Portuguese Tekever AR3 reconnaissance drone using a 'Lis' interceptor drone, according to a unit commander with the callsign 'Prizrak' speaking to TASS.

Ukraine faces acute shortage of air defense missiles, The Washington Post reports; Patriot complexes described as sole viable counter to Russian strikes.

The Washington Post reported that Ukraine is experiencing an acute shortage of missiles for air defense, noting that Patriot systems are the only hope of Ukraine's armed forces to counter Russian missile attacks.

Israeli Defense Minister says on live TV he intends to replace the IDF Central Command chief; the IDF publicly denies the move is valid. The exchange marks a direct public disagreement between the defense minister and military leadership.

Israeli Defense Minister states on live TV his intent to replace the head of IDF Central Command; the IDF denies the validity of the move.