Russia allows private firms to buy large-caliber air defense systems, including turrets and anti-aircraft artillery, per RBC. The move aims to quickly equip mobile fire groups amid increased Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.

Sweden new support package 'historic day' for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says - opens new level in protecting cities.

Zelenskyy says a new support package from Sweden is a historic day for cooperation between the two countries, opening a new level in saving lives and protecting cities.

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia

The German-Dutch corps will lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia.

Sweden to transfer Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles to Ukraine with Gripen jets, government says. The missile has a practical range of 120 km and can engage maneuvering fighters, potentially countering Russian Su-34 bombers using glide bombs.

Sweden will transfer Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles to Ukraine together with Gripen fighters, the Swedish government announced.

U.S. military launches $1.1B Drone Dominance Gauntlet program to address deficit in FPV drones, per NBC

NBC reports the $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Gauntlet program aims to address a deficit in the U.S. military's use of first-person view (FPV) drones, which are becoming ubiquitous in modern-day wars.