Volkswagen and Israeli defense manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are nearing a deal to form a joint venture to produce Iron Dome air defense system components in Germany by the end of the year.

Ukrainian drone pilots warn NATO forces in Sweden that mock attack would have been deadly. The pilots, who trained NATO forces, stated that Western defenses would have failed if their simulated drone assault had been real.

Ukrainian drone pilots, invited to train NATO forces in Sweden, delivered a critical message, stating that Western forces would have been eliminated if a mock attack they conducted had been real.

The U.S. military allowed 15 vessels to pass through its blockade of Iran, according to CENTCOM. Officials stated the ships were permitted transit due to their humanitarian aid mission.

CENTCOM reports that the U.S. military permitted 15 vessels to pass through its blockade of Iran, citing their role in transporting humanitarian aid.

Russian Putin announces Russia will continue modernizing its strategic nuclear forces and developing missile systems designed to overcome all current and future missile defenses.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces that Russia will continue modernizing its strategic nuclear forces and developing missile systems designed to overcome all current and future missile defenses.

German prosecutors charge a pediatrician with 130 cases of child sex abuse.

Prosecutors in Germany have charged a pediatrician with 130 cases of child sex abuse.