Reuters • Guy Faulconbridge

Russia launches Zircon hypersonic missile, Su-34 strikes in joint drills with Belarus

Reuters reports: Moscow and Minsk have said the exercises are exclusively defensive and that they do not intend to attack any NATO member.

2025-09-14T02:24:55.781878-07:00

Today In Defense

Last Updated: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, 2:25 AM PDT

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Reuters

Romania scrambles fighters after drone breaches its airspace during Russian strike on nearby Ukraine

By Reuters: Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu said the F-16 pilots came close to taking down the drone as it was flying very low before it left national airspace toward Ukraine.

Also: Irish Times and 3 more
2025-09-13T10:24:39.704849-07:00
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The War Zone • Howard Altman

F-35s Arrive In Puerto Rico For Counter-Drug Operation

By The War Zone: The aircraft join an armada of eight ships and 4,500 Marines deployed to fight cartels and deliver a message to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Also: Euronews, Daily Sabah, ANI News Agency and 5 more
2025-09-13T17:05:21.675346-07:00
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CNN • Mitchell McCluskey

NATO launches 'Eastern Sentry' to bolster eastern flank after Russian drone breach of Polish airspace

By CNN: NATO has launched an initiative to reinforce the defense of Europe’s eastern flank after a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace this week, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced on Friday.

Also: Reuters, Aviation24, The Aviationist, Aviacionline, Bloomberg, Associated Press, ANI News Agency, United Press International, CTV News, South China Morning Post, Independent.ie, Euronews and 31 more
2025-09-12T10:06:07.351284-07:00
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edrmagazine.eu • Paolo Valpolini

France Awards ArianeGroup Contract to Develop M51.4 Strategic SLBM

By edrmagazine.eu: 12 September 2025 – On August 28, 2025, the French Armaments Agency (DGA) awarded ArianeGroup the contract for the development.

Also: Naval News and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-09-13T14:20:44.635737-07:00
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Washington Post • Kyle Swenson

U.S. aviation and military history on display at Joint Base Andrews show

By Washington Post: Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is holding a family-friendly showcase of American aviation and military history on Saturday and Sunday.

Also: Stars and Stripes, news.ssbcrack.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2025-09-13T15:29:35.189677-07:00