Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.
Category: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Trump Is Expected to Announce New Weapons Pipeline for Ukraine
Under the plan, other NATO countries would buy U.S.-made arms, then give them to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia. NATO’s secretary general was set to meet Mr. Trump on Monday.
Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call
It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Russia Pounds Ukraine With Drones and Missiles in One of War’s Largest Attacks
The overnight attack was one of the largest on Ukraine and included strikes in the western part of the country, which is hit less often.
Israel’s Defense Minister Vows ‘Policy of Enforcement’ Against Iran
The minister, Israel Katz, said Israel would strike if Iran seeks to develop long-range missiles or advance its nuclear program, despite a truce.
What We Know About the Fate of Iran’s Nuclear Program
President Trump’s claimed Iran’s capabilities were “obliterated.” The full extent of the damage is still emerging.
A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran
The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found.
They Escaped War in Ukraine. It Found Them in Israel.
A family of five Ukrainians was killed by an Iranian missile strike in Israel, in a tragic intersection of two wars.
U.K. Says It’s Buying 12 Jets That Can Carry Nuclear Weapons
The decision means that Britain’s air force will have a nuclear role for the first time since the end of the Cold War.
What to Know About the U.S. Strike on Iran, and Iran’s Retaliation
Israel also launched wide-ranging strikes on Tehran, a day after the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
Pentagon Details Multipronged Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
B-2 stealth bombers, fighter aircraft and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan during “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
Israel’s Military Says Iran Struck Israel With Missile Armed With Cluster Munitions
Israel’s military accused Iran of using a type of weapon banned by more than 100 countries, though not by Iran or Israel. Experts said evidence offered support for the claim.
Iranian Missile Hits Israeli Hospital as Trump Appears to Put Off U.S. Action
President Trump said he would decide within two weeks whether the United States would intervene militarily in the war against Iran, according to the White House press secretary.
Will Israel’s Interceptors Outlast Iran’s Missiles? The Answer May Shape the War.
Israel has a world-leading missile interception system but its bank of interceptors is finite.
Iran Rejects Trump’s Call for ‘Surrender’ in War With Israel
President Trump did not rule out U.S. military intervention on behalf of Israel, saying, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.”
If Trump Joins Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Troops in Mideast Could Be Vulnerable
Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war with Israel.
Russian Drone and Missile Strikes on Kyiv Kill at Least 14
It was one of the deadliest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in months that came as Moscow has intensified air assaults on the city.
What to Know About Iran’s Ballistic Missiles and the Attacks on Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel presented Iran’s sophisticated ballistic missiles as a critical threat to Israel’s survival.
‘I Was Afraid I’d Die’: Iran’s Missiles Rained Down on Tel Aviv
At least three people were killed and scores were wounded during an aerial battle over Tel Aviv, as Iranian missiles rained down and Israeli rockets attempted to intercept them.
Israel and Ukraine Show How Drone Smuggling Is Powerful New War Technique
Launching weapons from within their territory forces adversaries to look not only outward but also inside for threats, one expert said.
A Miscalculation by Iran Led to Israeli Strikes’ Extensive Toll, Officials Say
Interviews with half a dozen senior Iranian officials show that they were not expecting Israel to strike before another round of talks.
Ukraine Says It Has Stepped Up Its Drone Game, Again
The Ukrainian military says its new weapon system, which launches antiaircraft missiles from a remote-controlled speedboat, has brought down two Russian jet fighters.
Russian Drone Swarms Test a Volunteer Air-Defense Unit Near Kyiv
On a “hot night,” when Russia tries to overwhelm Kyiv’s air defenses, Ukraine relies not only on Patriot missiles, but on civilians wielding searchlights and vintage guns.
Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump
A highly visible missile base on Okinawa is part of a Japanese defense buildup made amid fears of Beijing’s growing power and questions about U.S. commitment.
Israel Says It Made Record Weapons Sales Abroad While Fighting War
The exports show how Israel is pursuing new markets as its forces battle on multiple fronts.
Drone Attacks Are the New Front in War. Can NATO Keep Up?
Assaults in Russia and Ukraine have shown major military powers that they are unprepared for evolving forms of warfare, and need to adapt.
As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine
Europe has the money and the artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities like operational intelligence and air defense would be difficult to replace.
Ukraine Drone Strike Targets Russian Air Bases in Large-Scale Attack
Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian drones attacked airfields in five regions and that several aircraft had caught fire.
Large-Scale Ukrainian Attack Targets Air Bases in Russia, Authorities Say
Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian drones attacked airfields in five regions, and that several aircraft had caught fire.
Ukraine Says Russian Strike on Military Base Killed 12 Soldiers
In a rare statement acknowledging casualties within its ranks, the Ukrainian military also said that 60 other soldiers were wounded.
North Korea Gets a Weapons Bonanza From Russia
Kim Jong-un seized on Russia’s need for support in its war against Ukraine. His reward is a rapidly modernizing military that threatens the delicate balance of power on the Korean Peninsula.
Russia Appears to Launch New Offensive in Ukraine Amid Peace Talks
Moscow’s dual campaign of intensified frontline attacks and bombardment of Ukrainian cities has further reduced the prospects for an end to the fighting.
Israel Strikes Yemen’s Main Airport Again After Houthi Attacks
Israel said the bombing of the airport, which was targeted for the second time this month, had destroyed the last plane used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
Zelensky Is Expected in Berlin as Merz Steps Forward as Key Backer of Ukraine
A likely focus of talks between the two leaders will be military aid and whether Germany will provide Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missile.
