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• [New] Europe must take the next leap forward on defence as it faces threats from an axis of authoritarian powers from Moscow to Tehran. The Telegraph
• [New] Russian President Vladimir Putin's troops are mounting a sustained attack on Ukraine's energy system nationwide and making some advances across parts of the front line as Western officials fear Kiev's military may be nearing a breaking point. BizNews.com
• [New] Iran could build a nuclear weapon in short order, but even before a bomb is ready, even before it builds one or buys it from, say, North Korea, it could use nuclear material inside a conventional weapon. CNN
• [New] Iran has threatened retaliation for an earlier strike by Israel on Iranian military targets in Syria. Insider
• [New] Iran is taking a new step in its destabilising actions and taking the risk of a military escalation. Al Jazeera
• [New] Iran has managed to strike a balance between retaliating publicly for the strike in Damascus and avoiding provoking further Israeli military action at least initially, which could lead to a much wider conflict. The Washington Post
• [New] Germany will deliver a United States-made Patriot air defence system and air defence missiles to Ukraine at a critical time as Kiev struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment. Al Jazeera
• [New] Ukraine's air defence capabilities are showing vulnerabilities, as more Russian missiles and drones are hitting targets such as critical infrastructure facilities. Insider
• [New] Ukraine will need a combination of air defence systems and fighter aircraft to defeat the Russian aviation threat. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] The United States will continue to provide additional defensive support to Israel, shooting down Iranian-launched attacks against Israel. The Aviationist
• [New] Israel has over the years established - often with the help of the U.S. - a multilayered air-defence network that includes systems capable of intercepting a variety of threats, including long-range missiles, cruise missiles, drones and short-range rockets. CTVNews
• [New] The policies of the United States - the NATO Ally with the largest nuclear arsenal - regarding the use of AI in nuclear defence systems will likely set the tone for the other nuclear capable NATO member states, France and the United Kingdom. NATO Review
• [New] Vladimir Putin will fire nuclear weapons on Europe as a result of their support for Ukraine. London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
• [New] Any re-ignition of the Korean War will immediately involve the United States because Washington maintains a robust mutual defence treaty with Seoul and over 28,000 U.S. forces continue to be stationed in South Korea. United States Institute of Peace
• [New] A laser capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles will be on Royal Navy warships by 2027 amid the growing threat of conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The Telegraph
• [New] Top US generals are going to Israel amid fears of Iran strikes and Israeli defence minister said a direct Iranian attack will require an appropriate Israeli response against Iran. investing.com
• [New] The decision, announced by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, will see the DragonFire laser weapon system rapidly develop from a demonstration programme to an operational capability for the Royal Navy. EDR
• [New] UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the United Kingdom could potentially be provided to Ukraine to bolster its air defence systems. Ukrainska Pravda
• [New] Integrating anti-drone countermeasures significantly contributes to Ukraine's air defence strategy, offering a capable solution to counter a diverse range of aerial threats in a technologically advanced warfare context. Army Recognition
• [New] The US and its allies believe that Iran or its proxies might soon undertake a major missile or drone attack against military and government targets in Israel. Statecraft

Last updated: 18 April 2024