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Iran's Air Defense Force commander announced full readiness to counter potential threats, citing enhanced capabilities and high alert status. The statement follows warnings against external provocations amid rising tensions over the nuclear program and regional military activities.
At least 12 people were killed and 21 injured in Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and its region. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attacks and called for stronger air defenses, as EU ministers met to discuss support.
Greece has signed its largest-ever defense deal with Israel, a $3.5 billion agreement to build the multi-layered 'Achilles Shield' air defense system. The move comes amid heightened tensions with Turkey and concerns over potential threats from the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Greece has signed a $3.5 billion defense deal with Israel to build its first multi-layered air defense system, integrating SPYDER, BARAK MX, and David's Sling systems. The agreement, negotiated over three years, is expected to be completed by 2029.
Iran's Air Defense Force Commander, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, announced on December 2 that the country will continue expanding its air defense capabilities based on recent successes. He highlighted investments in radar, missile systems, and modern equipment to enhance readiness and deterrence against potential threats.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi, during a visit to Japan, voiced hope that Tokyo would provide Kyiv with air defense systems, including interceptor missiles, to counter intensifying Russian ballistic missile attacks. The appeal marks a notable diplomatic push to diversify Ukraine's military support beyond Western allies.
Ukraine convened a summit with key European allies on air defense as Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange drone and missile strikes, with Kyiv pressing for more interceptor missiles before winter.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has condemned the latest drone strike on civilian infrastructure, calling it a serious provocation and urging the international community to respond strongly. The official also appealed for more modern air defense systems from Western allies to protect Ukrainian airspace.
Overnight Russian missile and bomb attacks killed six people in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region and damaged a children's hospital in Kyiv, local officials said Tuesday. The strikes also wounded 19 others in Zaporizhzhia and one person in the capital, amid ongoing mutual escalations between Moscow and Kyiv.
