Bulgaria Asks NATO for Jets, Anti-Drone Help After Black Sea Attacks
After drones sank two ships off its coast, Bulgaria asked NATO for combat aircraft and counter-drone systems. Ambassadors meet next week.
Warfare
Warfare coverage from The Boston Report tracking active conflicts, including Ukraine, Africa and the Middle East, with frontline developments and diplomacy.
Iran Gives Houthis Targeting Intelligence for Saudi Strikes: WSJ
A WSJ report says IRGC officers help the Houthis aim missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. Tehran and the Houthis deny Iranian involvement.
North Korea Tests Zam-2.0 AI Torpedo in Naval Weapons Push
North Korea says its new Zam-2.0 torpedo uses AI for targeting. What state media claimed, what was left out, and why it matters at sea.
Starshield Speed Limit: Musk Says U.S. Controls Ukraine Curbs
A Starshield speed limit cut links for Ukrainian drones above 160 km/h. Musk says the U.S. military and Trump decide such curbs; service is partly restored.
Kabila Launches FRN Front With M23 Rebels in Goma
Kabila FRN: Congo’s former president now leads a new front that absorbs the M23 rebels, announced in Goma with a pledge to end ‘tyranny’ by force if needed.
US Weighs MOAB Against Iran Nuclear and Energy Sites
MOAB Iran strike plans: CNN says the U.S. drafted options to use the ‘mother of all bombs’ on Iranian energy and nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.
Container Ship GFS Pride Sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Steps Up Attacks
The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile strike; all 21 crew were safe as attacks on shipping surge.
Drone Warfare Guide: History, Types, Defenses and What Comes Next
A sourced guide to drone warfare in 2026: history, FPV and Shahed drones, counter-drone defenses, AI, costs, U.S. policy and the law.
Russian Attack on Ukraine Energy Leaves 600,000 Without Power
Russian attack on Ukraine energy sites cut power to 600,000 days after Trump’s energy ceasefire; Starlink limits and Rutte’s air defense plea explained.
Houthi Kheibar Shekan Missile Built With Chinese Parts, Report Says
Houthi Kheibar Shekan missile effort used Chinese-made motor, airframe and fin parts seized in 2025, per CAR data; range could reach all of Saudi Arabia.