War coverage here concentrates on what weapons, tactics and industrial limits mean for the fighting and for the countries supplying it. Our articles explain how a Russian glide bomb works and how often it is used, why Patriot interceptors are scarce, and what the Navy’s new fighter contract does and does not tell us, with every figure attributed to the person or organization that published it.
Because casualty numbers, battlefield claims and weapons data are often disputed, we separate what is documented from what governments or analysts assert, and we say so when numbers cannot be independently verified. We rely on court and official documents, defense ministries, specialist defense outlets and established news reporting, and each article lists its sources at the end.
Browse by theater below, begin with the explainers if you want background, or scan the grid for the latest war and military reports. For the political context behind these conflicts, see our Geopolitics section and our Iran War and Russia-Ukraine guides.
Related sections: Geopolitics · World Affairs · Iran War 2026 Explained · Russia-Ukraine Guide
Russia-Ukraine war
- Russian Glide Bombs Explained: UMPK Kits, Volume and Accuracy (2026-10-10)
- Kramatorsk Bus Strike: Russian Glide Bomb Kills 33 (2026-10-08)
- Zaporizhzhia Glide Bomb Attack Kills 15, Including 3 Children (2026-10-10)
- Kyiv Bridge Strikes Escalate as Russia Vows More Attacks (2026-10-05)
- Russia Mass Attack on Ukraine Kills 15 on Putin’s Birthday (2026-10-07)
- Ukraine Operation Vivaldi Retakes Donetsk Villages (2026-09-28)
- Ukraine Drone Swarm Hits Russian Oil Tank Farm (2026-10-02)
Middle East and Red Sea
- Saudi Coalition Houthi Operation Hits 136 Targets in Yemen (2026-10-10)
- Houthi Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 3 Saudis, Damage Jet (2026-10-09)
- Yemen Offensive Against Houthis Begins as Taiz Siege Looms (2026-10-05)
- RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat (2026-10-07)
- US Third Aircraft Carrier Heads Toward Iran (2026-10-02)
- US Forces Exit Iraq as Coalition Mission Ends (2026-09-30)
Indo-Pacific and Korea
- US Delivers F-16V Jets to Taiwan Amid China Threat (2026-10-02)
- China Holds Scarborough Shoal Naval Air Drills (2026-09-27)
- North Korea Tests Upgraded 240mm Guided Rockets (2026-09-25)
- China and Russia Protest Japan Typhon on Kyushu (2026-09-24)
- Philippines Batanes Standoff With China Vessel (2026-10-03)
Weapons, budgets and procurement
- Patriot Interceptor Shortage Explained: Stockpiles, Seekers and Output (2026-10-10)
- F/A-XX Explained: What Boeing’s Navy Fighter Win Means (2026-10-10)
- Pentagon Plans Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027 (2026-10-01)
- Russia 2027 Defense Budget Jumps 27% to $203 Billion (2026-09-30)
- MGCS Tank Project in Doubt After French General’s Remarks (2026-10-10)
- Germany Ukraine Aid: Merz Brings €1.3B and IRIS-T to Kyiv (2026-10-05)
Africa
- Tigray Capital Mekelle Retaken by Ethiopian Federal Forces (2026-10-05)
- Sudan Kordofan Corridor Becomes War’s Focal Point (2026-10-01)
- Eastern Congo M23 Fighting as Remeka Changes Hands (2026-10-04)
Latest war and military reports
Germany Ukraine Aid: Merz Brings €1.3B and IRIS-T to Kyiv
Germany Ukraine aid tops €1.3 billion as Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv with IRIS-T missiles, interceptor drone funding and energy repair support before winter.
October 5, 2026Eastern Congo M23 Fighting as Remeka Changes Hands
FARDC and allies reportedly retake Remeka in Masisi as eastern Congo M23 fighting continues despite UN ceasefire checks and a Security Council debate.
October 4, 2026Vilnius Airport Drone Alert Scrambles NATO Jets
A Vilnius Airport drone scare briefly closed Lithuanian airspace on Oct. 3 as NATO Baltic Air Policing jets scrambled over an unidentified aerial object.
October 4, 2026Japan South Korea Defense Talks After 17-Year Gap
Japan’s GSDF chief visits Seoul for the first time in 17 years, advancing Japan South Korea defense ties after a North Korean East Sea…
October 4, 2026Joint Expeditionary Force Drills High North Defence
UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force wraps Lion Protector 26 across High North and Baltic fronts as Iceland ministers weigh Russian hybrid threats in 2026.
October 4, 2026Russian Hybrid Operations Threaten EU and NATO
Ukraine warns Russian hybrid operations target EU and NATO infrastructure and Starlink sites as Secretary General Rutte says Moscow keeps testing allies.
October 3, 2026Philippines Batanes Standoff With China Vessel
The Philippines Batanes standoff intensified as the coast guard drove off China research ship Jia Hai Ke 7 and Manila rejected Beijing EEZ sovereignty…
October 3, 2026Sudan RSF Attack Kills Civilians in Kordofan
A Sudan RSF attack in Umm Badr, North Kordofan, killed more than 25 civilians, doctors say, as the UN nears a vote on expanding…
October 3, 2026IDF Amoudi Strike Targets Hamas Gaza Leader
An IDF Amoudi strike aimed at Hamas leader Ali al-Amoudi hit Gaza on Oct. 3 as medics reported civilian deaths in Remal amid a…
October 3, 2026Saudi Houthi Assault Planned for Red Sea Strait
A Saudi Houthi assault is being planned to retake Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports, with Yemeni troops and Saudi air power as Red Sea shipping…
October 3, 2026Pentagon Plans Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027
Hegseth announced a four-star Autonomous Warfare Command (AutoWarCom) targeted for Oct. 1, 2027, plus interim Project Agincourt. Here is what we know.
October 1, 2026Strait of Hormuz Talks Explained: Iran, US and Qatar
Strait of Hormuz talks: Iran’s foreign minister met Qatari mediators as the U.S. demands nuclear progress. Key facts, sticking points and what comes next.
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