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SIPRI warns global nuclear buildup is ending decades of disarmament gains

The era of international nuclear disarmament has definitively ended as countries deploy new warheads and a deepening geopolitical crisis accelerates a new arms race.

8 June, 06:36 PM

New Rheinmetall drone likely battle-tested in Ukraine

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall released a video showing tests of its new FV-014 strike drone, which was likely tested in combat in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Defense Express reported on Feb. 19.

20 February, 01:50 AM

Upgraded Russian Shaheds can hit moving targets

Russia now deploys a new modification of Iranian-designed Shahed drones equipped with night-vision cameras to detect and strike moving targets, Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi reported on Oct. 1.

2 October 2025, 02:14 AM

Ukraine’s drone edge slipping as Russia ramps up production

Ukraine is in danger of losing the drone arms race with Russia and needs more help, Sky News reported on Aug. 26, posting exclusive access photos from a Ukrainian drone factory, General Cherry.

26 August 2025, 10:51 AM

arms race