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October 27, 2025
MISSILE NEWS
Russia's Burevestnik: A Nuclear-Powered Missile That Defies Convention



Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
Russia's latest strategic weapons announcement has reignited debate over one of the most controversial missile programs of the modern era - the 9M730 Burevestnik, known to NATO as the SSC-X-9 "Skyfall." Moscow claims its experimental, nuclear-powered cruise missile has achieved a long-duration flight - a feat reminiscent of Cold War-era propulsion experiments that once bordered on science fiction. h3>The Claimed 2025 Flight /h3> On October 21 2025, President Vladimir Putin was reportedly b ... read more

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MISSILE NEWS
Trump says missile testing not 'appropriate', as Putin touts nuclear cruise missile
Aboard Air Force One (AFP) Oct 27, 2025
US President Donald Trump said Monday the announcement by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of a nuclear-powered cruise missile test was not "appropriate". ... more
MISSILE NEWS
UK says allies should boost Ukraine's long-range missile reach
London (AFP) Oct 24, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday urged allies to "finish the job" on Russian assets as he told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in London there was more that they could do to bolster Kyiv's long-range missile capability. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Russia says successfully tested new nuclear-capable cruise missile
Moscow (AFP) Oct 26, 2025
Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, amid Moscow's ongoing Ukraine offensive and uncertainty over a new summit with US leader Donald Trump. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Lithuania slams airspace incursion denied by Russia
Vilnius (AFP) Oct 23, 2025
Lithuania summoned a Russian diplomat in protest over what it said was the entry of two Russian planes into its airspace Thursday, though Moscow denied any such violation. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Putin seeks 'dialogue' with Trump as EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as US wavers
Moscow (AFP) Oct 23, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue "dialogue" on Thursday, after his US counterpart Donald Trump shelved a summit but vowed a potentially "overwhelming" response if Ukraine gets and uses US Tomahawk missiles. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Trump says Xi could have 'big influence' on Putin; as high-stakes meeting with Xi looms
Washington (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
President Donald Trump said Wednesday Xi Jinping could have a "big influence" on Russia's Vladimir Putin over efforts to end the war in Ukraine, days ahead of a meeting scheduled between the US and Chinese leaders in South Korea. ... more
NUKEWARS
Russia holds scheduled nuclear drills, week after NATO
Moscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
Russia held planned strategic nuclear drills on Wednesday, a week after NATO began similar annual exercises, as tensions in Europe over the Ukraine war run high. ... more
WAR REPORT
Zelensky says Trump's front line proposal 'a good compromise'
Oslo (AFP) Oct 22, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday backed US leader Donald Trump's proposal to make the current front line the basis for negotiations with Russia, but doubted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would accept it. ... more

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Croatia reintroduces conscription to boost defence
Zagreb (AFP) Oct 24, 2025
Croatian lawmakers on Friday voted to reintroduce mandatory military service to boost the Balkan nation's defence, in response to rising global tension and conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
NUKEWARS
As Russia looms, NATO showcases nuclear drill
Volkel, Netherlands (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
A Dutch F-35 jet roared off the runway Tuesday at Volkel airbase in the Netherlands as part of NATO's annual nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA
Artificial insemination raises hopes for world's rarest big cat
Mulhouse, France (AFP) Oct 21, 2025
The world-first insemination of an Amur leopard in France has lifted hopes of animal lovers for the survival of the Earth's rarest big cat. ... more
OIL AND GAS
U.S. sanctions Russia, targeting oil companies
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2025
The U.S. Treasury said Wednesday it imposed new sanctions on Russia over its "lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine." ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Major outage ended at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: IAEA
Vienna (AFP) Oct 23, 2025
Off-site power has been restored to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after a month-long outage, the longest it has faced since Russia invaded its neighbour, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Thursday. ... more
OIL AND GAS
China says 'opposes' new US sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war
Beijing (AFP) Oct 23, 2025
China said Thursday it "opposes" recent sanctions slapped by the United States on the two largest Russian oil companies over Moscow's war in Ukraine, saying they had "no basis in international law". ... more
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UAV NEWS
UK military to get new powers to shoot down drones
London (AFP) Oct 20, 2025
Britain's armed forces will get new powers to shoot down "unidentified" drones over military bases, Defence Minister John Healey said on Monday, after incidents across Europe have raised tensions with Russia. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Zelensky urges allies against appeasing Russia after US trip
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 19, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday urged allies against appeasing Russia, in a statement after he returned from a trip to the United States where he failed to secure long-range Tomahawk missile supplies. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boom
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Oct 20, 2025
Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Ukraine's Zelensky leaves D.C. without Tomahawk missiles he sought
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 18, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to convince President Donald Trump of his nation's need for long-range Tomahawk missiles during a Friday afternoon meeting. ... more
WAR REPORT
Trump tells Zelensky to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misfires
Washington (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to make a deal with Russia, pouring cold water on Kyiv's hopes for Tomahawk missiles as the US leader renews a push to settle the war. ... more
MILPLEX
Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks govt row
Berlin (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed "draft lottery" has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Work begins to repair Ukraine nuclear plant's power lines
Vienna (AFP) Oct 18, 2025
Work has started to repair damaged power lines to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after a lengthy outage, following the establishment of local ceasefire zones, the UN's nuclear watchdog said Saturday. ... more
UAV NEWS
EU says drone defences not 'optional' in push to face Russia
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
The EU had no choice but to build up anti-drone defences against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday, as Brussels unveiled a "roadmap" to prepare for potential conflict by 2030. ... more
MILPLEX
Zelensky says met officials of US firm making Patriots, Tomahawk missiles
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 17, 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he had met with officials from a US firm making the Tomahawk missiles and Patriot systems that Kyiv has been requesting to ramp up defences against Russia. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
'Wonder weapon'? Five things about US Tomahawks coveted by Ukraine
Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
The Tomahawk cruise missile, set to be at the centre of talks between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been a mainstay of the US armed forces for over four decades and repeatedly used with success in the theatre of war. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
Russian strikes hit Ukraine gas facilities, sparking outages
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
Russia struck gas facilities in eastern Ukraine early Thursday, sparking outages in eight regions in another large-scale bombardment to pile pressure on the energy network. ... more
SUPERPOWERS
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call
Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a "very productive" call Thursday, and questioned Kyiv's push for Tomahawk missiles just a day before hosting Ukraine's leader at the White House. ... more
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CYBER WARS
China spying poses 'daily threat' to UK: MI5 chief
London (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
China now poses a "daily" threat to Britain, the head of the UK's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned Thursday. ... more
OIL AND GAS
China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US
Beijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2025
China said Thursday that its purchases of Russian oil were "legitimate" and decried recent "unilateral bullying" measures by the United States as the trade row between the two countries continues to intensify. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Ukrainian nuclear plant to be repaired 'soon': watchdog
Vienna (AFP) Oct 15, 2025
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said Wednesday that he expects repairs to begin "soon" to restore the power supply to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. ... more
UAV NEWS
NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 15, 2025
NATO and the EU on Wednesday sought ways to boost anti-drone defences, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions. ... more
FLOATING STEEL
Sweden military shadows 'limping' Russian sub in Baltic Sea
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2025
The Swedish military deployed fighter jets and a warship to shadow a Russian submarine after it entered the Baltic Sea on Tuesday and continues sailing toward a Russian port. ... more
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