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Arms and weapons

Iran’s production of Shahed missiles slowed down but not halted

A woman walks past an Iranian Shahed drone variant displayed at a military exhibit in Tehran, Iran, on Oct 1, 2025. Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations.
A woman walks past an Iranian Shahed drone variant displayed at a military exhibit in Tehran, Iran, on Oct 1, 2025. Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations.

Taiwan parties agree government can sign stalled agreements on US arms deals

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holding a press conference on the special defence budget on Feb 11.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holding a press conference on the special defence budget on Feb 11.

North Korea unveils image of leader’s daughter firing pistol

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae (centre) test firing a new-type pistol during an inspection of a major munitions factory.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae (centre) test firing a new-type pistol during an inspection of a major munitions factory.

Ukraine faces air defence squeeze as Iran war burns supplies

Ukraine has made a practice of reserving its Patriot defences mainly for more advances ballistic and cruise missiles.
Ukraine has made a practice of reserving its Patriot defences mainly for more advances ballistic and cruise missiles.

Germany helps procure scarce air-defence missiles for Ukraine

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius proposed during a meeting in February that Germany would provide five PAC-3 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine.
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius proposed during a meeting in February that Germany would provide five PAC-3 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine.

South Korea says it can deter threats even if US weapons redeployed to Middle East

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung said that while Seoul has expressed opposition, it was not in a position to make demands.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung said that while Seoul has expressed opposition, it was not in a position to make demands.

NATO intercepts second Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Turkey

The fuselage of a second Iranian ballistic missile destroyed by NATO in Turkish airspace is seen being recovered in his handout photo.
The fuselage of a second Iranian ballistic missile destroyed by NATO in Turkish airspace is seen being recovered in his handout photo.

US planes fly out of South Korea as asset redeployment reports grow

A C-17 US Air Force military transport aircraft at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on March 6.
A C-17 US Air Force military transport aircraft at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on March 6.

Europe is now the world’s biggest arms importer, think-tank says

Polish army general stands in front of the surface-to-air missile launcher, the Patriot (Wisla) system, newly added into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland, December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
Polish army general stands in front of the surface-to-air missile launcher, the Patriot (Wisla) system, newly added into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland, December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

Ukraine’s interceptor drone makers look at exports to the Gulf as Iran war flares

A employee of SkyFall company operates a P1-Sun FPV interceptor drone during a test fly at a training ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
A employee of SkyFall company operates a P1-Sun FPV interceptor drone during a test fly at a training ground, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.