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Air Defense
News & analysis tagged Air Defense — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Turkey's S-400 gambit to rejoin the F-35
Turkey's proposed S-400 transfer to the UAE is driven by the Gulf's interceptor shortage, giving Erdoğan leverage over a Pentagon that needs Emirati skies defended.
2026-07-20
Turkey's S-400 Becomes Geopolitical Currency
Turkey plans to transfer its S-400 to the UAE to rejoin the F-35 program and lift CAATSA sanctions, leveraging Iran war pressure on Gulf air defenses.
2026-07-20
Kyiv Under Fire: Air-Defense Gap Grows
Russia's mass strikes on Kyiv expose Ukraine's air-defense vulnerabilities.
2026-07-08
Ukraine's 430-Drone Salvo on Moscow
Ukraine's drone strike on Moscow signals a shift in air warfare dynamics.
2026-07-07
Kyiv's Air-Defense Gap: 23 Missiles, None St
Russia's missile strike on Kyiv reveals Ukraine's critical air-defense shortfall.
2026-07-07
Kyiv's Empty Quiver: Ankara Summit on NATO
Ukraine's air defense is critically low ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
2026-07-06
Putin’s Firepower Play: Russia's Air Assault
Russia's latest air assault on Ukraine pressures Washington for military aid.
2026-06-03
Russia Shifts Drone Defense Costs to Banks
Russia's banks are now responsible for shooting down drones, revealing air defense issues.
2026-05-27
Zelenskyy Uses Kyiv Strike Site to Press the
Zelenskyy leverages Kyiv strike to urge the West for stronger military support.
2026-05-24
Russia’s Oreshnik Strike Tests Ukraine's Def
Russia's hypersonic Oreshnik strike on Kyiv tests Ukraine's air defenses.
2026-05-24
Operation Sindoor
India's Operation Sindoor marks a shift to long-term military deterrence.
2026-05-07
Russia's Glide-Bomb Advantage in Zaporizhzhia
Russia's glide-bomb strikes expose Ukraine's air defense vulnerabilities.
2026-05-05