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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 proposes transferring its Russian S-400 to the UAE, aiming to remove the main obstacle to its return to the F-35 program amid a Gulf interceptor shortage.
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. Israel opposes the deal, citing its Qualitative Military Edge.
2026-07-20
Kyiv Under Fire: Air-Defense Gap Grows
Russia's recent strikes on Kyiv highlight Ukraine's critical air-defense shortages, risking civilian lives and strategic stability ahead of NATO summit.
2026-07-08
Ukraine's 430-Drone Salvo on Moscow
Ukraine launches over 430 drones at Moscow, showcasing its military capabilities and seeking NATO support during the Ankara summit.
2026-07-07
Kyiv's Air-Defense Gap: 23 Missiles, None St
Russia's July 6 missile strike on Kyiv killed 22, exposing Ukraine's inability to intercept ballistic missiles, highlighting urgent defense needs.
2026-07-07
Kyiv's Empty Quiver: Ankara Summit on NATO
As Russia strikes Kyiv, NATO's Ankara summit must address Ukraine's urgent air defense needs amid dwindling interceptor supplies.
2026-07-06
Putin’s Firepower Play: Russia's Air Assault
Russia's intensifying air assault on Ukraine is straining air defenses and pressing Washington to speed military aid as Putin presses his firepower edge.
2026-06-03
Russia Shifts Drone Defense Costs to Banks
Russia now makes banks responsible for shooting down drones over their sites, a shift that exposes deep gaps in the country's strained air defense network.
2026-05-27
Zelenskyy Uses Kyiv Strike Site to Press the
At a Kyiv strike site, Zelenskyy is pressing the West for stronger air defense and military support as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukrainian cities.
2026-05-24
Russia’s Oreshnik Strike Tests Ukraine's Def
Russia's hypersonic Oreshnik strike on Kyiv tests Ukraine's air defenses and marks a sharp escalation, raising the stakes in the war and for European security.
2026-05-24
Operation Sindoor
India's Operation Sindoor signals a shift toward fortress-style warfare, building layered air defenses and long-term deterrence against cross-border threats.
2026-05-07
Russia's Glide-Bomb Advantage in Zaporizhzhia
Russia's glide-bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia expose Ukraine's air-defense vulnerabilities, underscoring Moscow's growing battlefield edge in the grinding war.
2026-05-05