UK to Rush Experimental ‘Dragonfire’ Laser Weapon Into Service to Deploy in Ukraine

"Ukraine is to become a giant testing ground for a revolutionary new laser weapon which, if successful, promises to radically alter the economics of warfare, the British government says.

The “sovereign” British Dragonfire laser was successfully tested at an Army range in Scotland earlier this year. Now, defense procurement rules are being changed to rush it to deployment five years early, and perhaps to the front line in Ukraine even sooner. British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said the rollout of the anti-air laser to the Royal Navy warships was being brought forward five whole years, from 2032 to 2027, but made clear it could be seeing action earlier yet." Breitbart

Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments

"Russia on Friday summoned the French ambassador to Moscow following “unacceptable” comments by French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne. Sejourne on Monday said that France had no interest in talking to the Kremlin, a few days after a telephone conversation between Russian and French defense ministers ended in divergent accounts.

French ambassador Pierre Levy “was informed about the unacceptable character of such statements, which have nothing to do with reality,” the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement, denouncing a “deliberate act” that “aimed to undermine the possibility of any dialogue between the two countries”. France24

Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops

"Thousands of people in Niger's capital protested for the immediate departure of US soldiers from the north, after the military junta in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a military agreement with Washington." France24

Germany to send new Patriot air defence system to Ukraine at 'critical time', says Zelensky

"Germany will supply a U.S.-made Patriot air defense system and air defense missiles to Ukraine at a "critical time" as Kyiv struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said." France24

Iran Says Retaliation ‘Can Be Deemed Concluded,’ U.S. ‘MUST STAY AWAY’

"Iran’s mission to the United Nations released a statement about the attack on Israel saying that Iran’s retaliation “can be deemed concluded,” unless Israel or the United States escalates further." Breitbart

Putin's chilling new warning to the West as Russian despot tests an experimental nuclear-capable missile that could level London

"Vladimir Putin issued a new warning to the West with the suspected test of an experimental nuclear-capable missile.

Footage shows the mystery intercontinental ballistic launch from the Kapustin Yar test range in the Astrakhan region.
This is destined to be the largest missile in Putin's nuclear arsenal, described as an 'unstoppable' apocalypse 208-ton intercontinental silo-launched 15,880mph weapon, the size of a 14-storey tower block.
Before properly going into service it is expected to be tested over the South Pole." MS

New Order From Ukraine's Top General Reveals Scale of Sabotage and Desertion in Army

"After the failure of last year’s much-heralded Ukrainian counteroffensive and mounting lack of ammunition and manpower, more and more Ukrainian troops are refusing to carry out

combat missions. Others are even risking being shot in the back by units stationed behind them in an effort to prevent them from retreating.
The Kiev regime’s soldiers sabotage army orders, threaten their commanders, refuse to fire their weapons, leave the battlefield, and desert. This was revealed in a new order on strengthening discipline signed by Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrsky.
Among the military criminal offenses, the commander-in-chief listed “insubordination,” “failure to comply with an order,” “threat or violence against a superior,” “unauthorized abandonment of a military unit or place of service,” “desertion,” “evasion of military service by inflicting self-harm or in any other way,” and “unauthorized abandonment of the battlefield or refusal to use weapons.”
Syrsky’s order outlines the urgent need for the Armed Forces and representatives of law enforcement agencies to identify and put a stop to these offenses." Sputnik

60 combat clashes on battlefield in past 24 hours

"In the past 24 hours, there were 60 combat engagements on the battlefield in Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force struck 11 Russian manpower, weapons and military equipment clusters, one command post, two UAV ground control stations, and one anti-aircraft missile system." Ukrin

IDF Planning "Significant Response" Against Iran As Explosions Ring Out Across Israel

"CNN is reporting there have been several explosion on the ground across Israel, but there's yet to be official confirmation of the extent of casualties. Israeli media is reporting the first as follows: "Medics treating first injury from Iran attack – a 10-year-old boy from Bedouin town near Arad in serious condition."

The IDF spokesman is confirming at least one of its military bases has been hit in the south by an Iranian cruise missile, sustaining "minor damage".
Over "200 different kinds" of projectiles were fired toward Israel, the IDF spokesman said.
This was reportedly at Dimona, where Israel reportedly has undeclared nuclear weapons, making such a strike highly dangerous. Further Iran's IRNA is reporting:
Iran successfully struck the Israeli airbase in the Negev Desert with 'Khaybar' ballistic missiles.
Importantly, Times of Israel is reporting that Israel's military is preparing a response, in what is likely to become a continuing tit-for-tat in the coming days." ZH