Missile

Video footage from Ukraine's Air Command Center appears to show a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system intercepting a Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile during an overnight strike wave on February 15 to 16, 2026. According to AeroTime, the claim aligns with an official morning update from the Ukrainian Air Force, which reported that two Zircon anti-ship missiles were shot down or suppressed during the same attack window.

Turkey's Ministry of National Defense reported shooting down a UAV approaching its airspace over the Black Sea. According to AeroTime, Turkish authorities scrambled F-16 fighter jets on an alert mission after detecting the air track as part of routine monitoring procedures.

Russia's Ministry of Defense said it launched its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile as part of a massive overnight attack targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure and drone manufacturing sites. The strike was reportedly retaliation for a Ukrainian attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai in late December.

The Pakistan Air Force has successfully tested the Taimoor cruise missile, a new conventional stand-off strike capability developed by Global Industrial & Defence Solutions. According to AeroTime, the test was observed by senior officers and scientists involved in the program, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's growing air-launched arsenal.

JPMorgan Chase is committing $10 billion in direct investments over the next decade to bolster U.S. defense and advanced manufacturing capabilities, part of a broader $1.5 trillion Security and Resilience Initiative. The financial giant plans to back both venture-backed startups and legacy defense suppliers, with particular focus on submarine production, missile manufacturing, and critical supply chain resilience.