India, China Lock Horns Near Pangong Tso Lake
The Indian Army has accused China of transgressing into its territory near southern bank of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh in the intervening night of August 29-30. Talks between India and China have been stuck in a stalemate since mid-July
Turkish F-16s Intercept Greek F-16s Over Mediterranean Sea
Turkish Air Force F-16 jets on Friday intercepted six Greek F-16s over Mediterranean Sea. The Greek jets took off from Crete Island
US Sanctions Chinese Companies, Condemns 'Carrier Killer' Missile Firing in South China...
A day after China accused a United States frigate of trespassing in a part of the South China Sea (SCS) where it is holding naval exercises including firing of the DF-16 anti-ship missile dubbed ‘carrier killer, the US commerce department sanctioned several Chinese companies involved in construction of SCS islands...
China Builds Infrastructure for Air Defense Systems Near Doklam
Even as China pushes to resolve border issues with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) “peacefully,” it is building infrastructure to house air defense systems near Doklam. Satellite images published by open source intelligence expert
US Destroyer Entered PLA Naval Exercise Zone Despite Warning: China
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US Soldiers Injured as their Vehicle Collides with Russian Patrol in Syria
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Russia Sends Warships to Guard Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Russia has deployed its warships to keep vessels laying pipes under Nord Stream 2 project, out of harms way. "As part of the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the ships of the Navy ensured the safe passage of two Akademik Chersky pipe-laying vessels and two supply vessels from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad
Israel to Oppose F-35 jets Sale to UAE, Maintain Qualitative Military Edge
Israels active lobbying against the United States selling F-35 stealth jets to the U.A
N.Korea owns up to 60 Nuclear Bombs, 5000 Tons Chemical Agents: US
North Korea is believed to have between 20-60 nuclear bombs besides maintaining a 2-500- 5,000 ton stockpile of 20 chemical weapons, making it the worlds third-largest holder of chemical agents. The country also has the capacity to produce six new nuclear bombs every year
France Deployes 2 Rafale jets to Crete Amidst Greek_Turkish Dispute in Mediterranean
France today deployed two Rafale fighter jets to La Sude, Crete which were previously flown to Cyprus from August 10 to 12 for an exercise. The move is seen as an attempt to check the military presence of Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean which is proceeding with hydrocarbons survey amidst a dispute with Greece
Taiwan to Acquire Cruise Missiles, Underwater Mines; Hikes 2021 Defence Spending
Taiwan Working to Acquire Coastal Defense Cruise Missiles to complement domestically built Hsiung Feng missile system to deter a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan today unveiled a T$42
It Took 3 Russian MiG-31 Jets to Intercept One US RQ-4A Global...
The Russian military on Tuesday scrambled three MiG-31 fighters to "intercept" a single US Air Force RQ-4A Global Hawk drone in the skies over Chukchi Sea as it approached the Russian border. After the intercept, the American strategic Global Hawk drone flew away from the border, the Russian National Defense Control Center reported in a message sent to local media
70 Civilians killed, 360 Injured in Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Economic Targets
Hand to Hand Combat Between Chinese, Philippine Soldiers in South China Sea
2 US troops KILLED, 1 Missing, 4 Injured in Iran Missile Strikes
Russia's Unmanned Systems Group Signs Several International Contracts to Sell its Supercam...
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles