US "Begged" Iran to Refrain from Retaliatory Attack for Soleimani Killing: Deputy...
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister on Sunday claimed the United States "begged" Tehran to refrain from carrying out an retaliatory attack for its killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on January 3. “The U
PLA Holds 'Confrontational Air Defense Drill' Amidst US Recon Flights
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) is presently conducting a “confrontational” air defense drill near Guangdong Province coast close to the area reportedly under close-in U.S
China to Keep Weapons Deployed in Border, Despite De-escalation with India
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) would keep its heavy weapons deployed in high altitude region despite the recent thaw in relations between itself and India. "The Chinese deployment came before the latest consensus reached by both countries on de-escalating border tensions, China would welcome talks and de-escalation, but the Chinese...
Turkey's S-400 Air Defense System May Have Tracked US F-35 and F-22
Turkey's S-400 air defense system (ADS) may have tracked U.S
Bomb, Not Cyber Attack May Have Caused Iranian Nuclear Facility Explosion
A bomb planted by an insider and not a suspected Israeli cyberattack may have caused an explosion in a facility housing centrifuges inside the Iranian nuclear site of Natanz last week. "The majority of the Revolutionary Guards believe that someone carried a bomb to the building," a member of the Revolutionary...
Chinese, Indian Armies Begin troop withdrawal from Galwan Valley Flash-points
After more than two months of locking horns at Sino-Indian border, the Chinese military appear to be retreating. "Chinese Army removing tents, moving back from certain areas of Galwan Valley, in first sign of disengagement of troops from area, govt sources say in Delhi," Press Trust of India (PTI) tweeted Monday
Turkish Casualties, Air Defense Systems Destroyed in Haftar Airstrike on Al-Watiya Airbase
Turkey appears to have lost some of its army men and MIM-23 Hawk air defense systems as Libyan National Army (LNA) warplanes struck al-Watiya airbase on Sunday night. The airbase was recaptured from renegade commander Khalifa Haftars grip by Libyas Turkey-backed and internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in May
Israeli Cyber Attack or Accident- What Caused Iran Nuclear Facility Explosion?
A severe explosion that damaged part of a building of the Natanz nuclear power plant (NNPP) in Iran is being attributed to an Israeli cyber attack while Iranian officials claim it was an accident. The explosion and fire appear to have started from the inside
France Withdrawing from NATO Mediterranean Mission linked Turkey incident
A few days after France accused Turkish warships of being aggressive towards its own ship, it has decided to pull out of a NATO naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea. “I would like to pause for a moment on the very worrying behavior of Turkey
Russia Equipped Taliban Factions with ‘Dangerous Weapons’: Afghan Police
Russia is believed to be supporting a faction within the Taliban and arming them with ‘dangerous weapons, a regional police Chief in Afghanistan has revealed. Obaidullah, the chief of the Baghlan police has been quoted by
US Senator Proposes Buying S-400 Systems from Turkey
The United States could buy the Russian S-400 air defense systems from Turkey to cushion the blow and ease tensions between the two allies. Last week, Senate Majority Whip John Thune, representing South Dakota, proposed amendment to the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would allow the S-400 purchase to be made using the U
Pentagon Denies NYT Claim of Russian Bounty on US Soldiers in Afghanistan
The US Department of Defence (DoD) Has officially denied a New York Times (NYT) report that Russian intelligence offered bounty to the Taliban for killing US and coalition soldiers in Afghanistan. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement Monday, "The Department of Defense continues to evaluate intelligence that Russian GRU operatives were engaged in malign activity against United States and coalition forces in Afghanistan
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Hand to Hand Combat Between Chinese, Philippine Soldiers in South China Sea
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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