Ukrainian Drones Hit 5 Russian Airfields, Destroying 15 Aircraft in 2025
Ukraines Alpha special operations unit has used long-range drones to strike five Russian military airfields in 2025, destroying or disabling 15 aircraft and causing losses it estimated at more than $1 billion. In a statement released recently, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the strikes were carried out over the...
Cartels Using Ukraine-Trained Drone Pilots to Ferry Drugs into the U.S.
Cartels in Colombia and Mexico are recruiting drone pilots trained in the Ukrainian foreign legion to fly drugs payloads into the United States. In one year alone, the U
Israel Recognizing Somaliland Could Lead to IDF Base There
Israels recognition of the Republic of Somaliland could allow the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to gain access to facilities in the territory, particularly Berbera International Airport, potentially expanding its military options in the Red Sea region. Last year, on December 26, Israel became the first country in the world to formally...
European Countries Close Baltic Sea to Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Disrupting Oil Exports...
Fourteen European countries have announced coordinated measures to restrict access to the Baltic Sea for Russias so-called shadow fleet, targeting Moscows ability to export oil while bypassing international sanctions. As per an
China Livid as U.S., Philippines Navies Organize Maritime Cooperative Activity
The navies of the U.S
Russia’s New Pauk-30B Anti-FPV Net to be Tested in Ukraine War Zone...
A Russian firm has announced plans to test a newly developed anti-FPV drone net launcher, known as the Pauk-30B, in the Ukraine war zone. Specialists from the Polet research and production association said the Pauk-30B is an upgraded version of earlier net launchers designed to counter first-person-view (FPV) drones and will undergo testing in the so-called “special military operation” zone starting in February, the company told the state-run TASS news agency
U.S. to Erect “Strong Denial Defense” Along First Islands Chain to Deter...
The U.S
Indian Republic Day Parade to Showcase ‘Op Sindoor Victory’
The Indian Armed Forces is set to present a Tri-service tableau ‘Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on January 26, 2026. According to official information released ahead of the parade, the tableau is designed to present Indias current military doctrine centred on joint operations by the Army, Navy and Air Force, with a focus on precision strikes, coordinated command structures and domestically produced defence systems
Putin Offers $1B from Frozen Russian Assets for Gaza Peace Process
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is prepared to allocate $1 billion from its frozen assets in the United States to support a proposed international mechanism for post-war governance and reconstruction in Gaza, while stressing that Moscow has not yet decided whether it will formally join the initiative. Putin made the remarks on January 21 during a meeting with permanent members of Russias Security Council, confirming receipt of a personal invitation from U
China Expels Philippine Aircraft “Intruding” into Huangyan Dao
China has accused the Philippines of
Ukraine Pulls Off World’s First Unmanned Amphibious Assault
IRGC Strikes Two Super Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, 5 Killed in...
Houtis Fire Missiles at Saudi Airport after Riyadh Bombs Yemen’s Sanaa Airport...
Iran Blockade Back, Now U.S. to Charge 20% Hormuz Transit Fee
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