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Norway Backs Mine Detection Dog Training Center in Ukraine

January 8, 2025 @ 01:41 PM

Norway has supported the creation of a training center for mine detection dogs in Ukraine, as announced by the Norwegian government on January 7. Located in Romny, the center was established by the Norwegian NGO Norsk Folkehjelp in collaboration with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES)

Iran's Military Readiness Heightens Amid alleged Israeli Threats to Attack Nuclear Sites

January 8, 2025 @ 09:06 AM

Iran has ramped up its defense posture, holding large-scale military exercises, including those to protect its nuclear facilities, and preparing for a possible escalation following alleged increasing Israeli threats. These tensions come as Israel considers attacking Irans nuclear facilities in response to ongoing security threats and U

Chinese Coast Guard Fleet Patrols ‘China’s Diaoyu Dao’ Islands

January 8, 2025 @ 06:49 AM

The China Coast Guard (CCG) has intensified its presence in the East China Sea, patrolling the territorial waters of the disputed Diaoyu Dao, known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan. “A China Coast Guard (CCG) fleet on Wednesday patrolled the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao

Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Sets Record by Shooting Down Six Cruise Missiles in...

January 7, 2025 @ 11:58 AM

During a massive Russian missile attack on December 13, 2024, a Ukrainian F-16 pilot made history by shooting down six cruise missiles in a single combat mission. The Ukrainian Air Force

Elbit Systems to Manufacture Heavy Air Weapons, Raw Materials for Israeli MoD

January 7, 2025 @ 08:30 AM

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has signed a $275 million contract with Elbit Systems to manufacture heavy air weapons and raw materials for weapons in a move aimed at reducing the countrys dependence on imports

Ukraine Orders Additional 35mm Ammunition for Gepard Air Defense Guns

January 6, 2025 @ 11:47 AM

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm HEI-T ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The order, valued in the high double-digit million euro range, was finalized in December 2024 and is being funded by the German government

Afraid Trump May End Freebies, Ukraine to "Buy" Weapons from Frozen Russian...

January 6, 2025 @ 11:11 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed using $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons, marking a move away from dependence on U.S

Russia Withdraws Last Submarine from Mediterranean Sea; No Naval Vessels Remain at...

January 6, 2025 @ 08:20 AM

The Russian Navy has withdrawn its last submarine, the Novorossiysk (B-61), from the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant shift in its naval operations in the region. The departure,

Philippine Coast Guard Issues Radio Challenge to China's 'Monster' Vessel Near Zambales

January 6, 2025 @ 07:00 AM

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed a patrol ship and two aircraft to monitor China Coast Guard (CCG) Vessel 5901, the worlds largest coast guard ship, after it was sighted 100 kilometers off Capones Island, Zambales province, on Saturday. Known as “The Monster,” the 12,000-ton vessel was detected using Canadas Dark Vessel Detection system, prompting immediate action from the PCG

Russia Deploys Top General to Kursk as Ukrainian Forces Press Offensive

January 6, 2025 @ 05:56 AM

Russia has dispatched General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov to the Kursk region following intensified Ukrainian counterattacks, signaling escalating tensions along the southern Russian border. Yevkurov, who was promoted to full Army General by President Vladimir Putin in December, met with Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein in a “working meeting,” as confirmed via Telegram

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