1,152 Israeli Soldiers Killed Since Gaza Incident of October 7, 2023
Israels Ministry of Defense announced that 1,152 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the Gaza conflict began on October 7, 2023. According to the Families, Commemoration and Heritage Division, about 42 percent of those killed — 487 soldiers — were under the age of 21, while 141 were over 40
Lithuanian 'X-Wing' High Speed Loitering Munition Being Tested in Ukraine
Lithuanian 'X-Wing' high speed loitering munition is being tested in Ukraine. Granta Autonomy, a Lithuanian drone maker, has begun operational testing of its X-WING loitering munition with Ukrainian units after laboratory and field trials this spring
Spain Cancels Missile Projects with Israel, Will Go with European Solutions
Spain has moved to end its defense technology ties with Israel, halting tenders linked to the Spike LR2 missile and Silam rocket launcher programs as it shifts toward European alternatives. Amparo Valcarce, Secretary of State at the Spanish Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the ministry is now working with local industry...
Did Chinese Satellites Guide Russian Missiles, Drones to Ukrainian Targets?
Kyiv has claimed that Sunday's Russian attack on energy and military targets in western Ukraine using waves of drones and missiles was guided by three Chinese reconnaissance satellites—Yaogan-33, Yaogan-33-03, and Yaogan-33-04 which were were allegedly detected over the Lviv region during the attack. The satellites reportedly flew over the country's western...
Ukraine Claims Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Fighter, 2 An-26 Transports
Ukraines defense and intelligence services announced on September 25 that they destroyed multiple Russian aircraft, including a Su-34 fighter-bomber and two An-26 military transport planes. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), strike drones of its “Ghost” special unit hit two An-26 aircraft at the Kacha military airfield in occupied Crimea...
Spain Announces Total Ban on Arms Trade with Israel
Spain has formally imposed a total arms embargo on Israel, approving a decree that bans weapons trade, defense technologies, and related goods while also blocking fuel shipments and settlement products linked to Israel. Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday that the measure covers “a comprehensive arms embargo” on Israel, prohibiting both exports and imports of defense equipment and dual-use technologies, along with imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Sweden Funds Six Technologies Against Hypersonic Missiles, Glide Bombs & UAVs for...
Sweden is advancing six new defence technologies aimed at countering hypersonic missiles, glide bombs and unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukraine, after doubling its innovation funding initiative to
Pakistan to “Make Available” Nuclear Deterrent to Saudi Arabia Under Defense Pact
Pakistan will make available its nuclear deterrence to Saudi Arabia under the new defense pact the two countries signed earlier this week marking the first time an Arab nation will have access to nuclear weapons. Pakistans defense minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has confirmed that his countrys nuclear deterrent “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if required under their newly signed defense pact
EU Commission Proposes Sanctions, Partial Trade Suspension against Israel
The European Commission has
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
Qatar suspended its efforts as a mediator for a ceasefire in Gaza due to continued Israeli airstrikes and threats against its sovereignty, a senior official announced on Tuesday. Dr
Polish F-16 Fires Missile at House While Aiming for Russian Drone
An AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile fired by a Polish F-16 fighter aircraft hit a residential building on September 10 while trying to targeta Russian drone over eastern Poland. The accident happened in the Wyryki-Wola village, Polish newspaper
Gulf States to Activate Joint Defense Mechanisms Following Israeli Bombing of Qatar
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has announced plans to activate joint defense mechanisms following an Israeli airstrike in Qatars capital Doha that allegedly targeted residential facilities housing members of Hamas political bureau delegation. The Supreme Council of the GCC held an extraordinary session in Doha on September 15, chaired by Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
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