Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
Throughout May 2026, the geographic scope of Ukrainian deep-strike operations extended to more than ten regions of the Russian federation, including Moscow, Vladimir, Kirov, and Samara oblasts with the longest-range strike reached 1,700 kilometers from the state border. This was Ukraines response to Russias prolongation of the war and its attacks...
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Thursday that damage to Kuwaits airport was caused by a US Patriot missile that missed an Iranian drone headed towards a U.S
Israeli MoD Lashes Out at France For Banning it From Eurosatory Arms...
The French government has informed the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) of its decision to ban the State of Israel from official participation in the EUROSATORY exhibition which is scheduled to take place later this month in Paris. As a result, the Ministry of Defense will not be able to participate...
Iran shoots down MQ-1 Drone, U.S. Fighter Jets Strike Iranian Air Defenses...
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Iran Sets up Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Attacks Ship Attempting to Transit...
Iran announced the setting up of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority( PGSA), which has been tasked with allowing ships to transit the strait of Hormuz after obtaining PGSA permission. “Navigation within the introduced boundaries of the Strait of Hormuz, which were previously determined by the Armed Forces and authorities of...
Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to its Past State: Iranian Army...
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its past state, with the Iranian Armed Forces having full dominance over the crucial sea route, Iranian Army spokesperson, Rear Admiral Mohammad Akraminia stated at a public gathering in Tehran today. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is “irreversible, ” he was quoted as saying by Fars News
Israel to Deploy All-new Defense Systems Against Hezbollah’s FPV Drones
The Israel cabinet approved $700mln plan to counter Hezbollahs First person view (FPV) drones that includes two never-tried systems. The first is designed for mobile military units and operates similarly to the Trophy Active Protection System used on Israeli tanks by detecting and destroying threats before impact
5 Killed, 44 Injured as Russia Pounds Ukraine with 1500 Drones, 500
Dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones struck Kyiv on May 14 killing five people and injuring another 44 injured, according to statements from city police and Kyiv mayor Vitalii Klitschko. Fifty-six missiles of various types, including Iskander ballistic and Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, were launched in the overnight attack, as well as 675 one-way attack drones, according to Ukraine's Air Force, Kyiv Independent reported Twenty-nine X-101 cruise missiles, 12 Iskander or S-400 missiles, and 652 of the drones were shot down or jammed before reaching the target
As 1500 Ships Wait to Cross Strait of Hormuz, 40 Countries’ Prepare...
An EU defence ministers conference yesterday decided to prepare for a joint military mission of 40 nations, led by the UK an France to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission focuses on neutralizing any mines and protecting civilian shipping
Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker with Egyptian, Syrian Sailors off Yemen
A St. Kitts flagged oil tanker was reportedly hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen on Monday
Iran Expands Strait of Hormuz Operational Zone
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has expanded the scope of the Strait of Hormuz into a vast operational area. he political deputy of IRGC, Mohammad Akbarzadeh said in a TV interview that under the new plan, the expanse of the Strait of Hormuz has increased from 20–30 miles in the past to over 200–300 miles forming a complete crescent, FARS News reported
Germany, Ukraine Sign Agreement to Advance Defense Technology by Funding Start-ups
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov signed a letter of intent on May 11 to deepen cooperation in the development of defence technologies. The two countries will fund innovative start-ups from both countries for various technologies related to defense including those born from a need to counter Russias war against Ukraine
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
First Use of Unmanned Kamikaze Boat by the U.S. in Attack...
Russian FSB Prevents Ukrainian Plot to Attack Su-57 Fighter Bases with FPV...
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