Reports have emerged indicating that a Russian Su-25 ground-attack and close-air-support jet, identified as the Frogfoot by NATO, was allegedly shot down by Russian forces over the occupied Zaporizhia region in eastern Ukraine. The incident occurred during active combat operations, resulting in the confirmed fatality of the pilot
Russian forces in Ukraine are using their S-300 and S-400 air defence systems to shoot at ground targets for want of air threats. Primarily designed to simultaneously shoot down several aircraft and ballistic missiles, the S-300 and S-400 systems have highly effective radars that can track objects flying at supersonic speed...
A Russian Su-25M almost got shot by rockets released by a Grad MLRS in a freak case of friendly fire in Ukraine. A video circulating on Telegram shows the low-flying Su-25 ground attack aircraft fly over a BM 9K51 Grad MLRS just at the time when two rockets are released one...
A coalition of nations led by Germany and France is making strides in formulating plans for the development of a NATO-compatible ground-based air defense system aimed at safeguarding Ukraine's future. The inaugural meeting of the Capability Coalition Integrated Air and Missile Defense (
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Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine's defense capabilities, with the announcement that the second Patriot air defense system promised by Germany will be launched in Ukraine this year. The declaration came from German Chancellor Scholz during a session in the Bundestag on Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Norway has approved the transfer of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, as reported on the Norwegian government website. The donation, valued at NOK 335 million ($30 million), includes equipment from Norway's armed forces stocks for swift delivery and an order for additional items to be delivered later
A lieutenant colonel from Taiwan Armys Aviation and Special Forces Command has been arrested by prosecutors for allegedly planning to defect to China by flying a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to a Chinese aircraft carrier near the median line of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on December 11 that proactive measures have been implemented to thwart Chinese espionage activities
Five Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on reserve duty lost their lives during a recent operation conducted by Battalion 8111 in the southern Gaza Strip. In the operation, shots were fired at IDF forces from a school
Using technology similar to that of guiding bombs to their targets, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a precision airdrop of water tanks to soldiers battling Palestinians in Gaza. The logistical airdrop involved parachuting approximately 7 tons of water to several hundred IDF soldiers currently engaged in combat in Khan Yunis
In response to the Defense aid package, the U.S
A Philippine vessel reportedly intentionally collided with a Chinese ship near Ren'ai Reef, leading to increased tensions between the two nations. In a statement on December 11, the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) said the incident prompted it to claim a breach of a tacit understanding with the Philippines, criticizing the latter for unprofessional operations