Russian Mi-8 Helicopter Shot Down with Missile from Ukrainian Sea Drone
Ukrainian forces have downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a Magura V5 naval strike drone in the Black Sea near Cape Tarkhankut, Crimea, on December 31. The operation, led by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraines (DIU) special unit, "Group 13," marks the first recorded destruction of an aerial target by a...
German Prosecutors Charge Three in Alleged Espionage Plot Linked to Russia
German prosecutors have indicted three individuals for an alleged espionage and sabotage plot aimed at disrupting Germany's support for Ukraine in the Russian war. The charges, announced on Monday, involve plans to attack military and industrial targets within Germany
Bangkok Debunks UN Report of Thai Banks Helping Myanmar Buy Weapons
Thai authorities have rejected claims by the United Nations that financial institutions in the country facilitated the Myanmar junta's purchase of military supplies in 2023. The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) issued a joint statement following an investigation prompted by a June 2024 report from the...
Finland Investigates EstLink 2 Damage Allegedly Caused by Russia-Linked Tanker Anchor
Finnish police have launched a detailed investigation after the EstLink 2 power line between Finland and Estonia was disrupted on December 25, allegedly by the anchor of the Cook Islands-flagged tanker Eagle S. Investigators discovered an anchor mark spanning tens of kilometers on the Gulf of Finland's seabed, though the exact...
Ukraine's Brave1 Platform Tests Germany-made Shahed Drone Interceptor
Ukraines Brave1 platform recently tested a German-built interceptor drone designed to counter reconnaissance UAVs and Shahed drones. Brave1, a Ukrainian government initiative launched in April 2023, is working to connect technology companies and developers to create solutions for defense
U.S., U.K., Planning Terrorist Attacks on Russian Bases in Syria, Moscow Claims...
Russias Foreign Intelligence Service has accused the United States and the United Kingdom of plotting terrorist attacks on Russian military bases in Syria. According to Russian media reports, the agency pointed to evidence of plans by the U
Ukraine Slows Use of ATACMS Missiles as Stockpiles Dwindle
Ukraine has reportedly reduced its use of U.S
Day after Israel Hammers Sana’a, Yemen Launches Hypersonic Missile and Drones at...
The Yemeni Armed Forces launched coordinated strikes on Israeli targets on Friday, including a hypersonic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and drone operations in Jaffa and the Arabian Sea, intensifying regional tensions. In a televised statement, Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree confirmed the use of a Palestine-2 hypersonic missile to strike Ben Gurion Airport
Taiwan Conducts First-Ever Military Tabletop Exercise amid Rising Tensions with China
Taiwan has held its first tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China, reflecting the island's concerns over increased Chinese military activities near its territory. The war game, which lasted three hours, involved dozens of central and local government agencies and civil groups, according to officials
Ukrainian Forces Capture First North Korean Soldier Fighting for Russia
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have reportedly captured the first North Korean soldier fighting alongside the Russian military in Ukraine. A photograph of the captured mercenary was initially shared on a private Telegram channel and later circulated widely across other platforms
Five Journalists Killed As Israeli Warplane Strikes Media Vehicle in Gaza
Five journalists lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike that targeted their vehicle in Gaza overnight, according to Al-Quds Today Television and Al-Awda Hospital. The vehicle, marked with "TV" and "PRESS," was parked outside Al-Awda Hospital when it was hit
Ukrainians Convert Light Plane into Long-Range Kamikaze Drone
Ukrainian engineers have modified a light civilian aircraft into a kamikaze drone with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers, according to German publication
Indra to Acquire Spanish Defense Satellite Operator, Hispasat
Finland to Build New TNT Plant to Feed Demand for Weapons in...
Damen Shipyards Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with South Africa
U.S. Blocks $2B from Russia to Turkey as Loan for Nuclear Power...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U