British Forces Authorized to Detain Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in U.K. Waters...
British forces and law enforcement officers have been authorized to halt, board and detain sanctioned vessels linked to Russias so-called shadow fleet if they enter U.K
Russian Lawmaker Proposes Freezing War with Ukraine to Aid Iran
A Russian lawmaker has proposed freezing the war in Ukraine in order to redirect Moscows focus toward supporting Iran. Dmitry Kuznetsov, a member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said Russia should shift its military attention away from Ukraine and toward the Persian Gulf region, arguing this could increase...
Su-35S Jet from Russian Knights Aerobatic Team Deployed for Combat Mission
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercepted two Tu-95 strategic bombers escorted by two Su-35S fighters over the Barents Sea, with at least one of the escorting aircraft coming from Russias Russian Knights aerobatic team. The Norwegian Armed Forces released photos of the encounter on its
Italian Fighters Intercept Russian BE-200, the World's Only Jet Powered Amphibious Military...
Italian Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted a Russian Beriev Be-200 Altair over the Baltic Sea in January during a NATO air policing mission based at Ämari Air Base in Estonia, marking a rare appearance of the worlds only jet-powered amphibious aircraft currently in service and production. A Russian aircraft was detected approaching the...
Norway Pushes Russia Military Hotline as Arctic Risks Rise
Norway is urging Russia to establish a direct military hotline as tensions in the Arctic grow, warning that miscalculations in the High North could trigger escalation even as limited cooperation between the two sides continues. Norways Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen Eirik Kristoffersen, said a direct line between Oslo and...
U.K. Royal Navy Plans New Surveillance Base to Track Russian Shadow Fleet...
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Poland Moves to Seal Eastern Airspace with New Counter-Drone Shield
Poland has signed contracts for a new counter-drone air defence system as Warsaw moves to close gaps exposed by unmanned aerial vehicle incursions along NATOs eastern edge. The
European Countries Close Baltic Sea to Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Disrupting Oil Exports...
Fourteen European countries have announced coordinated measures to restrict access to the Baltic Sea for Russias so-called shadow fleet, targeting Moscows ability to export oil while bypassing international sanctions. As per an
U.S. Announces Seizure of Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker
The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker accused of violating U.S
Turkey Offers to Return S-400 to Russia, Wants Refund
Turkey is weighing the return of its Russian-made S-400 system to Moscow and seeking a refund to repair ties with the United States and regain access to the F-35 program. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan raised the issue with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during talks last week in Ashgabat,
EU Confirms Japan’s Bid to Join Security Action for Europe Defense Fund...
The European Commission has confirmed that Japan has applied to participate in the European Unions Security Action For Europe (SAFE) joint defense financing program, a €150 billion mechanism aimed at boosting defense production and joint procurement across Europe and partner states. SAFE entered into force on May 29 under the EUs “Defense 2030 Goals,” adopted in response to security concerns linked to Russia, the war in Ukraine, and pressure from the U
U.S. Pressures Turkey Over S-400 in Talks on F-35 Fighter Jet Reentry...
The United States has warned Turkey that it must abandon the Russian-made S-400 missile system if it wants to reenter the F-35 fighter jet program. U
Australia Sells A$2.5 billion Over the Horizon Radar to Canada
Diehl Defence Hands Over First Unit of IRIS-T Air Defense System to...
Genocidal Intent Behind Israel Killing Palestinian Children: UN Report
KNDS Delivers First Fully Modernized LEOPARD 2 SWE Tanks to Sweden
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