Sudan Offers Naval Base to Russia on 25-year Lease
Sudan has approved a 25-year lease allowing Russia to establish a naval base on the Red Sea, finalizing a long-delayed arrangement that gives Moscow its first permanent military presence in Africa. Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Sharif confirmed the deal to the
EU Adopts New Law to Launch European Defence Industry Programme
The EU adopted a law on Tuesday creating the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), a new €1.5 billion framework to accelerate defence manufacturing, expand joint procurement and increase backing for Ukraine as security pressures intensify
U.S. Navy Vessel Blocks Russian Oil Tanker from Reaching Venezuela
A sanctioned Russian oil tanker has been unable to reach Venezuela after repeated encounters with a U.S
NATO Deploys U.K. Warship in Historic First to Shadow Russian Destroyer in...
NATO deployed a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer to shadow a Russian Navy vessel through the English Channel, marking what the
Russia Detains Oil Tanker Leaving Estonian Port in Tit-for-Tat Seizure
Russia detained the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Green Admire on May 18 in the Gulf of Finland after it departed from the Estonian port of Sillamäe and entered Russian territorial waters. This is according to Estonias Transport Department, as reported by
Swedish Jets Escort Russian Signals Intelligence Aircraft in First Mission for NATO
Two Swedish Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets have completed their first close-range interception mission under NATO command, escorting a Russian IL-20 Coot signals intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The mission, conducted as part of NATOs Enhanced Air Policing, marks Swedens first operational deployment of a fighter aircraft division abroad since joining the alliance
Poland to Invest $2.55B on ‘East Shield’ Border Project with Russia, Belarus
Poland has begun constructing a
Russian Cyber Attacks Target Dutch Infrastructure in Growing Hybrid Threats
The Netherlands is facing a growing number of hybrid threats, particularly from Russia, according to the 2024 annual report of the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), which was sent to the House of Representatives
No Russian Planes in Papua, Indonesian Minister Tells Australia
Australia has received direct assurances from Indonesia that it will not allow Russian military aircraft to operate from a base in Papua province, following reports that Moscow had requested access to the facility. Defence Minister Richard Marles was quoted as saying by reports on Tuesday that he had spoken to his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who assured him that “reports of the prospect of Russian aircraft operating from Indonesia are simply not true
Submarine Tracking Devices Washed Ashore on U.K. Coast: Planted by Russian Tankers?...
Underwater tracking devices believed to have been planted by Russian vessels have washed ashore on the United Kingdoms coastline, raising concerns about surveillance of the Royal Navys nuclear submarine fleet. According to Royal Navy sources cited by
European Nations Sharply Increase Military Aid to Ukraine Despite Peace Moves
European countries are increasing military aid to Ukraine while peace negotiations led by the U.S
U.S.-Russia Proxy War in Ukraine Could Intensify if Ukraine Signs Minerals Deal...
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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
Air Greenland to Provide Transport and Surveillance to the Danish Armed Forces'...
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