Construction activities have officially begun for three Turkish naval projects: the MUGEM National Aircraft Carrier, the TF-2000 Air Defense Warfare Destroyer, and the MİLDEN National Submarine. The sheet metal cutting ceremonies for these vessels were recently held at the Istanbul Shipyard Command, Turkish media reported
A New Year video featuring a ginkgo leaf and a bird among other military equipment is "ambiguous tacit recognition" of two new fighter jets, a Chinese expert has said. Chinese Military expert Zhang Junshe told
Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) has announced upgrades to its T-90M Proryv and T-72B3 tanks, with over 100 modifications introduced since the onset of military operations in Ukraine. These changes address evolving battlefield challenges and aim to enhance the tanks' combat effectiveness and survivability
Ukrainian FPV drones attacked North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, killing 77 soldiers, where Ukrainian forces are fighting to maintain a foothold. Footage of the strikes has surfaced, reportedly showing the attacks that injured 40 others over three days, writes
At least six Storm Shadow missiles struck multiple locations in Lgov, Kursk Oblast, including a Russian command bunker near the Lgov-2 railway station, according to Ukrainian military sources. The missile strike, reported on December 30, caused damage to the underground bunker, which was built in 2018 and measured approximately 45 by 30 meters
The Ivory Coast has officially announced the transfer of the French military base in Port Bouet to the control of its national armed forces, marking a shift in military operations in the West African nation. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara disclosed the transition during his traditional New Year's Eve address, stating that the base would be renamed "Camp General Corps Ouattara Thomas d'Aquin
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is increasing its production capacity to address a growing backlog of orders for its C919 narrowbody airliner. Comac announced plans on Saturday to expand its manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, where it already employs a workforce of 10,000
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 Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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
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