The Czech Ministry of Defence has extended its lease of Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035, securing a 25% more favorable deal than previously proposed, officials confirmed following a decision by the Collegium of the Minister. The renegotiated contract was finalized after extensive discussions with Sweden, and includes 12 Gripen aircraft—10 single-seat and 2 two-seat variants—along with servicing and pilot training
The Israeli Air Force struck military targets in Tehran on the afternoon of June 18, including what was reported to be a bunker possibly housing Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This is according to Clash Report
France and Spain signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Airbus and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) to procure seven A400M Atlas military transport aircraft by 2028, ensuring continued production of the aircraft through the end of that year. The
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has publicly admitted that the U.N
North Korea will deploy 1,000 military sappers to Russias Kursk region to assist with demining operations, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced following a visit to Pyongyang on June 17. Shoigu said the decision was made during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, several Middle Eastern countries are increasingly turning to South Korea to meet their evolving defense needs, with a strong focus on acquiring fighter jets, submarines, missile systems and helicopters. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (U
Russia launched a major overnight airstrike on June 15, crippling Ukraines largest oil refinery and hitting multiple targets across Ukrainian-held territory. The refinery, located in central Ukraines Poltava region, was struck by a combination of Geran-2 drones, Kalibr cruise missiles, and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, according to sources close to the operation
Denmark has approved a fast-tracked defense procurement worth
Iran has claimed it shot down two Israeli F-35I Adir stealth jets during a retaliatory exchange following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, triggering a wave of disputed evidence and rising tensions between the two regional powers. The Israeli Air Force had launched a high-intensity operation codenamed Rising Lion on June 13, striking sites across Iran, including the Natanz nuclear facility and military compounds near Tehran
Iran launched a wide-ranging missile attack on Israel late Friday in response to Israeli airstrikes that killed senior Iranian military officials, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami. The IRGC said its retaliatory strike, named Operation True Promise III, was aimed at Israeli airbases and military-industrial facilities involved in earlier attacks on Iranian territory