Russia has dispatched General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov to the Kursk region following intensified Ukrainian counterattacks, signaling escalating tensions along the southern Russian border. Yevkurov, who was promoted to full Army General by President Vladimir Putin in December, met with Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein in a “working meeting,” as confirmed via Telegram
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
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Turkish firm Aselsan delivered the first Tolun bombs, an analogue of the U.S
Saudi Arabia is reportedly pursuing a deal to acquire 100 KAAN fighter jets from Turkey as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. The discussions regarding the deal took place during a meeting in Istanbul last week between Haluk Gorgun, head of the Turkish Defence Industries Directorate, and Saudi Assistant Defence Minister Khalid Bin Hussein Al-Bayari
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 French Air Force conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria on Sunday as part of the U.S
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
The Finnish Border Guard has intercepted and detained the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 submarine power cable that connects Finland and Estonia. The tanker, currently under police control in Finnish waters, is believed to have severed the power line and multiple communication cables in the Gulf of Finland
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