Ukraine Claims Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Fighter, 2 An-26 Transports
Ukraines defense and intelligence services announced on September 25 that they destroyed multiple Russian aircraft, including a Su-34 fighter-bomber and two An-26 military transport planes. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), strike drones of its “Ghost” special unit hit two An-26 aircraft at the Kacha military airfield in occupied Crimea...
Spain Announces Total Ban on Arms Trade with Israel
Spain has formally imposed a total arms embargo on Israel, approving a decree that bans weapons trade, defense technologies, and related goods while also blocking fuel shipments and settlement products linked to Israel. Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Tuesday that the measure covers “a comprehensive arms embargo” on Israel,...
Sweden Funds Six Technologies Against Hypersonic Missiles, Glide Bombs & UAVs for...
Sweden is advancing six new defence technologies aimed at countering hypersonic missiles, glide bombs and unmanned aerial vehicles for Ukraine, after doubling its innovation funding initiative to
Pakistan to “Make Available” Nuclear Deterrent to Saudi Arabia Under Defense Pact
Pakistan will make available its nuclear deterrence to Saudi Arabia under the new defense pact the two countries signed earlier this week marking the first time an Arab nation will have access to nuclear weapons. Pakistans defense minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has confirmed that his countrys nuclear deterrent “will be made...
EU Commission Proposes Sanctions, Partial Trade Suspension against Israel
The European Commission has
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
Qatar suspended its efforts as a mediator for a ceasefire in Gaza due to continued Israeli airstrikes and threats against its sovereignty, a senior official announced on Tuesday. Dr
Polish F-16 Fires Missile at House While Aiming for Russian Drone
An AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile fired by a Polish F-16 fighter aircraft hit a residential building on September 10 while trying to targeta Russian drone over eastern Poland. The accident happened in the Wyryki-Wola village, Polish newspaper
Gulf States to Activate Joint Defense Mechanisms Following Israeli Bombing of Qatar
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has announced plans to activate joint defense mechanisms following an Israeli airstrike in Qatars capital Doha that allegedly targeted residential facilities housing members of Hamas political bureau delegation. The Supreme Council of the GCC held an extraordinary session in Doha on September 15, chaired by Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
UN Commission Recognizes Israeli Actions in Gaza as Genocide
A UN inquiry commission has found that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide according to the definition of international law. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, stated in its
Israel to Establish "Supreme Armaments Council" for the Next Round of War...
Israel's Defense Ministry is establishing a new "Supreme Armaments Council" to prepare for upcoming wars with Iran and Yemen, Defense Ministry director general Maj. Gen
U.K. Bars Israelis from Top Military Academy over Gaza War
The United Kingdom will exclude Israeli officials from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) starting from September 2026, referring to the continuous Israeli military activity in Gaza. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on September 15 that existing Israeli students would be permitted to complete their studies but new intakes will not be accepted
Russian Deploys Yak-52 Training Aircraft to Intercept Ukrainian Drones
The Russian troops have started employing Yak-52 sports trainer planes to shoot down Ukrainian drones, video evidence shared online shows. In a video cited by
Sikorsky Secures $10.9 Billion U.S. Navy Contract to Build CH-53K Helicopters
Kuwait Extends Leonardo's Support Contract for its Eurofighter Fleet Until 2029
Indian Air Force Officially Retires MiG-21 Fighter Jets
Hanwha Aerospace Develops Vertical Launch System for Korean Aegis Destroyer
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...