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European nations, led by France and the UK, are planning a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway, with Italy also expressing openness to contribute.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry has released details and analysis of North Korean-manufactured KN-23 and KN-24 ballistic missiles that Russia has used in strikes against Ukraine.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced the creation of new drone-assault units, marking a new model of warfare that integrates drones with infantry. This initiative aims to enhance the country's combat capabilities.
India's defence ministry is preparing to issue a Request For Proposal (RFP) to Dassault for Rafale jets in May, with a key focus on ensuring the aircraft can carry indigenous missiles.
The British defence ministry announced the arrival of two more Merlin Mk2 helicopters at Cyprus' British Akrotiri air force base, bringing the total number of British Merlin helicopters on the island to four.
Russia's Ministry of Defense announced that its forces have taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, according to RIA Novosti.
A Russian military transport plane reportedly crashed over the Crimean Peninsula, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board.
Qatar's Defence Ministry announced that the Qatar Armed Forces successfully repelled an Iranian drone attack.
Russian Shahed drones are dropping mines from containers. Ukraine’s Defence Ministry advises people not to approach them and to warn children about the danger.
Offices at the Italian defence ministry, rail infrastructure company RFI, and grid-operator Terna were among properties searched by finance police in connection with an ongoing corruption probe. The investigation also included searches at the homes of generals and other officials.
Ukrainian operators of heavy multirotor drones undergo a specialized piloting course, in addition to basic military training, which includes instruction on night navigation and maneuvering with payloads onboard.
Russia's Defence Ministry has reported that more than 280 drones launched by Ukraine were intercepted, according to state news agency Tass.
Qatar Armed Forces intercepted 2 ballistic missiles: Defence ministry Qatar Tribune
Iran has launched attacks targeting Qatar and other US Gulf allies, with Qatar intercepting a missile attack and drone attacks disrupting flights in Dubai. This comes despite US intelligence warnings that contradicted claims of surprise regarding Iran's strikes.
A defence ministry has announced the successful interception of nine ballistic missiles and several drones targeting the state.
A defence ministry has reported that a missile attack targeting the state was successfully intercepted, preventing potential damage.
Chinese and Vietnamese personnel will carry out a joint naval patrol and training exercise in the Gulf of Tonkin this week, extending a practice that has continued despite long-standing competing maritime claims. The joint manoeuvres will take place as part of the China-Vietnam Border Defence Friendship Exchange, which will include medical and cultural exchange events, China’s defence ministry said on Sunday. They will be conducted in waters off China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and...
A defense ministry has reported the interception of four ballistic missiles and several drones, indicating ongoing aerial threats and defensive actions.
South Korea's defence ministry said Saturday that North Korea fired at least one "unidentified projectile" eastward, weeks after Pyongyang dismissed Seoul's latest peace overtures as a "deceptive farce". The post South Korea says North fires unidentified ‘projectile’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry reports that partners can now train AI models on real battlefield data to accelerate autonomous systems development, marking a new technological phase in the war. Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi highlighted the increasing production and use of unmanned systems as crucial for victory, with high-tech systems like reconnaissance drones and ground robots playing a key role in Ukraine's defense, as witnessed firsthand in the Kharkiv region.
Saudi defence ministry says intercepted drones headed to Shaybah oil field Jordan Times
Qatar's armed forces successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, as confirmed by the Defence ministry. This follows earlier reports of armed forces intercepting a missile attack on Qatar.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has dismissed suggestions of a leadership gap within the Ministry of Defence, responding to calls from the Minority in Parliament for a substantive minister.
A former senior Russian Defence Ministry official from North Ossetia has been detained in a corruption case, with investigators alleging embezzlement of budget funds through a structure he supposedly created.
Japan is considering a significant expansion of its military presence on Iwoto – the island south of Tokyo better known as Iwo Jima and the site of one of World War II’s fiercest battles – as it responds to growing Chinese activity in the Pacific Ocean. The Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday that the defence ministry planned to strengthen its presence on the volcanic island, about 1,207km south of the Japanese capital. Analysts say the aim is to bolster the economic and military security o...
Indian Air Force, defence ministry have not yet confirmed whether the aircraft has crashed
Iran’s Armed Forces respect the sovereignty of Turkey and deny firing any missile towards its territory, it said in a statement carried by state media on Thursday. Turkey’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that a ballistic missile fired from Iran toward Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile […]
A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by Nato air defence systems, Turkish officials said on Wednesday. The defence ministry said it had been “engaged and neutralised by Nato air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean”. It did not specify the missile’s intended target. A Turkish official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the missile had been “aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veer...
A Saudi defense ministry official reported a second drone attack on a Saudi oil refinery in two days, though it caused no damage.
India's Defence Ministry signed agreements worth Rs 5,083 crore to acquire helicopters and missiles for the Navy, with deals signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
India's Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters, aiming to enhance the air defense capabilities of frontline warships.
A fire broke out at the US embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, after an explosion on the premises, two sources told Reuters news agency.
A Bangladeshi national was killed in the UAE following Iranian attacks, and an Indian national died in Oman after being hit by a projectile, highlighting the human cost of the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Several US warplanes crashed, crew survived: Kuwait defence ministry - Region - World Ahram Online
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry says ’several’ US warplanes have crashed in the country, all the crew survived
Iran has fired at least 165 ballistic missiles on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since yesterday, the UAE's Defence Ministry said in a statement today.
Israel and US launch attack on Iran, targeting its leadership The Straits Times
One person was killed in Abu Dhabi after the United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday, the country’s state news agency reported, as Qatar’s defence ministry said it had…
Israel launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran on Saturday morning “to remove threats to Israel,” the Israeli Defence Ministry said in a statement. Sirens were sounded across Israel to warn the…
Georgia's Imedi TV reportedly switched its website security to a firm also utilized by the Russian Defence Ministry and Hamas, coinciding with UK sanctions against the media outlet.
Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that the new Ministry of Defence team has focused on strengthening air defense and implemented an After Action Review system to analyze Russian attacks.
The acquisition of the Italian-made Giuseppe Garibaldi makes Indonesia the second Southeast Asian country after Thailand to operate an aircraft carrier.
Cambodia's Defence Ministry has urged Thailand to withdraw what it calls false claims regarding a grenade attack.
According to Defence Ministry, the vessel is engineered to act as a 'Dolphin Hunter', focused on detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas
Islamabad said it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan early on Sunday, targeting what it called hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for recent attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Red Crescent Society said more than a dozen people were killed. Pakistan did not specify the locations targeted, but the Afghan Defence Ministry said in a statement “various civilian areas” in the provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika in eastern Afghanistan were hit, including a religious madrasa...
The Cypriot Defence Ministry confirmed that ten Cypriot participants have secured approximately €14 million in funding from European Commission's European Defence Fund (EDF) projects.
Russia's Defence Ministry has published a list of European addresses allegedly linked to joint drone production with Ukraine, implying potential retaliatory actions against these firms.
US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says The Straits Times
Ukraine's Defence Ministry reports that ground robots have conducted 24,500 missions in the first three months of the year, indicating an increasing automation of warfare on the frontlines.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence reported a significant increase in ground robotic system missions, with 9,000 combat and logistical tasks completed in March. This indicates a growing reliance on ground drones by Ukraine's defense forces.
A Russian military transport plane has crashed in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people, according to the defense ministry.
Israel's defense minister has announced plans to establish an expanded buffer zone in southern Lebanon, extending up to the Litani River, and has threatened to destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border, adopting a 'Rafah and Beit Hanoun model' from Gaza, raising concerns about the displacement of approximately 600,000 people. The IDF is looking to demolish south Lebanon villages and establish permanent outposts.
Coordinated strikes by Ukraine's defence forces on infrastructure facilities in Russia's Leningrad Oblast have blocked a significant portion of Russia's oil exports via the Baltic Sea.
Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced that the Qatar Armed Forces successfully thwarted a drone attack originating from Iran.
India's Air Force is set to significantly enhance its capabilities by concluding major contracts for 114 Rafale fighter jets, up to 60 medium transport aircraft, and additional airborne early warning systems by fiscal year 2026-27.
Saudi Arabia intercepts more than 20 drones in east: defence ministry Kuwait Times
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria's Ministry of Defence emphasized the pivotal role of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in the nation's successes against terrorism, banditry, and other security threats.
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles that were launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said, just ahead of a meeting of regional and Islamic foreign…
Israel's defense minister announced that Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most senior leaders and top security official, was killed in overnight strikes. This claim, if confirmed, would make him the most senior Iranian figure to die in the ongoing conflict after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry is setting up a system of military technology competence centres, with the first to be the A1 Defense AI Center.
A 31-year-old employee of the Dutch Ministry of Defence has been arrested on suspicion of stealing military equipment from an air force base.
Nigeria's Defence Ministry has emphasized the importance of timely pension payments for military retirees, highlighting that many depend on these entitlements for their livelihood and well-being.
Four ballistic missiles, several drones intercepted: Defence ministry Qatar Tribune
Qatar's Defence Ministry has announced the interception of a missile attack, indicating a defensive action against incoming projectiles.
United States officials were flown from the Harir airbase near the Iraqi city of Erbil to the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri airbase in Cyprus, the Cyprus Mail has been informed, though it is not clear whether they remain there. A spokesperson for the British defence ministry said that the US officials, some of whom were consular […]
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.
Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.
India's defence ministry unveiled a plan to transform its military by 2047 into a modern, integrated force
Four Ghanaian soldiers who sustained minor injuries during a missile attack on their base in southern Lebanon are stable and recovering well, according to an update from the Ministry of Defence.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 6 - At least 160 Italian Navy personnel will be deployed aboard an Italian ship to the Cyprus area to defend the island which was hit by an Iranian-made drone amid the US-Israeli-Iranian war earlier this week, the Italian defence ministry said Friday. The operation will take place as part of a coordinated effort between Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. The number of personnel deployed may vary depending on the type of vessel—frigate or destroyer—deployed, the mini...
Ukraine's Defence Ministry announced that drones eliminated 88,898 Russian troops over the winter, with total losses exceeding 92,000.
The U.S. and Israel said they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claimed it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.
The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting three ballistic missiles and 121 out of 129 drones on Wednesday, with cumulative figures rising since the start of the Iranian attack on February 28.
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said in a statement that there were no casualties or injuries in incident, adding that Turkey reserves the […]
An Iranian ballistic missile struck a United States military base in Al-Udeid, Qatar, on Tuesday, according to Qatar's Ministry of Defense. This strike is part of Tehran's retaliatory actions against targets in the Gulf.
Qatar's air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha's defence ministry said in a statement after the Islamic republic earlier targeted gas facilities in the Gulf state.
7 ballistic missiles intercepted, 5 drones shot down, Defence Ministry says
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced that several American F-15 military aircraft crashed within the country's territory. The crew members survived without injuries and are in good condition.
Britain responding to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base, says UK Defence Ministry The Star
Iranian attacks on the UAE leave 3 dead and 58 injured, with air defences intercepting almost all missiles and drones.
The Cypriot defence ministry is “taking all the necessary measures” in light of strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on Iran, minister Vasilis Palmas said on Saturday.
The IDF sent a national announcement warning citizens to remain near protected areas.
The Russian Defence Ministry claims its air defences destroyed 97 “Ukrainian drones”, including 40 over occupied Crimea and 10 over the Black Sea.
Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has dismissed concerns over the absence of a substantive Defence Minister, insisting that operations at the ministry remain fully functional.
The defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude the investigation into 13.6 kilograms of TNT that went missing during a national guard training exercise, Defence Minister…
Two trainee Agniveers have died in Shillong from a suspected meningococcal bacterial infection, prompting immediate precautionary and containment measures by the defence ministry.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has said that the country's wartime strategy is based on three key objectives: strengthening air defence, halting Russian forces across all fronts and depriving Russia of
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
John Healey has said he hopes 2026 will mark the end of the war in Ukraine and that he wants to be the defence secretary who deploys British troops there.
A Russian drone reportedly entered Romanian airspace, triggering an air raid alert and drawing strong condemnation from Romanian authorities. This incident marks another violation of NATO member territory amidst ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine.
The UK government has announced an expansion of its energy bill support scheme, providing additional aid to thousands of businesses, particularly larger energy users. This move comes as ministers set out a new £600 million plan to help firms cope with rising energy costs.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry expressed sorrow over the death of Prebet Muhammad Amiru, who died from injuries sustained in the Bentong incident, with the minister vowing no tolerance for misconduct.
The Turkish defence ministry spokesman called for 'common sense to prevail' after rocks were thrown at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of Eoka's creation, following warnings from a former Turkish defence minister.
India's defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26, marking the highest level ever recorded, according to data from the defence ministry.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
A former procurement manager at Ghana's Ministry of Defence, Mr. Frank Oliver Kpodo, is set to face prosecution over an alleged GH¢4.8 million fraud, following calls from the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee.
Qatar's Defence Ministry has announced that the Qatar Armed Forces successfully foiled a drone attack.
The Malaysian Defence Ministry has introduced the JanaVeteran project, aiming to empower Malaysian Armed Forces veterans and help them earn up to RM3,000 monthly. This initiative seeks to improve the financial well-being of former service members.
Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced it is mourning martyrs who were killed while performing their national duty.
Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have destroyed 283 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian territory on the night of March 20-21, with several oil refineries potentially being among the targets.
Russia’s defence ministry has released footage of its fighter jets carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles conducting exercises over the Sea of Japan, or East Sea, with the move interpreted as a message…
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles that were launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said, just ahead of a meeting of regional and Islamic foreign…
Defence ministry announces interception of 9 ballistic missiles, several drones Qatar Tribune
The key UAE oil hub of Fujairah has suspended loadings as war-related halts mount, following repeated Iranian drone strikes on the facility and other energy sites in the region, further escalating tensions.
The People’s Liberation Army ramped up aircraft sorties near Taiwan over the weekend, ending two weeks of relative calm just as a defiant speech by Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te drew a strong rebuke from Beijing. From 6am on Saturday to 6am on Sunday, Taiwan detected 26 PLA aircraft sorties operating around the island. Sixteen of these entered the island’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ), according to data released by Taiwan’s defence ministry on Sunday. The 26 sorties marked a...
Nigeria’s Defence Ministry calls for prioritizing timely military pension payment, stressing its critical role in the welfare of retired veterans and famil Read More: https://punchng.com/defence-ministry-urges-timely-pension-payment-for-retired-military-personnel/
Turkey's defence ministry says a ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern…
Indian ambassador praises Qatar leadership for ensuring safety, stability during conflict Qatar Tribune
Turkey’s defence ministry reports NATO forces have shot down a third Iranian ballistic missile in Turkish airspace, escalating regional tensions. Read More:…
Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) is purchasing domestically produced surface-to-air missiles.
Qatar subjected to 9 ballistic missile, several drone attacks: Defence ministry Qatar Tribune
Defence ministry announces interception of missile Qatar Tribune
Germany's decision not to contribute militarily to Cyprus's security is a result of close coordination with allies and an agreed division of labor, rather than reluctance or indifference, according to the German Defence Ministry spokeswoman.
Russian Defence Ministry claims over 50 drones were downed over occupied Crimea.
Azerbaijan warned on Thursday that it was preparing unspecified response measures after a pair of Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave, raising concern about further spillover of the conflict in the Middle East. “These attacks will not remain unanswered,” the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said in a statement. It added that it was investigating the types of drones used in the attack, and “preparing the necessary response measures to protect th...
Turkey “will not hesitate” to act against “hostile attitudes” shown towards the Turkish Cypriots as the conflict in the region widens, the country’s defence ministry’s spokesman rear admiral Zeki…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Israel to “keep going until the end”, saying the U.S.
Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.
Sri Lanka rescued 32 “critically wounded” sailors aboard the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank on Wednesday just outside the island’s territorial waters, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. No information was immediately available on the cause of the explosion that sank the vessel, but Herath told parliament that the injured sailors were taken to a hospital in the island’s south. The 180-crew frigate had issued a distress call at dawn. Sri Lanka’s defence ministry said it was searching ...
The Russian Defence Ministry published a video last week purporting to show a dual Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen captured as a prisoner of war, alleging he had been forced to enlist in the Ukrainian…
The Afghan defence ministry said "the fighting is still ongoing" against Pakistani forces.
Qatar's Ministry of Defense claims that its forces shot down two Russian Su-24 aircraft from Iran, Sky News reports.
Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning but their crew survived, Kuwait's defence ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf. The post Several US…
Kuwait's defense ministry says the crews are safe. Meanwhile, the US has urged people to stay away from its embassy in Kuwait as smoke was seen rising from the vicinity. Follow our live updates.
The UAE has detected 165 ballistic missiles, destroying 152, and intercepted two cruise missiles, its defence ministry said
Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.
Qatar’s defence ministry said it had downed all missiles targeting the country in a second wave of attacks on Saturday, as Bahrain said it had successfully dealt with missiles in its airspace, Iran…
Israel's defence ministry has announced it had launched a "pre-emptive strike" on Iran as sirens sounded in Jerusalem and people across the country received phone alerts about an "extremely serious" threat.
The defence ministry on Friday said three flight-trials of a very short-range air defence missile system were conducted successfully from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry announced it is actively engaging in economic warfare to block Russia's shadow fleet, which Moscow uses to circumvent Western energy sanctions imposed since the full-scale invasion.
Pilot attempted last-minute ejection early Wednesday but died in crash, ministry says
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has instructed the FSB to strengthen protection for senior officials of Russia's Ministry of Defence, the defense-industrial base, and representatives of state and municipal authorities.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has stated that joint military exercises with Western powers will not compromise the nation's neutrality towards China.
Mexico's most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed during a security operation to arrest him, the defence ministry has said.
Tarique Rahman to address nation at 6:30pm The Daily Star