Russian defense ministry says warplane hit Ukrainian troops on Snake Island
Russian forces withdrew from Snake Island in the Black Sea on June 30
DEFENCE
US Military to Use High-Altitude Balloons Against China, Russia: Report
The US military is working on using high-altitude balloons to monitor China and Russia, according to a report by POLITICO. The balloons, capable of flying at up to 90,000 feet (27.4 kilometers), would reportedly become a part of the country’s extensive surveillance network for tracking hypersonic weapons. The development comes amid international concern that Russia […]
Russia Claims Ukraine Arms Spreading to Middle East, Black Market
Russia on Tuesday claimed that some of the weapons the West is sending to Ukraine are spreading across the Middle East and ending up on the black market. Speaking in televised remarks, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Ukraine had received more than 28,000 tonnes of military cargo so far, and some of the Western weapons were appearing in the Middle East. He did not provide any details to […]
Greek PM criticizes ‘constant aggressive behavior’ of Turkey
Greece has voiced strong support for Ukraine in its war against the Russian invasion
US F-35 fighters arrive in South Korea as joint military drills ramp up
The six F-35As will be in South Korea for 10 days, South Korea’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement
Thailand to Buy Israeli-Made Hermes 900 Drones
The Royal Thai Navy has selected Israeli aerospace firm Elbit Systems to supply seven Hermes 900 Kochav drones for four billion baht ($112.2 million). According to local media, the company’s pitch bested more than a dozen proposals from Turkey, China, Israel, and the US for the southeast Asian nation’s new maritime surveillance drones. Navy spokesman […]
Turkish Bayraktar Drone Fires Laser-Guided Missile During Trial
Turkey’s landmark Bayraktar Akinci attack drone successfully fired a new laser-guided missile in a recent trial. During the test, the drone took off from Corlu airfield in northwestern Turkey and flew at an average altitude of 30,000 feet (9.1 kilometers). It struck a floating target laser-marked by another Bayraktar drone flying below cloud-level. The test […]
Russia Claims Ukraine’s Lysychansk, Entire Lugansk Region
Russia’s defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, said Sunday that Moscow’s forces have taken the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk and now control the entire region of Lugansk, which has been the target of fierce battles in recent weeks. “Sergei Shoigu has informed the commander-in-chief of the Russian armed forces, Vladimir Putin, of the liberation of the People’s Republic of Lugansk,” the defense ministry […]
Indian army orders high altitude weapon locating radar
The Indian Army has awarded state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited an estimated $50 million contract for six Weapon Locating Radars optimized for high altitude. The Radar House Electronics and Radar Development Establishment-developed Swathi Mark II can rapidly locate a range of weapons from a distance of 60 to 80 kilometers (37 to 50 miles). The army […]
Turkey Begins 500-Ton Submarine Construction
Turkish defense company STM announced the construction of the STM 500 diesel-electric submarine this week. The 500-ton mini-sub is expected to be built by 2026, while the “full project” might take two more years. Turkish Defence Industries Presidency head Ismail Demir said that the vessel will be equipped with advanced weapons and equipment for tasks […]