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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force held an official flag-raising ceremony and welcomed the 7th Mogami-class frigate, Niyodo, into its fleet. This was reported on the official website of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The flag-raising ceremo...

May 21, 2025

17:40

Japan has adopted a seventh Mogami-class frigate to its fleet

May 21, 2025

17:32

Belarus has adopted the V-2 wheeled armored personnel carrier

Belarus has adopted a new wheeled armored personnel carrier, the V-2, equipped with the Adunok-BM30.2 combat module. The State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus announced this. The vehicle, also known as the MZKT-690...

#the Republic of Belarus

The damaged Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant fulfilled over 2,000 orders for the Russian defense industry. Ostorozhno Novosti Telegram channel published detailed photos and videos of the damage. As a result of the drone strike and the ensu...

May 21, 2025

17:12

Targeted Electronics Plant Fulfilled Over 2,000 Orders for Russian Defense Industry

May 21, 2025

16:05

Trump Estimates Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield at $175 Billion

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of an ambitious missile defense project called the Golden Dome and shared additional details about the initiative. He made the announcement during his speech at the White House. Trump emphasiz...

May 21, 2025

14:19

Russians have converted a Yak-52 training aircraft to counter drones

The Russians have converted the Yak-52 training aircraft into a light fighter, the Yak-52B2, to counter long-range kamikaze drones. Russian propaganda military correspondents reported on this. “One of the Russian research and design bureaus ...

May 21, 2025

13:29

Russians Repurpose Ka-52 Damaged in Ukraine as a Monument

Russians were unable to repair the damaged Ka-52 attack helicopter in Ukraine and decided to turn it into a monument. The Military Watch reported on this, which also published photos from Russian propagandists linked to the army aviation. Th...

#Aviation

#Helicopters

#Occupants elimination

Russia has armed one of its newly established artillery brigades with Koksan self-propelled guns (SPGs) received from North Korea. Telegram channel @mag_vodogray published this information with reference to Russian statements. They published...

May 21, 2025

13:19

Russia has armed one of the newly established artillery brigades with Koksan SPGs

May 21, 2025

13:09

Rheinmetall Confirms Location for New UK Barrel Plant

German defense giant Rheinmetall has chosen the location for a new barrel production plant in the United Kingdom. This was announced on the company’s official website. The new barrel production facility will be located in the town of Telford...

May 21, 2025

12:57

Czech Citizen Who Joined the Russian Military Seeks Help from the Czech Government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is reviewing the case of a Czech citizen who traveled to Russia, joined the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and is now requesting assistance. Foreign Ministry spokesman Daniel Drake ...

May 21, 2025

12:50

National Guard Suspends Unit Commander After Missile Strike Near Shostka

The Command of the National Guard of Ukraine has suspended the commander of a military unit following a Russian missile strike near Shostka in the Sumy region. The press service of the National Guard of Ukraine reported this. As a result of ...

#Ballistic missiles

#National Guard of Ukraine

#Sumy region

The Ukrainian Defense Forces drones attacked a Russian plant that produces electronics for electronic warfare systems. The Astra news outlet reported on this. The targeted facility was the Bolkhov Semiconductor Devices Plant, located in the ...

May 21, 2025

11:53

Drones Strike Military Electronics Plant in Russia

May 21, 2025

10:52

128th and 31st Brigade Operators Eliminate Russian Forces in Vilne Pole

FPV drone operators of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade neutralized a group of Russian soldiers in the village of Vilne Pole, Donetsk region. The brigade's press service published the video of the incident. The group of Russians entered th...

May 21, 2025

10:35

Kenyan military demonstrates Serbian Nora B52 self-propelled guns on Russian chassis

The Kenyan military demonstrated using the Serbian Nora B52K1 155mm self-propelled artillery system, mounted on a Russian KamAZ-63501 chassis. The Kenyan Ministry of Defense published photos taken during the exercises. The exact number of se...

May 21, 2025

10:16

The prototype of the US unmanned fighter jet is ready to fly. First photos of the YFQ-42

The American company General Atomics has created the first functional prototype of an unmanned fighter jet, named YFQ-42A. General David Alvin, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, published a photo of the first prototype. “As the Department ...

Ukrainian company SKIFTECH, known for its tactical simulators based on laser technology, has unveiled a new development — a drone simulator designed to train operators in aerial ammunition drops. The system is based on the DJI Mavic platform. ...

#USA

May 21, 2025

10:00

Ukrainian company develops Mavic-based drone simulator for munition drop training

#Training

The first assault motorcycle company in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was formed as part of the 425th separate assault Skala regiment. This was reported by the regiment's press service. Judging by the published photos, among other tactics, the...

May 20, 2025

22:58

Ukrainian military forms the first motorcycle assault company under the Skala Regiment

#Armed Forces of Ukraine

In Russia, 20,000 migrants who received citizenship of the aggressor country were sent to war against Ukraine after raids by security forces. This was reported by ASTRA. During the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, Alexander Bastryki...

May 20, 2025

20:40

Russia drafts 20,000 migrants after granting them citizenship

#Russia

The European Union has imposed additional restrictive measures against three Russian organizations involved in the development and use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. The European Council's press service announced this. The sanctions apply t...

May 20, 2025

19:45

EU imposes sanctions on Russia for use of chemical weapons on the front lines

May 20, 2025

18:32

Ukrainian emergency services to receive six THeMIS-based engineering drones

Estonian company Milrem Robotics, with the support of the French government, is preparing to transfer six THeMIS tracked drones to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. This was reported in the company's official press release. It is noted...

#State Emergency Service of Ukraine

#UGV

The Turkish Armed Forces have adopted the AKKOR 10 system for the interception and physical destruction of threats such as anti-tank guided missiles. This was reported in the annual report of the Turkish company Aselsan. In 2024, the company...

May 20, 2025

17:59

Turkey has adopted the AKKOR 10 active protection system

May 20, 2025

17:19

A series of Predator REBOFF fiber optic drones has been codified for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

A series of domestic Predator REBOFF fiber optic strike FPV drones has been codified for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense reported on this. In various modifications, the drones fly at different ranges and are equipped wit...

The 13th Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine performed a successful operation to evacuate a wounded soldier using a ground-based robotic system, delivering the soldier to safety 12 kilometers from the front line. The brigade's pre...

May 20, 2025

16:37

Khartiia ground drone evacuates wounded soldier 12 km from the front line

#Kharkiv region

#National Guard of Ukraine

#UGV

One of the Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry enterprises has signed a memorandum of cooperation with KNDS Belgium SA. The Ukrainian Defense Industry press service reported on this. The parties intend to jointly organize the asse...

May 20, 2025

16:15

Ukrainian Defense Industry Signs Memorandum with KNDS Belgium on Medium-Caliber Ammunition

#Belgium

#Cooperation

Ukraine offers investment to the American Patriot air defense system manufacturer. Cooperation is also being proposed to other U.S. defense companies. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on this. Defense Minister Rustem Umierov recen...

May 20, 2025

15:28

Ukraine Seeks Partnership with Patriot Missile Manufacturer

May 20, 2025

15:15

Ukrainian Sniper Halts Russian Armored Vehicle with Single Shot

A sniper using a large-caliber rifle struck the driver-mechanic of a Russian armored personnel carrier from a distance of 1,700 meters during an enemy assault operation. The military Telegram channel Sniper Group E40 published the footage of th...

#Occupants elimination

#Sniping

Polish K2 Black Panther main battle tanks made their debut during the Slovak Shield 25 military exercises in Slovakia. The 9th Braniewo Armored Cavalry Brigade of the Polish Armed Forces reported on this. They posted photos from the NATO man...

May 20, 2025

13:44

Polish K2 Tanks Make Debut in Slovakia Exercises

May 20, 2025

12:44

Media: EU Agrees on €150 Billion Rearmament Fund

EU countries have agreed on proposals to create a new credit mechanism called Security Action for Europe, worth €150 billion, aimed at strengthening Europe's defense. Reuters reported on this. The Fund will offer loans to EU members and cert...

#EU

The Royal Danish Air Force has received four new multi-role F-35A fighter jets. The Danish Ministry of Defense reported on this. The new F-35 jets landed at the Fighter Wing Skrydstrup air base via the Azores after a flight from Lockheed Mar...

May 20, 2025

10:50

Denmark Receives New Batch of F-35 Fighters

May 20, 2025

10:06

USA Assembles First B61-13 Nuclear Bomb

The United States has assembled the first B61-13 nuclear bomb, completing its development a year ahead of schedule. The U.S. Department of Energy announced this on May 19, according to The War Zone. The bomb is designed to strike heavily for...

May 20, 2025

09:52

U.S. Company Launches Augmented Reality Glasses for Military Use

Rivet Industries has announced the start of production of a new line of augmented reality (AR) glasses, Hard Spec, designed for military and industrial users. According to a report by Defense Connect, the company says the AR glasses are tailore...

#USA

Russia has developed a compact version of the Shahed (Geran) kamikaze drone for use near the front lines, according to the Russian defense-focused Telegram channel AeroKot. The new drone, dubbed Tyuvik (named after a small bird of of prey — Lev...

May 19, 2025

22:47

Russia Develops Front-Line Mini-Shahed Drone Called Tyuvik

#Russia

Italy will provide Ukraine with a third SAMP/T air and missile defense system as part of its eleventh military aid package, Formiche reports. The new package reportedly includes 400 M113 armored personnel carriers, ammunition, and an additional...

May 19, 2025

22:17

Italy to Send Another SAMP/T Air Defense System to Ukraine — Media

May 19, 2025

21:12

Romania Authorizes Military to Shoot Down Drones, Conduct Operations in Peacetime

Romania has enacted new laws allowing its armed forces to shoot down enemy drones and carry out military operations on national territory during peacetime. As reported by Defense Romania, interim President Ilie Bolojan signed two legislative ac...

May 19, 2025

20:10

EU, UK Agree on New Defence and Security Cooperation Deal

The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new defense and security cooperation pact, paving the way for deeper collaboration in military procurement and other strategic areas. According to Suspilne TV, the agreement was announc...

May 19, 2025

19:25

First Footage Appears of Ukrainian Interceptor Drone Targeting Shahed

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have deployed a Sting interceptor drone, to combat Russian-Iranian Shahed-type strike drones. A video of the interceptor being used was published by the Ukrainian Wild Hornets group. This video is the first publ...

May 19, 2025

18:49

Ukrainian Military Adopts KRAMPUS Robotic Flamethrower System

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has approved the domestically developed KRAMPUS mobile robotic flamethrower strike system for use by the Armed Forces, according to the ministry’s press service. The KRAMPUS platform is designed for both offen...

Finland will supply artillery ammunition to Ukraine using funds from frozen Russian assets, according to a statement from the Finland’s Ministry of Defence. The deliveries will take place under a European Union initiative, with a total value of...

May 19, 2025

18:07

Finland to Supply Ukraine With Ammunition Using Frozen Russian Assets

May 19, 2025

17:23

China Establishes New Military Academies as Part of Armed Forces Reform

China’s ground forces have established three new military academies as part of a broader reform of the country’s military education system, according to the South China Morning Post. The new institutions are intended to reflect a fundamentally ...

#Asia

#China

A Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian 126th Coastal Defence Brigade in Perevalne, in Russian-occupied Crimea, destroyed an ammunition depot and four buildings, according to independent media outlet ASTRA, citing its own sources. More than 2,0...

May 19, 2025

16:42

Ukrainian Drones Destroy Ammunition Depot, Buildings of Russian Military Brigade in Crimea

May 19, 2025

15:58

Drones Strike Russian Gas Platforms in Black Sea, Hitting Enemy Radar

The Security Service of Ukraine carried out a successful special operation, during which targets on the captured gas drilling platforms in the Black Sea were struck. The Security Service of Ukraine reported on this. The operation, carried ou...

#Black Sea

#Security Service of Ukraine

May 19, 2025

15:00

Belgium to Transfer Tank to Ukraine for Which Luch Design Bureau Has Already Developed a Missile

As part of a new military aid package, Belgium will transfer a modernized Leopard 1 tank, for which the Luch Design Bureau has developed an anti-tank missile. Future Army reported on this. The transferred Leopard 1 tank will be equipped with...

May 19, 2025

13:29

India Reports Capture of Intact PL-15 Missile Acquired by Pakistan From China

During recent aerial skirmishes between India and Pakistan, the Indian side captured a Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missile with minor damage, which had been launched from a fighter jet. The National Interest reported on this, citing The War Zone. ...

May 19, 2025

11:37

Zelensky: Ukraine Already Using Australian M1 Abrams on Front Line

Ukraine is already using Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks on the front line. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced this during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The President thanked the Australian leader for...

May 19, 2025

10:02

Belarus Shows Chekan-V Attack Drone With Swarm Capability

The JSC 558 Aircraft Repair Plant of Belarus has introduced an updated version of its Chekan attack drone, known as the Chekan-V, according to the State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus The upgraded drone is capable of...

#Neighbor nations

Ukrainian forces have destroyed 100 Russian kamikaze drones using unmanned aerial interceptors, the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) said in a statement. The interceptions were carried out by the Darknode unit of the 412th Nemesis Regiment and inc...

May 18, 2025

22:32

Darknode Unit Shoots Down 100 Kamikaze Drones Using Interceptors – USF

#Air Defense

The US military has delivered blood by drone during the Swift Response 2025 multinational exercise held at the Pabradė training ground in Lithuania, Defence Blog reported. The operation used a TRV-150 unmanned aerial vehicle to drop a package c...

May 18, 2025

21:37

US Army Delivers Blood by Drone, Following Ukrainian Azov Military Innovation