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Belarus Defence Ministry says combat readiness inspections have begun

Belarus' Defence Ministry said on Monday it had started combat readiness inspections of the armed forces, a latest round of military activity in the close Russian ally which has lent logistical support to Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2023

Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for buying howitzers, BrahMos missiles, UH Maritime helicopters

In a big push towards 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, Defence Ministry on Thursday approved proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for buying different weapon systems for the Indian defence forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 16, 2023

Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring

A balloon that came down on a remote Taiwanese-held islet close to China's coast was used for weather monitoring and had no audio-visual recording equipment on board, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Saturday after analysing the remains.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin launches nuclear missile-carrying bombers in terrifying threat to West

The Tu-95 fleet is a vital part of Russia's nuclear armoury, however the planes have also been utilised to launch destructive non-atomic missiles, wreaking large-scale destruction in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

MIG-21 fighter jet crashes in Croatia, pilots eject and survive

A two-seater MIG-21 plane crashed during a military drill on Tuesday in an uninhabited forest area of Slatina in northeastern Croatia but both pilots were rescued, the Croatian Defence Ministry said.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Brazil military finds no evidence of election fraud, dashing hopes of Bolsonaro supporters

Jair Bolsonaro frequently raised doubts about integrity of election in the run-up to his loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022

After weeks of chaos, Russia says partial mobilisation is complete

Russia has completed the partial military mobilisation announced by President Vladimir Putin in September, the Defence Ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Russian forces "preparing to work under radioactive contamination" - Moscow

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that it had prepared its forces to work in conditions of radioactive contamination, after Moscow accused Ukraine of planning to detonate a "dirty bomb" - something Kyiv has strongly denied.

Reuters · Oct 24, 2022

20 officers linked to loan graft of B30m

Builders of the army's housing loan projects have complained to the Defence Ministry over alleged corruption in the force's internal loan system, which is believed to implicate at least 20 military officers.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

France wants to be India's best partner in defence manufacturing: French envoy Emmanuel Lenain

The envoy said French and Indian companies are working together on “equipment of the future”, platforms and engines

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022