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Russian Defense Ministry Confirms Downing Of Foreign-Made Missiles

Russia's Defense Ministry intercepted Storm Shadow missiles launched by Ukraine, with evidence of the attack provided through images and video footage.

China Conducts Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan

China's military exercises around Taiwan escalate tensions, drawing condemnation from Taiwan's Defense Ministry.

In His Final Act as Mexico's President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador Deepens The Military's Power

The new law now fully places the National Guard and its 120,000 troops under the command of the Defense Ministry

Latin Times · Oct 7, 2024

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Japan's defense ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China

Japan’s Defense Ministry has sought a record 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat, while focusing on unmanned weapons and AI to make up for the declining number of servicemembers as a result of the country’s…

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

Probe at German military base finds no evidence that the water supply was tampered with

Germany's Defense Ministry says an investigation found no evidence that the water supply at a major air force barracks in western Germany was tampered with, two days after the facility was sealed off for hours over fears of possible sabotage

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

The head of Russia's military park and a top Defense Ministry official are arrested for fraud

The director of a park showcasing Russia's military might was arrested on fraud charges, along with a top Defense Ministry official, part of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office in the top echelons of the military leadership

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Japan's defense minister begins visits to Cambodia and Vietnam, both under Beijing's shadow

Japan’s defense minister has held talks with senior officials in Cambodia, a top ally of China, as he begins a Southeast Asian trip that will also take him to Vietnam, whose relations with Beijing are complicated by maritime disputes

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

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Russia detains former deputy defense minister on corruption charges in the latest military arrest

Russian security services say a former defense ministry official has been arrested on corruption charges

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Romania says more Russian debris from the Ukraine war has landed on its territory

Debris from what is believed to be a Russian drone landed in Romania, the country’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

A year ago, Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin with a mutiny

On a lazy summer weekend a year ago, Russia was jolted by the stunning news of an armed uprising

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

Russia fires deputy defense minister jailed on bribery charges and extends his arrest

Russian authorities have formally dismissed a deputy defense minister jailed on bribery charges and accused by Kremlin critics of living a lavish lifestyle

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Why are top Russian military officials being arrested

The arrests began last month when a Russian deputy defense minister was detained

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Russian Defense Ministry Official Arrested For Bribery

Recent arrests and leadership changes in the Russian Defense Ministry highlight challenges in the country's military and political landscape.

Cambodia Military Base Explosion Caused By Technical Issue

Tragic explosion at Cambodian military base kills 20 soldiers due to technical issue with ammunition handling. Defense Ministry confirms accident, warns ag...

North Korea Increases Military Preparedness Amid US-South Korea Drills

Kim Jong Un calls for enhanced war capabilities against U.S. and South Korea amid rising tensions due to North Korea's missile tests and threats.

Massive fraud uncovered in Ukrainian Defense Ministry weapons purchases

Discover the shocking case of fraudulent weapon purchases in Ukraine's Defense Ministry, where officials allegedly conspired to steal million for morta...

WEKU · Jan 5, 2024

North and South Korea conduct provocative military drills along their sea boundary

The rival Koreas fired artillery rounds into the sea as part of provocative drills along their disputed sea boundary Friday, in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean agreement.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

The Czech government has approved a defense ministry plan to acquire two dozen US F-35 fighter jets

The Czech government has approved a Defense Ministry plan to acquire two dozen U.S. F-35 fighter jets in a deal worth around 150 billion Czech koruna ($6.5 billion)

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The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutiny

Yevgeny Prigozhin made his name as the profane and brutal mercenary boss who mounted an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after US approves $500-million arms sale

Taiwan’s defense ministry says China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutiny

Yevgeny Prigozhin made his name as the profane and brutal mercenary boss who mounted an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Japanese government panel finds rampant coverups, mishandling of harassment cases in military

A panel of experts that investigated harassment cases in Japan’s military and Defense Ministry says it found widespread coverups and reluctance among supervisors to deal with cases, and recommended fundamental improvements

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Russia says a Ukrainian drone was shot down outside Moscow

Russia’s defense ministry says a Ukrainian drone was shot down early Friday outside Moscow, the third drone strike or attempt on the capital region this month

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Moscow, Crimea hit by drones as Russian forces bombard Ukraine's south

Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow during which one of the drones fell near the Defense Ministry’s main headquarters

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

China accuses US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales to self-governing island

China's Defense Ministry is accusing the United States of turning of Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales of military equipment to the self-governing island democracy

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