The Latest Breaking News from the Defense Ministry

IDF Approves Legal Borders Of Three New Judea Communities

The setting of boundaries marks the first step in the legalization under Israeli law, of nine outposts approved earlier this year.

Zenger · Sep 7, 2023

Ukraine investigates incident that killed 3 pilots while Russia attacks with cruise missiles

Ukrainian authorities have launched an investigation after a midair collision between two warplanes in the west of the country killed three pilots

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 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 24, 2023

A Russian general says he was fired for pointing out challenges his troops are facing

Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties.

WEKU · Jul 14, 2023

Top general's dismissal reveals new crack in Russian military leadership

A Russian general in charge of forces fighting in southern Ukraine has been relieved of his duties after speaking out about the problems faced by his troops

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Russia's Defense Ministry says Wagner mercenaries are surrendering their weapons to the military

Russia’s Defense Ministry says mercenaries of the Wagner Group are completing the handover of their weapons to the military, a move that follows the private army’s brief rebellion last month that challenged the Kremlin’s authority

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Armed rebellion by Wagner chief Prigozhin underscores erosion of Russian legal system

Russia’s rebellious mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin walked free from prosecution for his June 24 armed mutiny, and it’s still unclear if anyone will face any charges in the brief uprising against the military or for the deaths of the soldiers killed in it

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Russia eyes Chechens and convicts to fill gaps left by Wagner

Russia is preparing to send more Chechen fighters and convicts to Ukraine to fill holes left by Wagner mercenaries that were pulled from the battlefield, European intelligence officials believe.

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023

Defense Ministry seeks brain-machine interface, other cutting-edge tech

The Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that it plans to utilize cutting-edge technologies such as the brain-machine interface (BMI), which directly links the human brain and machines, in its first guidelines outlining the technological areas that must be enhanced to strengthen defense capabilities.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 29, 2023

Top Russian General Surovikin quizzed over mutiny challenging Putin’s rule

Investigators have questioned one of Russia’s top generals about the failed mutiny that presented the greatest challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s quarter-century rule.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023