The Israeli Air Force launched an air strike on Syria’s primary airport in the early hours of January 2, forcing a suspension of operations at Damascus International Airport and causing two deaths and a further two injuries. The attacks took place at around 2:00 am, with missiles launched from the
The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) advisory body has warned that Congress is facing issues “in both its legislative and oversight roles” over the deliver of Patriot surface to air missile systems to Ukraine, after the intention to send these systems as part of a $1.85 billion aid package
Following a year of sustained high tensions with the United States, the North Korean leadership has announced plans to initiate a massive expansion in the production of nuclear warheads and the development of a new class of intercontinental range ballistic missile. Chairman of the ruling
The year 2022 was one of the most eventful for military affairs since the end of the Cold War, not only due to the outbreak of a full scale war between Russia and Ukraine, the latter with very extensive support and large personnel contributions from across the NATO alliance, but also due to
The Russian state owned United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is currently further expanding its capacity to produce Su-57 Felon fifth generation fighters, according to a December 28 statement by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. “Systemic decisions made at the
The United States has informed Russia that Patriot missile systems set to be delivered to the Ukraine in 2023 will not be accompanied by U.S. Military personnel, according to a statement by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on December 28. These assurances were reportedly provided by Washington
The Russian state run United Aircraft Corporation has completed its 2022 program to produce Su-57 and Su-35 fighter jets to meet Defence Ministry orders, according to a statement by Director General Yury Slyusar. “Our plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur has completed this year’s program to produce the
On December 26 a unit of five North Korean drones flew deep into South Korean airspace, operating between the cities of Gimpo and Paju before reaching the capital Seoul and subsequently returning to base. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that a military helicopter attempted to use
The Israeli Air Force grounded 11 of its F-35A fighter jets on December 25, following multiple incidents with the class throughout the year. The decision has further increased already prevalent concerns regarding the aircraft’s ability to counter near term challenges to Israeli security – and by
Amid ongoing high tensions between Russia and the United States, and as U.S. forces, intelligence services and military contractors maintain a sizeable presence in Ukraine supporting the ongoing war effort against Moscow, the primary strategic bomber bases of both countries have suffered serious
