Tag: defence ministry
MQ-9 Reaper: Iran unveils armed drone resembling America’s MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel
TEHRAN: Iran’s defense ministry unveiled a drone on Tuesday resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24…
Defence Ministry: Indonesia, Boeing sign deal for sale of F-15 fighter jets
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s defence ministry and U.S. planemaker Boeing have signed an agreement on the sale of 24 F-15EX fighter jets to help modernise the Southeast…
Wagner: UK defence ministry: Kremlin may no longer fund Wagner Group
Britain’s defence ministry said on Sunday there was a realistic possibility that Russia no longer funds the activities of the mercenary Wagner Group. The defence…
Moscow: Russia says two Ukrainian drones ‘suppressed and crashed’ in Moscow
MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday it had “suppressed” two Ukrainian drones in Moscow, accusing Kyiv of launching a “terrorist act” on the Russian capital. “A…
UK says Russian state now facing greatest challenge of recent times
LONDON: Britain’s defence ministry said on Saturday that the Russian state was facing its greatest security challenge of recent times, following what it said appeared…
UK says Russian state now facing greatest challenge of recent times
LONDON: Britain’s defence ministry said on Saturday that the Russian state was facing its greatest security challenge of recent times, following what it said appeared…
Ukraine: EU nations to train 30,000 Ukraine troops in 2023: Kyiv
KYIV: European Union member states plan to train as many as 30,000 members of Ukraine‘s armed forces this year, including from territorial defence units, Kyiv…
Russian mercenary boss says his fighters have yet to receive promised medals
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin complained on Tuesday that most of his fighters had not yet received medals promised by President Vladimir Putin for their…
Putin: Putin backs push for mercenary groups to sign contracts despite Wagner’s refusal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he backed a Defence Ministry order for mercenary groups fighting in Ukraine to sign contracts with it before…
Russia: Russia claims Ukraine is launching major attacks; Kyiv accuses Moscow of misinformation
KYIV: Ukrainian forces were making a major effort to punch through Russian defensive lines in southeast Ukraine for a second day, a Moscow-installed official claimed…