‘Unfortunate’ that Chinese counterpart declined talks: US Defense Secretary

Beijing’s decision to decline a meeting between US and Chinese defense chiefs is “unfortunate”, particularly given recent “provocative” Chinese behaviour, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.

Pistorius Remarks On Ukrainian Attacks On Russia Should Be Memorized - Zakharova

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has responded to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who recently claimed that Ukraine's attacks on Russia are justified as long as they do not target civilians.

Russian defense minister awards fighter jet pilots for downing US drone

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has presented awards to the pilots of two Su-27 fighter planes that intercepted a US drone near the airspace around Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, his ministry said on Friday.

German defense minister Christine Lambrecht resigns after series of gaffes

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned on Monday after a series of gaffes cast doubt on her ability to revive the country’s long-neglected armed forces.

Putin To Hold Expanded Meeting Of Russian Defense Ministry Board On Wednesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold an expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry board on December 21, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

200 militants near Nikolaev eliminated in a day. VIDEO MoD Ru, Briefing of the July 27 2022

About 200 militants and more than twenty pieces of equipment destroyed the forces of the Russian army near the city of Nikolaev over the past day. This was reported at a briefing on July 27 by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Igor Konashenkov.

Russian minister orders units to step up Ukraine operations

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered Russian military units operating in all areas of Ukraine to step up their operations in order to prevent strikes on eastern Ukraine and other territories controlled by Russia, according to a ministry statement.

Russia dismisses allegations on targeting al-Shafah village in Deir Ezzor

The Russian Defense Ministry described the reports by Western media about its planes bombing al-Shafah village in the countryside of Deir Ezzor as “false allegations.”

South Korean Authorities Reportedly Arrest Ex-Defense Minister

Kim Kwan-jin and Deputy Defense Minister Lim Kwan-bin stand accused of involvement in an alleged online campaign between 2010 and 2012 that sought to garner support for the cabinet of the former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak by posting a massive number of comments on the Internet.

Russia fires cruise missiles at ISIS terrorists, equipment in Syria

Russia's military fired several cruise missiles at Islamic State terrorists in eastern Syria on Thursday, Kremlin officials said.

Russia Claims Killing the US-trained ISIS 'Minister of War' in Syria

Russia claimed Friday to have killed several top commanders of the Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS) group in an airstrike in Syria, including the US-trained "minister of war" who has a $3 million bounty on his head.

Russia Claims Its Airstrike Near Raqqa Killed ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi

Russia’s military said Friday one of its air strikes in Syria in late May targeting Islamic State commanders may have killed the terror group’s leader.

China, S Korea decry defence minister's Yasukuni visit

Japan's defence minister has prayed at a controversial war shrine in the capital, Tokyo, drawing condemnation from China and South Korea.

Crashed Tu-154 Plane Flown by Experienced First Class Pilot - Russian MoD

The Russian Defense Ministry Tu-154 plane with 92 people on board crashed in the Black Sea on route to Syria shortly after refueling at an airport in the resort city of Adler. Most of the passengers were members of the Alexandrov Ensemble, who were traveling from Moscow to Hmeymim airbase in Syria to take part in New Year celebrations.

Debris of Tu-154 plane found some 1.5 km from Black Sea shore in Sochi

The Tu-154 plane of Russia’s Defense Ministry has fallen in the Black Sea, a source in the regional law enforcement services told TASS.

Turkey suspends, dismisses 300 naval personnel over coup attempt

Some 300 Turkish naval officers have been suspended or dismissed as part of a government crackdown of people suspected of having ties to a failed government coup in July.

Terrorists Planning Chemical Attacks in Syria’s Aleppo: Russian Ministry of Defense

The Russian Defense Ministry said that it has information that terrorists are planning chemical attacks against the Syrian army and residential areas in Aleppo.

Russia can control observation of ceasefire in Syria — General Staff

Russian militaries have every opportunity to exercise full control over the ceasefire observation in Syria where the regime of cessation of military hostilities is in force, Sergey Rudskoy, the head of the main operational department of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, said.

Report says Seoul prepared to reduce Pyongyang to ashes

South Korea is ready to “completely destroy” Pyongyang and potential hiding places for senior North Korean officials, according to a Seoul military source Sunday.

Russia opens criminal case against Ukraine’s defense minister over Donbass shelling

Russia’s Investigative Committee said on Wednesday it has opened a criminal case against Ukraine’s defense minister and the General Staff chief over the artillery shelling of civilians in Donbass.