Regions & Conflicts Archives - DEFENSE-AEROSPACE

Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets MiG-31 Foxhound and Air Defense Systems at Belbek Air Base in Crimea

Ukrainian security officials reported that long-range drones reached Belbek Air Base near Sevastopol in Crimea. The Security Service of Ukraine said the strike hit a MiG-31 and several air-defense assets. Russian-installed officials in Sevastopol said defenses repelled the raid and reported no

December 18, 2025

A starboard beam view of a Soviet Kilo class patrol submarine underway

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian Underwater Drone Allegedly Damages Russian Kilo Class Submarine In Black Sea Port

Ukraine’s security service reported that it disabled a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk. The claim centers on a new uncrewed underwater vehicle called Sub Sea Baby. Russia’s defense ministry rejected the account and said ships and crews remained unaffected. Sub Sea Baby

December 15, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Cargo Ship Strike Signals New Phase in Russia–Ukraine Black Sea Shipping War

A Russian long-range drone hit the Turkish-owned roll-on, roll-off cargo ship CENK-T at the port of Chornomorsk on Friday and set the vessel’s bow area on fire. Ukrainian officials said at least one person was hurt. Video from the port showed the

December 12, 2025

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tyler Harstad

Middle East

Six EA-18G Growlers Deploy to Puerto Rico as US Caribbean Military Posture Expands

Six US Navy EA-18G Growler jets sat on the ramp today. They parked at the former Naval Station Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The detachment arrived during a wider US force push across the Caribbean. Senior defense leaders tie it to

December 10, 2025

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer

Europe & NATO

Poland Negotiates Final MiG-29 Donation to Ukraine While Seeking Selected Drone and Missile Technologies in Return

Poland’s General Staff confirmed talks with Ukraine on handing over MiG-29 fighters. The message went public on Dec. 9 through an official statement posted online. It said the aircraft have reached the end of planned use, and upgrades no longer make sense.

December 10, 2025

Asia-Pacific

Japan and South Korea Launch Fighters After China-Russia Bomber Patrol Off Shikoku

Japan and South Korea launched fighter jets Tuesday after Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew a coordinated patrol over international waters. Japan’s defense authorities tracked Russian Tu-95 bombers moving from the Sea of Japan into the East China Sea. The aircraft linked

December 9, 2025

Asia-Pacific

How Thai F-16 Airstrikes Escalated Tensions Along the Cambodia–Thailand Border

Following overnight clashes that resulted in the death of a Thai soldier and the injuries of others, Royal Thai Air Force F-16 fighters attacked what Bangkok described as Cambodian military targets along multiple points of the disputed frontier early on Monday. Thai

December 8, 2025

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia Deploys Jet-Powered UMPK-PD and UMPB-5R Glide Bombs in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities, open-source analysts, and defense officials describe the first operational use in mid to late October. Debris and near-intact examples recovered in Kharkiv and Poltava regions show production has moved beyond trials. Powered Variants Claim 150 to 200 km Range Visual

October 23, 2025

Asia-Pacific

China’s New Missiles, Drones and Carrier Aircraft Test U.S. Intelligence Capacity

Chinese forces sent new missiles, drones, and aircraft past Tiananmen Square, with all three legs of the nuclear force on display. Hypersonic anti-ship weapons, new families of intercontinental missiles, submarine drones, laser air-defense systems, and seven types of uncrewed aircraft appeared in

November 7, 2025

Europe & NATO

France Commissions M51.3 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

France has placed the M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile into operational service. Officials confirm the commissioning order was signed on Oct 24 and announced on Oct 28. The Armed Forces Ministry said this week: “The M51.3 ensures the continued credibility of the ocean-based

October 28, 2025