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Defence

Accept Iran’s rights or face repeated defeats, Defence Ministry says

Iran’s Defence Ministry has said the United States and Israel must accept what it described as the legitimate and definitive rights of the Iranian nation or face repeated defeats both diplomatically and militarily.

13 May 2026-15:40
What is Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence system?

The “Golden Dome” is a proposed next generation missile defence shield announced by U.S. President Donald Trump during his second term in office. The system is designed to protect the United States from a wide range of aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles, and potentially even attacks launched from space.

13 May 2026-06:41
France-Armenia: Exclusive flight records raise questions over diplomacy, defence logistics - VIDEO

12 May 2026-15:48
Poland signs €44B EU defence loan to boost military

Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission aimed at funding the modernisation of its armed forces and defence industry, under which it will receive nearly €44 billion ($52 billion).

08 May 2026-16:46
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia

Russian air defence units have intercepted more than 50 drones heading for Moscow over a period of ‌about 15 hours, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

08 May 2026-04:49
Türkiye’s Baykar teams up with Italy’s Gruppo Esea for robotic production

Türkiye’s drone leader Baykar has secured several international agreements at the SAHA 2026 defence and aerospace expo, including a significant deal with Italian company Gruppo Esea to set up a fully robotic production line for its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

07 May 2026-19:36
Mali junta leader appoints himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Mali's military leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defense minister following the death of the previous officeholder in a series of unexpected attacks.

04 May 2026-22:19
SAHA Istanbul 2026: Europe’s largest defense cluster opens record-breaking expo

The SAHA 2026 International Defence, Aerospace and Space Industry Fair is set to open on Tuesday at the Istanbul Expo Center, marking its largest edition to date. Organized by SAHA Istanbul, the event occupies 400,000 square meters of indoor and outdoor space and aims to generate at least $8 billion in export contracts.

04 May 2026-18:21
Iran rejects claims weather and military radars affect rainfall

Iran’s Meteorological Organisation has dismissed claims circulating on social media that weather and military radars, as well as the HAARP project, can influence rainfall or alter the country’s climate.

29 Apr 2026-15:44
Private air defence firms emerge in Ukraine

Ukraine is increasingly relying on private companies to help defend against Russian drone attacks, as the country expands a new hybrid air defence model to protect critical infrastructure and industrial sites.

29 Apr 2026-12:17