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Kuwaiti air defenses intercept hostile missile and drone attacks

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence announced early Wednesday that its air defences successfully intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks.

08 Apr 2026-12:45
Rockets strike Iraqi base near Baghdad airport, aircraft destroyed

Rockets have hit Iraq’s Mohamad Alaa air base, located next to Baghdad International Airport, destroying a military aircraft, according to the Iraqi Defence Ministry.

30 Mar 2026-12:58
Second drone attack hits Saudi capital Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says its air defences have intercepted and destroyed two additional drones targeting the Riyadh area, marking the second such incident near the capital within the space of an hour.

27 Mar 2026-14:11
UAE civilian contractor killed in Bahrain missile attack

The UAE Defence Ministry confirmed that a Moroccan national working as a civilian contractor for the UAE Armed Forces was killed in Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack.

24 Mar 2026-20:15
Qatar helicopter crash kills 6 - VIDEO

At least six people were killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters, the Qatari Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

22 Mar 2026-12:46
Azerbaijan's Air Force’s service and combat activities commended

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence has conducted an inspection in the Air Force in accordance with the 2026 training plan to assess its readiness for a high level of combat alert.

13 Feb 2026-20:56
Russia shoots down 130 Ukrainian drones, airports hit

The Russian Defence Ministry reported that its air defence forces shot down 130 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 15 targeting Moscow.

15 Dec 2025-10:57
Türkiye says no change in Russian S-400s amid U.S. talks on F-35s

12 Dec 2025-13:44
China, India hold ‘active’ talks on border management

The militaries of China and India held talks over the weekend to discuss management of their disputed border, agreeing to use existing mechanisms to address any on-ground issues and maintain stability, both countries confirmed on Wednesday.

29 Oct 2025-10:03
Senior Chinese military official under investigation, defence ministry says

One of China's most senior military officials has been suspended and is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline", a defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, News.az reports citing Reuters.

28 Nov 2024-13:21

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