5 h. ago Tehran says air defence systems restored after Israel conflict

Before war, Iran relied on its Bavar-373 and Russian-made S-300 air defence systems TEHRAN: Iran has replaced air defenses damaged during last month’s conflict with Israel, Iran’s Defah Press news agency reported on Sunday, quoting Mahmoud Mousavi, the regular army’s deputy for operations. During the conflict in June, Israel’s air force dominated Iran’s airspace and […]

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9 h. ago Iran restores air defences after Israeli strikes, talks likely soon

Iran has successfully replaced parts of its air defence systems damaged during last month’s conflict with Israel, according to a report by Iran’s Defah Press on Sunday. Mahmoud Mousavi, deputy for operations in the Iranian army, confirmed the restoration and said that the systems were replaced using domestic resources already stored in secure locations across […]

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8 d. ago Setback for India: Brazil halts Akash missile deal, picks Italy’s advanced EMADS

BRASILA: Exposing the growing doubts over the reliability of Indian defense equipment, Brazil has officially halted negotiations with India for the acquisition of the outdated Akash surface-to-air missile system, and is now turning to Italy’s more advanced Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) system. Talks with India reportedly reached an impasse after Brazil was offered […]

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1 week ago Zelenskyy calls for urgent boost in defence funding amid Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders and businesses in Rome to increase defence investments as Russian attacks grow stronger. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, he stressed that stopping Russian drones and missiles must be a top priority. He called for more supplies of air defence systems, interceptor drones, and missiles to protect the country. […]

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2 w. ago Germany to the rescue? Patriot deal in talks to shield Ukraine

BERLIN — Amid growing concern over the weakening of direct US military support to Ukraine, Germany is considering purchasing additional Patriot air defence systems from the United States on Ukraine’s behalf, a move aimed at bolstering Kyiv’s defences against intensifying Russian aerial assaults. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Friday that Berlin is engaged in […]

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2 w. ago Syria willing to work with US to restore 1974 truce deal with Israel

Syria has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States to reinstate the 1974 disengagement agreement with Israel, according to a statement issued after a call between Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Al-Shibani and his American counterpart Marco Rubio. The development comes as Washington intensifies efforts to mediate peace between Syria and Israel. Last week, US […]

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3 w. ago PTI leaders criticise Khawaja Asif’s ‘hybrid system’ comment, call it an insult to democracy

Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) currently imprisoned have strongly criticized Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s description of the country’s political system as a ‘hybrid model.’ They say this term reflects a “show democracy” that does not represent Pakistan’s true democratic values. In a joint open letter from Kot Lakhpat jail, former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, […]

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3 w. ago Global airlines halt Middle East flights amid escalating tensions

A growing number of international airlines have suspended their flights to and from several Middle Eastern countries following Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. The airspace closures and increasing safety concerns have caused major disruptions in global air travel, especially to hubs like Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Tehran. Airlines from across Europe, Asia, and North […]

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