On April 17, Ukrainian forces launched a series of missile strikes targeting the Russian military airfield in Dzhankoi, located in the occupied Crimea. The precision strike, believed to have been carried out with US-made ATACMS missiles, inflicted significant damage on Russian air defense systems, including the destruction of multiple S-400 launchers and radar. Reports from […] The post Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense systems in Crimea first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Last week, Russian forces targeted and destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest power plants, the Trypilska plant, exacerbating an already dire situation exacerbated by a shortage of missile defenses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the extent of the attack in an exclusive interview with PBS, detailing how eleven missiles were launched at the plant. Despite successfully […] The post Russia hits one of Ukraine’s largest power plants amid shortage of missile defenses first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Israel recently announced the successful interception of a majority of surface-to-surface missiles targeting its territory, thanks to the Arrow aerial defense system, in conjunction with allied support. According to Israeli authorities, the Arrow Defense System, alongside numerous Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets and allies, intercepted the majority of incoming missiles before they breached Israeli […] The post Israel’s Arrow defense system proves effective amidst Iran’s attack first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently showcased the operational prowess of its newest F-35I Adir stealth fighter jets, revealing how these advanced aircraft are pivotal in safeguarding the country’s airspace. Amidst a direct drone and missile attack posed by Iran, the IDF released footage depicting the F-35I Adir jets returning to Nevatim Airbase after successfully […] The post Israel’s F-35I fighters defend national airspace amid Iran attack first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

In a devastating blow to Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, Russia targeted and destroyed the largest power-generating plant in the Kyiv region in a missile attack on Thursday. According to Defense Express, Russian forces have used a new Kh-69 stealth cruise missile to destroy the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), the largest supplier of electricity to Kyiv, […] The post Russia uses secret stealth missiles in devastating strike on Ukraine first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

A Russian Hind gunship helicopter was mistakenly shot down by Russian air defenses, according to reports from the HelicopterPilot channel on Telegram, known for its close ties to the Russian military. The incident resulted in the loss of the helicopter crew. Details surrounding the incident, including its location, have not been disclosed. However, it’s notable […] The post Russia appears to shoot down its own gunship helicopter first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS, to give its Russian acronym) recently received its new batch of Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers, according to the Rostec state defense conglomerate. As noted by the conglomerate, this latest delivery, part of the fulfillment of the state defense order, underscores the critical role of the Su-34 in Russia’s frontline aviation firepower. […] The post Russian forces get new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group, claimed responsibility on Saturday for shooting down two Israeli spy drones flying over Lebanese airspace. The downing of the advanced Hermes 900 and Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was captured in footage released by Hezbollah, showcasing the group’s military capabilities. The interception is believed to have been executed using […] The post Hezbollah downs Israeli spy drones over Lebanon first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S. Air Force has initiated the deployment of F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The Air Force said in a release that the arrival of F-22s, operated by the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, underscores the United States’ commitment to ensuring stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. At […] The post US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has announced the resumption of flight operations for its MV-22 Ospreys, effective March 14, following a comprehensive safety assessment conducted by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Marines said in a release that this decision comes after a meticulous and data-driven evaluation process aimed at ensuring the aircraft’s flight […] The post US Marine Corps clears MV-22 for flight operations after safety review first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more