Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Galant appointed Israel Katz as the country’s new defense minister

On Tuesday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

Welt: the EU will discuss the possibility of sending instructors to Ukraine

In the middle of next week, the ministers of defense and foreign affairs of the European Union countries intend to discuss the possibility of sending military instructors to Ukraine.

Russian Ministry of Defense announced the creation of troop groups "Belgorod", "Kursk" and Bryansk"

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation informed about the creation of troop groups "Belgorod", "Bryansk" and "Kursk".

Russian Ministry of Defense published 2 video with the deployment of reserves in the Kursk region

The Russian Ministry of Defense demonstrated footage of the deployment of reserves in the Kursk region. 

Belousov and Austin discussed Kyiv’s “secret operation” against Russia - NYT

Andrei Belousov called Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin on July 12 because of information received by Moscow about an upcoming Ukrainian covert operation against Russia, which, according to Moscow, was approved by the United States, sources told The New York Times.

Gaza ground shook as IDF enters new stage in Hamas war - Defense Minister Gallant

The "ground shook in Gaza last night," Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Saturday as he warned the IDF "entered a new stage in the conflict...the operation will continue until new orders are given." The IDF has entered Gaza IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said Saturday morning.

Ukrainian Police Probe Incoming Defense Minister's Fund

Late last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov with Rustem Umerov, a move that came against the backdrop of Kiev’s botched counteroffensive.

Zelensky to replace Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week with Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar lawmaker.

Russian Ministry of Defense appealed to the fighters of the "Wagner" detachment

The Ministry of Defense appealed to the fighters of the Wagner assault squads, saying that they were tricked into the criminal adventure of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Russian air defense systems down 2 Storm Shadow missiles, 7 HIMARS rockets, 16 drones

In the past 24 hours, Russian air defense systems intercepted 2 Storm Shadow missiles, 7 HIMARS rockets and downed 16 drones, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov announced Saturday.

Wagner assault teams edging out Ukrainian troops from Artyomovsk center

 Assault teams from the Wagner private military company continued combat operations throughout the day to edge out Ukrainian troops from the Artyomovsk central quarters during the special military operation in Ukraine, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov reported on Thursday.

Netanyahu delays firing of dissenting Defence Minister Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to delay the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in light of ongoing security tensions, Israel’s public broadcaster reports.

Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant After Calls To Halt Reform

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after the latter called on the Israeli government to halt the controversial judicial reform that has sparked major nationwide protests, media reported on Sunday.

Russia Launches Military Satellite into Space: Defense Ministry

Russia said on Thursday it had launched a military satellite into space from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.

Russian Pilots to Be Awarded After US Drone Incident

The pilots of the Russian jets that scrambled to identify an American drone performing a surveillance mission over the Black Sea have been nominated for decorations, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday.

Russian Forces Hit 86 Ukrainian Army Units at Firing Positions: Defense Ministry – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Russian forces hit 86 Ukrainian army units at firing positions in the past day, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said on Saturday.

German Defense Minister Resigns amid Backlash over Ukraine War - Tasnim News Agency

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht submitted her resignation on Monday, after criticism of Berlin's response to the war in Ukraine.

Putin to hold expanded Defense Ministry Board meeting on December 21 — Kremlin

 Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold an expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Board on Wednesday, December 21, the Kremlin press office said.

Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, speaks with US counterpart Lloyd Austin

Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held a phone call with US counterpart Lloyd Austin, the defence ministry said, a rare talk between Moscow and Washington since the start of the Ukraine conflict.

Chinese military drills ‘threaten Taiwan ports, urban areas’

Taiwan’s defence ministry says planned Chinese live-fire military drills near the island threaten its key ports and urban areas and is pledging “strengthened” defences and a resolute response as cross-strait tensions soar.