Military exercise to be held in Kiev, its region on May 23-25

A military exercise involving Kiev's defense force units will be held in the city and its region on May 23-25, Ukraine’s ground forces said on its Telegram account on Tuesday.

Syria Warns West It Will Defend Itself if Attacked

Syria warned Friday at the United Nations that it will have “no other choice” but to defend itself if the West launches military action.

Japan joining US global anti-missile shield ‘directly affects’ Russia’s security interests : Lavrov

The deployment of US missile shield components in Japan directly affects Russia’s national security and regional interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo.

Japan conducts missile drills in Tokyo despite detente

The Japanese government conducted a missile drill in the heart of Tokyo, the first time the current administration has coordinated a rehearsal evacuation in the capital.

US conducts missile test over Pacific

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy conducted a missile defense flight test over the Pacific, which successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile, a MDA statement said on Wednesday.

Israeli minister threatens to destroy Syrian air defenses

The Israeli defense minister threatened to destroy Syrian air defenses after they shot at Israeli warplanes, which violated Syrian airspace and bombed targets on Syrian soil.

China issues warning to U.S., South Korea on THAAD

China issued a strong warning to the United States and South Korea again regarding THAAD deployment on the Korean peninsula.

China says weapons in S. China Sea not militarization

China said Thursday that the deployment of weapons in the South China Sea had "nothing to do with militarization", calling the construction of defensive facilities "normal".

Turkey says in talks with Russia on air defense system

Turkey is in talks with Russia on the potential purchase of S-400 air missile defense systems, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik said Friday, adding that Ankara was also in touch with other countries on missile defense.

China again calls for stop of THAAD deployment in ROK

China on Wednesday again urged the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stop deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the ROK.

Russia Could Deliver Variety of Air Defense Systems to Turkey - Kremlin

Moscow could consider the possibility of supplying air defense systems to Turkey if Ankara raises the issue, the Kremlin spokesman said.

Russia, India to sign deal on air defense missile systems and helicopters

Russia and India are expected to sign an agreement for Moscow to deliver state-of-the-art S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft weapon systems and for joint production of 200 Kamov 226T helicopters.

Lavrov: Russian S-300, S-400 air defense systems threaten no one in Syria

Russian S-300 and S-400 antiaircraft missile systems in Syria threaten no one as these are defensive armaments, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

Israeli Defense Forces says Syria fired missiles at its jets, but denies claim aircraft was downed

Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issues rare response to foreign report, saying Syrian missile were nowhere near vicinity of Israeli aircraft.

Syrian Army downs Israeli warplane southwest Quneitra: General Command

Syrian  General Command of the Army and Syrian Armed Forces announced on Tuesday that the Israeli enemy’s air force attacked a Syrian military position in the countryside of the southern Quneitra province at 1 am on September 13, 2016.

Armenia ratifies deal with Russia on joint air defense in CSTO’s Caucasian region

The Armenian parliament has ratified an agreement with Russia on establishing a united air defense system in the post-Soviet security bloc’s Caucasian region.

Russia is taking countermeasures against US missile defense in Europe — Kremlin

Russia is taking protective measures against the US missile defense in Europe; the question who the missile defense system is targeted at is still relevant, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told the media.

THAAD deployment on Korean peninsula necessary, U.S. official says

North Korea's development of nuclear weapons requires THAAD negotiations with the South, the U.S. deputy secretary of state said Tuesday.

Putin: Russia May Deploy Forces back to Syria ‘in Mere Hours’ if Necessary

While Russia is withdrawing most of its forces from Syria, they could be deployed there again in a matter of hours if such a need arises, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated. He added that the Russian bases in Syria are well-protected.

Russian air defense systems to remain on permanent combat duty in Syria

 Russia’s air defense systems will remain on permanent combat duty in Syria to be used against any targets that might threaten Russian military, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Russian military servicemen in the Kremlin.