A number of Su-24M2 bombers and Su-25SM close support aircraft carried out about 20 missions today. They attacked targets in the towns of Rastan and Talbisah which are located inside an enclave in the governorate of Homs, in the villages of Ltamenah, Tal Wasit, Mansoura and Kafr Zita in the governorate of Hama, the villages… Continue reading RUSSIAN AIR FORCE DETACHMENT IN SYRIA BOMBS ENEMY TARGETS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT AREAS (VIDEO)
Month: September 2015
PRESIDENT PUTIN ASKS THE RUSSIAN DUMA FOR PERMISSION TO DEPLOY TROOPS ABROAD
According to Russian media, President Putin used this request to mark the beginning of the official deployment of Russian troops in Syria. Unofficial estimates put the number of Russian troops at 1,700 soldiers, marines and air force personnel, deployed at five bases in northern Syria. In total 34 Russian aircraft have been sent to and… Continue reading PRESIDENT PUTIN ASKS THE RUSSIAN DUMA FOR PERMISSION TO DEPLOY TROOPS ABROAD
UK CARRIER STRIKE GROUP TAKES SHAPE FOR HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
Royal Marine Lt Col Phil Kelly is the Strike Warfare Commander in the UK’s Carrier Strike Group battle staff which will be based in HMS Queen Elizabeth – his seventh aircraft carrier. During the past few years the 44-year-old Irishman has spent time on the USS Ronald Reagan, Harry S Truman and George HW Bush… Continue reading UK CARRIER STRIKE GROUP TAKES SHAPE FOR HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
SYRIA, RUSSIA, IRAN AND HEZBOLLAH AGREE TO COORDINATE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST ASSAD’s ENEMIES
Syria, Russia, Iran and Hezbollah have reached an agreement on how they will coordinate their forces in the fight against ISIS and other extreme Islamic organizations opposed to the Assad regime in Syria. The details of the agreement between the four parties regarding this new phase in the Syrian Civil war were discussed during the… Continue reading SYRIA, RUSSIA, IRAN AND HEZBOLLAH AGREE TO COORDINATE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST ASSAD’s ENEMIES
RUSSIAN MILITARY BUILDUP IN SYRIA – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In a surprise move, the Russian Air Force has deployed 28 fighter jets to Syria, which will be used to assist Assad’s forces in the battle against ISIS. Although the international community knew the Russian Navy has been supplying Assad’s forces with weekly shipments of armaments and equipment, the sudden appearance of four Su-30SM fighter… Continue reading RUSSIAN MILITARY BUILDUP IN SYRIA – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
POTENTIAL SAUDI-IRANIAN CONFRONTATION OFF THE COAST OF YEMEN
The planned arrival of the Iranian ship, Nejat, to Yemen today, which according to Tehran is carrying humanitarian aid, raises concerns of a possible crisis between Iran and Saudi Arabia. According to the Middle East Media Research Institute, the Iranian vessel intends to break the Saudi-led sea blockade of Yemen and bring badly needed supplies… Continue reading POTENTIAL SAUDI-IRANIAN CONFRONTATION OFF THE COAST OF YEMEN
FIRST SEA LORD’S SPEECH TO ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE SEAPOWER CONFERENCE
Strategic responsibilities of navies Introduction It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the RUSI Seapower Conference. In the UK, a very large part of the centre of gravity of our defence and security is steadily moving toward the maritime. After a decade of enduring land operations, we are recapitalising our maritime capabilities, brought on by… Continue reading FIRST SEA LORD’S SPEECH TO ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE SEAPOWER CONFERENCE
THE US GOVERNMENT COULD ACCEPT MOSCOW’S PROPOSAL FOR TALKS REGARDING THE RUSSIAN MILITARY BUILDUP IN SYRIA
The US government is examining the possibility to accept a Russian proposal for direct talks on its military deployment in Syria. The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov proposed to the US Secretary of State John Kerry a military-to military dialogue for this issue in the coming days. The Secretary of State said that… Continue reading THE US GOVERNMENT COULD ACCEPT MOSCOW’S PROPOSAL FOR TALKS REGARDING THE RUSSIAN MILITARY BUILDUP IN SYRIA
POLAND INTERESTED IN BUYING THREE SUBMARINES WITH CRUISE MISSILE CAPABILITIES
Being the new frontline of the West to Russia, Poland has increased its defense procurement and it is planning to buy three new cruise missle-equipped submarines. According to Tomasz Siemoniak, Poland’s deputy Prime minister and defense minister, his government is determined to equip the Polish Armed Forces with new defense systems in order to be… Continue reading POLAND INTERESTED IN BUYING THREE SUBMARINES WITH CRUISE MISSILE CAPABILITIES
TURKISH MILITARY FORCES CROSSED THE IRAQI BORDER IN PURSUIT OF PKK MILITANTS
Turkish forces crossed the border with Iraq last Tuesday 8 September, to pursue PKK militants after dozens of Turkish Military and Security forces personnel were killed by multiple PKK attacks in Southeast Turkey. Since last Sunday evening, 16 Turkish army personnel and 16 police officers were killed by PKK attacks in different places in southeastern… Continue reading TURKISH MILITARY FORCES CROSSED THE IRAQI BORDER IN PURSUIT OF PKK MILITANTS