DefenceTalkTurkey is trying to conceal its illegal military activity on the border with Syria and has canceled an agreed Russian observation flight over its territory because of that, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. “Such steps carried out by a country, which is a NATO member state, in no way contribute to the strengthening of trust and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkey-conceal-illegal-military-activity-on-syrian-russian-military-66664/

DefenceTalkRussia has sent its advanced, super-maneuverable Su-35S multirole fighters to Syria to test the brand-new aircraft in a combat environment for the first time ever; aviation experts explain what makes the warplanes so unique. The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that advanced, super-maneuverable Su-35S multirole fighters have begun their combat mission in Syria. More likely […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-su-35s-fighter-aircraft-deploy-to-syria-war-66650/

DefenceTalkBowing to US demands, the Dutch government announced Friday it will take part in US-led air strikes in Syria against the Islamic State group, extending its current air support mission over Iraq. “In order to make the fight against ISIS in Iraq more efficient, it has been decided to carry out air strikes against ISIS […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-to-join-us-led-air-strikes-in-syria-66636/

DefenceTalkSyrian government forces were close to capturing a rebel stronghold in the southern province of Daraa on Monday, backed by Russian air strikes, a monitor and state media said. “Army units are continuing to progress on several axes in Sheikh Miskeen,” state news agency SANA said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based monitor, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syrian-forces-near-capture-of-rebel-stronghold-in-south-66552/

DefenceTalkUS special forces and experts are setting up an airbase in northeast Syria as part of the battle against the Islamic State group, Syrian military and security sources said Saturday. They told AFP work was underway to expand an airfield in Rmeilan, in Hasakeh province, from where aircraft used to take off to spray pesticides […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-forces-setting-up-airbase-in-northeast-syria-66536/

DefenceTalkChinese President Xi Jinping signed a slew of multi-billion-dollar deals with Egypt Thursday as part of a regional tour aimed at bolstering Beijing’s economic ties and clout in the Middle East. After arriving late Wednesday from Saudi Arabia, Xi held talks with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and was to address the Cairo-based Arab League. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/xi-signs-egypt-deals-as-china-looks-to-boost-mideast-clout-66533/

DefenceTalkJordan’s army said border guards killed 12 people trying to enter the kingdom from Syria in a clash on the frontier on Saturday. An armed forces general command official said the 12 were killed in a clash between border guards and a group of 36 people, some armed, trying to cross from the conflict-ridden country. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jordan-says-12-killed-in-clash-on-syria-border-66538/

DefenceTalkChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first stop on a trip to raise the economic giant’s political profile in a troubled Middle East. Xi, making his first presidential visit to the region, will also travel to Egypt and Iran during his five-day tour. State television showed Xi meeting with King […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-president-in-saudi-arabia-to-bolster-ties-66437/

DefenceTalkAircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces over nearly four months of the operation in Syria have made 5,662 sorties. The Russian military have also launched 97 cruise missiles on terrorist targets, head of the Chief Operations Directorate of the Russian General Staff Sergei Rudskoy said on Friday. “Since September 30, the Russian Aerospace Forces in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-warplanes-in-syria-made-5662-sorties-since-operation-start-66401/

DefenceTalkFierce fighting raged Saturday between regime forces backed by Russian air strikes and Islamic State group fighters in northern Aleppo province, a monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 16 IS fighters had been killed in a failed attack on a regime position near the town of Al-Bab in the northeast […]https://www.defencetalk.com/fierce-clashes-as-regime-battles-is-in-aleppo-monitor-66391/