Defence News
Sweden pledges more military support to Ukraine
30 August 2022
Sweden pledges more military support to Ukraine
Swedish premier Andersson hosts Ukraine’s FM Kuleba, promises additional $100M in military and civilian assistance The Swedish premier promised a…
Ukrainian MiG-29 Fulcrums fire AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles at Russian positions
30 August 2022
Ukrainian MiG-29 Fulcrums fire AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles at Russian positions
The Ukrainian Air Force has released footage that confirmed that it uses Soviet-design fighter jets to fire radar-killing AGM-88 HARM missiles.…
Germany proposes creating new joint air defense system in Europe
30 August 2022
Germany proposes creating new joint air defense system in Europe
Chancellor Scholz says Germany will boost its air defense capabilities, wants to work with partners to develop joint system Germany…
Red Arrows display cut short after bird strike
30 August 2022
Red Arrows display cut short after bird strike
The Red Arrows were performing at Rhyl Air Show in the afternoon on Aug. 28, 2022, when the display team was forced…
More than 260 teams from 34 countries took part to Army Games 2022
30 August 2022
More than 260 teams from 34 countries took part to Army Games 2022
The 2022 Army International Games that took place from 13 to 27 August consisted in 36 international competitions with the…
US approves $1.9B sale of 40 Black Hawks to Australia
30 August 2022
US approves $1.9B sale of 40 Black Hawks to Australia
The US State Department has approved the sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, the US Defense…
Czech Republic, Poland to protect Slovak airspace
30 August 2022
Czech Republic, Poland to protect Slovak airspace
The Czech Republic and Poland will guard the airspace of neighboring Slovakia as the NATO member bids farewell to its…
Poland inks $5.76 billion contracts for Korean-made tanks and howitzers
30 August 2022
Poland inks $5.76 billion contracts for Korean-made tanks and howitzers
Two South Korean defense firms have signed contracts ― worth $5.76 billion in total ― with Poland to implement last…
China-Russia military exercise kicks off
30 August 2022
China-Russia military exercise kicks off
Airborne assets and tens of thousands of soldiers for “Vostok 2022” A joint military exercise, dubbed “Vostok 2022”, kicked off…
EU defense ministers to discuss EU training mission for Ukraine’s army
30 August 2022
EU defense ministers to discuss EU training mission for Ukraine’s army
Czech government hosts EU defense, foreign ministers to assess bloc’s response to Russia’s war on Ukraine, now in its 7th…