Defence News
“New Cold War”: Russia, West vie for influence in Africa
29 July 2022
“New Cold War”: Russia, West vie for influence in Africa
Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions in the Ukraine war, waging what…
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Poland amid Russia’s war on Ukraine
29 July 2022
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Poland amid Russia’s war on Ukraine
The U.S. Air Force is deploying a half-dozen F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to Poland in response to Russia’s full-scale…
Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal Fearing US Sanctions
29 July 2022
Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal Fearing US Sanctions
The Philippine government has canceled an agreement to buy Russian military helicopters due to fears of possible US sanctions, the Associated…
Report: Germany approves sale of 100 armored howitzers to Ukraine
29 July 2022
Report: Germany approves sale of 100 armored howitzers to Ukraine
The German government has approved the sale of 100 armored howitzers to Ukraine worth 1.7 billion euros ($1.72 billion), Der…
US Army orders more M109A7 self-propelled howitzers
29 July 2022
US Army orders more M109A7 self-propelled howitzers
U.S. defense contractor BAE Systems said on Wednesday it had got a $299 million order for delivering additional M109A7 self-propelled…
Tata Delivers Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles to Indian Army
29 July 2022
Tata Delivers Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles to Indian Army
The Indian Army has taken delivery of an undisclosed number of Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) from local defense firm…
Moskva sinking reinforces US Navy belief in directed energy weapons
29 July 2022
Moskva sinking reinforces US Navy belief in directed energy weapons
The Russian naval flagship sinking by a Ukrainian anti-ship missile in April has prompted the US Navy to increase their…
Latvia requests HIMARS Rocket launchers from US
29 July 2022
Latvia requests HIMARS Rocket launchers from US
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has requested an undisclosed number of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the…
USAF Raptors arrive in UK en route to NATO ‘Air Shielding’ in Poland
29 July 2022
USAF Raptors arrive in UK en route to NATO ‘Air Shielding’ in Poland
US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighters landed at a UK Royal Air Force base days before they will fly on…
South Korea just launched its newest destroyer
29 July 2022
South Korea just launched its newest destroyer
Republic of Korea (South Korea) on Thursday launched a new 8,200-ton destroyer armed with ballistic missile defenses. A ceremony to…