Defence News
“Russia practises nuclear-capable missile strikes”
6 May 2022
“Russia practises nuclear-capable missile strikes”
Russia on Wednesday said its forces had practised simulated nuclear-capable missile strikes in the western enclave of Kaliningrad, amid Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. The announcement…
UK and Japan reach new defense deal amid Russia concerns
6 May 2022
UK and Japan reach new defense deal amid Russia concerns
The militaries of Britain and Japan will “work more closely together” under a defense deal that British Prime Minister Boris…
Pentagon report: PKK working with Iran-backed militias against Türkiye
6 May 2022
Pentagon report: PKK working with Iran-backed militias against Türkiye
“Militias probably calculate that their attacks against Türkiye will deter Ankara from attacking the PKK,” says Pentagon. The PKK terror…
Analysis: Turkey-Saudi relations; new axis of normalization
5 May 2022
Analysis: Turkey-Saudi relations; new axis of normalization
It may not be easy for Turkey and Saudi Arabia to open a fresh chapter quickly, but both have already…
US Army considering Israel’s Firefly Mini-Drone
5 May 2022
US Army considering Israel’s Firefly Mini-Drone
The US Army is considering acquiring the Spike FireFly tactical mini-drone developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, according to…
Russia developing upgraded Kalibr Cruise missile
5 May 2022
Russia developing upgraded Kalibr Cruise missile
Russia’s Almaz-Anteya Group is working on developing an “improved version” of the Kalibr cruise missile, CEO Yan Novikov revealed in…
France backs out of P-75 Indian submarine project
5 May 2022
France backs out of P-75 Indian submarine project
French defense contractor Naval Group announced on Tuesday that it is pulling out of the multimillion-dollar P-75 submarine project for…
Belarus launches ‘surprise’ military maneuvers
5 May 2022
Belarus launches ‘surprise’ military maneuvers
Belarus, a Moscow ally that shares a border with Ukraine, launched “surprise” military maneuvers on Wednesday, to test the reactive…
Germany plans to send Ukraine artillery-locating radars
5 May 2022
Germany plans to send Ukraine artillery-locating radars
Germany’s federal government intends to send COBRA artillery-locating radar systems to Ukraine, Die Welt reported this week. Berlin may hand…
North Korea fires missile ahead of Biden’s Seoul visit
5 May 2022
North Korea fires missile ahead of Biden’s Seoul visit
North Korea yesterday launched what appeared to be a medium-range ballistic missile, as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ramps up…