Defence News
China launches space probe seeking asteroid samples
30 May 2025
China launches space probe seeking asteroid samples
China on Thursday launched a space probe on the country’s first mission to retrieve samples from an asteroid and bring…
Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing
30 May 2025
Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing
The proposed F-35 “Plus” will have sixth-generation capabilities, similar to the F-47 stealth plane to be developed by Boeing. After…
Report: North Korea supplied Russia with 9 million shells and 100 ballistic missiles
30 May 2025
Report: North Korea supplied Russia with 9 million shells and 100 ballistic missiles
Russia received up to nine million artillery and rocket munitions from North Korea in 2024, including 122 mm and 152…
Canada’s Battle-Tested ‘Senator’ Vehicle Now Shoots Drones Out of the Sky
30 May 2025
Canada’s Battle-Tested ‘Senator’ Vehicle Now Shoots Drones Out of the Sky
Roshel’s Senator vehicle now defends against drones, combining rugged armor with Leonardo’s advanced Falcon Shield counter-UAS system. Roshel has introduced…
EU Council Launches $169 Million Defense Loan Program
30 May 2025
EU Council Launches $169 Million Defense Loan Program
The EU Council has launched an initiative that will support member states in their joint defense procurement loans. The union’s…
Germany signs $2.5B deal to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems
30 May 2025
Germany signs $2.5B deal to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced a new €2.2 billion ($2.5 billion) contract with Germany’s Diehl Defence for the production…
UK hits roll out milestone for new Type 31 frigate
30 May 2025
UK hits roll out milestone for new Type 31 frigate
Babcock also said that three of the five Type 31 vessels are in production and all five will be “completed…
NATO Wants Germany to Provide 40,000 Additional Troops
30 May 2025
NATO Wants Germany to Provide 40,000 Additional Troops
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization wants Germany to contribute as many as 40,000 more troops for the alliance’s defense against Russia, according to people familiar…
FM Fidan: Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ to help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks
30 May 2025
FM Fidan: Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ to help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is an “ideal actor” to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the need…
What are near-Earth asteroids made of?
29 May 2025
What are near-Earth asteroids made of?
In the vast expanse of space, an estimated 1 million near-Earth objects (NEOs), also known as near-Earth asteroids, are constantly…