Defence News
Report: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait Refuse to Provide Air Bases for U.S. Attack on Iran
4 April 2025
Report: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait Refuse to Provide Air Bases for U.S. Attack on Iran
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have discreetly informed Tehran that they will not allow the U.S. to launch an attack…
U.S. F/A-18s to receive SDB-1 bombs proven in Ukraine
4 April 2025
U.S. F/A-18s to receive SDB-1 bombs proven in Ukraine
The U.S. Navy will integrate the SDB-1 small-diameter precision-guided bombs on the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets. This became known…
UK to Transfer Puma HC.2 Helicopters to Ukraine
4 April 2025
UK to Transfer Puma HC.2 Helicopters to Ukraine
The United Kingdom will transfer Puma HC.2 helicopters to Ukraine, which were recently retired from service with the Royal Air…
Denmark orders French Mistral 3 MANPADS
4 April 2025
Denmark orders French Mistral 3 MANPADS
Denmark has ordered Mistral 3 man-portable air defense systems from France to strengthen the air defense of the ground forces.…
US approves $64M sale of M4A1 carbine rifles to Ecuador
4 April 2025
US approves $64M sale of M4A1 carbine rifles to Ecuador
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ecuador for M4A1 rifles and…
Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone
4 April 2025
Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone
The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a significant leap in the continent’s ability to develop its…
Turkish, French foreign ministers discuss bilateral, regional issues
4 April 2025
Turkish, French foreign ministers discuss bilateral, regional issues
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stresses need for greater coordination with non-EU countries in European security Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan…
Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where to look for life in the universe
2 April 2025
Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where to look for life in the universe
One of the most powerful objects in the universe is a radio quasar—a spinning black hole spraying out highly energetic particles.…
Netherlands Speeds Up $541 Million Drone Package for Ukraine
2 April 2025
Netherlands Speeds Up $541 Million Drone Package for Ukraine
The Netherlands is financing a 500-million-euro ($541 million) drone project for Ukraine this year to help it defend against the…
Chinese bomber spotted carrying KD-21 ballistic missiles
2 April 2025
Chinese bomber spotted carrying KD-21 ballistic missiles
New imagery from a Chinese military exercise has revealed what appears to be the first confirmed sighting of a KD-21…