Defence News
Slovak Air Force Receives Two More F-16 Vipers
5 April 2025
Slovak Air Force Receives Two More F-16 Vipers
The Slovak Air Force has received two additional F-16 Viper combat aircraft as part of a US foreign military sale…
Türkiye celebrates 76th anniversary of NATO
5 April 2025
Türkiye celebrates 76th anniversary of NATO
Foreign, defense ministries hail Türkiye’s role in alliance, highlight Ankara’s commitment to ‘Euro-Atlantic security’ The Turkish Foreign Ministry celebrated the…
Report: Ukraine identifies new Russian kamikaze drone
4 April 2025
Report: Ukraine identifies new Russian kamikaze drone
A new type of Russian one-way attack drone has been identified following recent strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy,…
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…