Defence News
S. Korea approves plan to produce L-SAM defense system
17 January 2025
S. Korea approves plan to produce L-SAM defense system
The government has approved a plan to start the production of a newly developed homegrown Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM), the…
Japan to buy long-range JASSM-ER missiles
17 January 2025
Japan to buy long-range JASSM-ER missiles
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan for up to 16 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint…
German military set to get authority to shoot down suspected drones
17 January 2025
German military set to get authority to shoot down suspected drones
Chancellor Scholz’s Cabinet approves draft legislation giving armed forces authority to use force against suspected drones if they pose risk…
US’ Biden issues directive approving Greek Cypriot administration’s purchase of military equipment
17 January 2025
US’ Biden issues directive approving Greek Cypriot administration’s purchase of military equipment
Directive ‘will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace’ says outgoing leader Joe Biden US President…
Türkiye ‘neutralises’ 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
17 January 2025
Türkiye ‘neutralises’ 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
“We are determined to destroy terrorism at its source. Our fight will go on until the terrorists disappear from this…
Report: The United States will increase production of SM-3 missiles
16 January 2025
Report: The United States will increase production of SM-3 missiles
The American missile giant RTX (Raytheon) is investing heavily in accelerating the production of SM-3 missiles. The increase in production…
Report: Iranian Navy to Receive Locally Made Zagros Combat Destroyer
16 January 2025
Report: Iranian Navy to Receive Locally Made Zagros Combat Destroyer
Iran has announced that its indigenously developed Zagros destroyer will soon start sailing with the Iranian Navy, state media reported. The…
Russia, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Energy Deal
16 January 2025
Russia, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Energy Deal
Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening…
Italy orders Skynex air defense systems after Ukraine success
16 January 2025
Italy orders Skynex air defense systems after Ukraine success
The Italian Army has committed to acquiring Rheinmetall’s Skynex air defense systems, following their proven performance in Ukraine. Italy has…
50 JLTV armored vehicles arrived in Lithuania
16 January 2025
50 JLTV armored vehicles arrived in Lithuania
Fifty American JLTV armored vehicles were delivered to Lithuania in January. The press service of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense reported on…