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Turkish Baykar may cooperate with Italian defense giant Leonardo after acquiring Piaggio
11 January 2025
Turkish Baykar may cooperate with Italian defense giant Leonardo after acquiring Piaggio
Turkish UCAV producer Baykar technologies continues to expand its footprint in Europe Turkish unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) producer Baykar…
Planets without plate tectonics could still be habitable
10 January 2025
Planets without plate tectonics could still be habitable
It has been thought that plate tectonics were a significant factor in the shaping of our planet and the evolution…
Think Tank: China Outpacing US in Airbase Fortification as War Threat Grows
10 January 2025
Think Tank: China Outpacing US in Airbase Fortification as War Threat Grows
China has made significant investments in expanding and fortifying its airbases over the years, creating a concerning imbalance with the…
Report: Australia Still Facing Troop Shortage Despite 64,000 Applications in 2024
10 January 2025
Report: Australia Still Facing Troop Shortage Despite 64,000 Applications in 2024
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to struggle with a “massive” troop shortage despite receiving tens of thousands of applications…
Australian Army to Receive More Locally-Made Bushmaster Vehicles
10 January 2025
Australian Army to Receive More Locally-Made Bushmaster Vehicles
Australia has announced a plan to build 40 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles domestically for the army, further supporting the country’s commitment to…
Iveco-Oto Melara to Supply Medium Armored Combat Vehicles to Italian Army
10 January 2025
Iveco-Oto Melara to Supply Medium Armored Combat Vehicles to Italian Army
Italy’s Ministry of Defence has awarded the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) a contract to provide 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBM) for…
Raytheon to deliver new Patriot air defense systems to Romania
10 January 2025
Raytheon to deliver new Patriot air defense systems to Romania
Raytheon, a division of RTX, has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot air and…
Ukraine-Made Inguar Armored Vehicle Passes Tests, Receives First Supply Orders
10 January 2025
Ukraine-Made Inguar Armored Vehicle Passes Tests, Receives First Supply Orders
The Ukrainian Inguar-3 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle has completed its combat tests and received its first contracts from two…
New NATO member Sweden to buy tanks, equipment worth nearly $2B
10 January 2025
New NATO member Sweden to buy tanks, equipment worth nearly $2B
The Swedish government announced it would be purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks and plans to…
Türkiye decries PKK’s use of civilians as human shields in Syria
10 January 2025
Türkiye decries PKK’s use of civilians as human shields in Syria
Defense Ministry sources highlighted that the terrorist group PKK/YPG took civilians to a strategic location in Syria as a human…