Defence News
US Approves Sale of Modernization Kits for Egypt’s Fast Missile Craft
8 February 2025
US Approves Sale of Modernization Kits for Egypt’s Fast Missile Craft
The US State Department has approved an estimated $625-million sale of modernization kits and services for Egypt’s fast missile craft.…
Turkish defense major Aselsan opens office in Oman capital Muscat
8 February 2025
Turkish defense major Aselsan opens office in Oman capital Muscat
Aselsan, one of Türkiye’s top defense and technology companies, has opened an office in the Gulf nation of Oman, it…
New British Gravehawk system producton ramps up for Ukraine
7 February 2025
New British Gravehawk system producton ramps up for Ukraine
The Gravehawk system, a recently developed air defence project jointly funded by the UK and Denmark, has entered its final…
Report: L3Harris Viper Shield EW Tech Completes First Flight on F-16
7 February 2025
Report: L3Harris Viper Shield EW Tech Completes First Flight on F-16
L3Harris Technologies has completed the initial flight of its Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suite aboard an F-16 Fighting Falcon combat…
France Delivers First Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Minister
7 February 2025
France Delivers First Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Minister
France on Thursday delivered a first consignment of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine to help Kyiv defend its airspace…
Reuters: North Korean ballistic missiles have become more precise
7 February 2025
Reuters: North Korean ballistic missiles have become more precise
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces since late December have been far more precise than salvos…
Iran Revolutionary Guards Unveil First Drone Carrier in Gulf
7 February 2025
Iran Revolutionary Guards Unveil First Drone Carrier in Gulf
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveiled the country’s first drone carrier on Thursday in Gulf waters, state media reported. The carrier, called…
Turkish defense industry boosts UAV exports with new deals
7 February 2025
Turkish defense industry boosts UAV exports with new deals
BMS Defence’s assault drones gain traction as company opens new factory, targets more African contracts Türkiye’s defense industry is diversifying…
Turkish Defense Ministry slams plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza
7 February 2025
Turkish Defense Ministry slams plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza
The Turkish National Defense Ministry on Thursday made clear its opposition to any plans that aim to displace Palestinians from Gaza. At…
Straight shot: Hubble investigates galaxy with nine rings
6 February 2025
Straight shot: Hubble investigates galaxy with nine rings
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a cosmic bullseye. The gargantuan galaxy LEDA 1313424 is rippling with nine star-filled rings…