Defence News
Italy orders new wheeled fighting vehicles
6 January 2025
Italy orders new wheeled fighting vehicles
The Iveco-Oto Melara Società Consortile (CIO) has finalized a contract with Italy’s Directorate of Land Armaments (DAT) to deliver 76…
Chinese military trains with new cargo drones
6 January 2025
Chinese military trains with new cargo drones
On January 2, the Xining Joint Logistic Support Center demonstrated its capabilities with a new cargo drone during operational training…
France sends first batch of Mirage jets to Ukraine
6 January 2025
France sends first batch of Mirage jets to Ukraine
The first batch of French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets is set to arrive in Ukraine by January 20, 2025, according…
United States Selected BAE to Develop 155 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
6 January 2025
United States Selected BAE to Develop 155 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
The U.S. Army has selected BAE Systems to build a prototype of a new 155 mm anti-aircraft artillery system armed…
Lebanese, French army chiefs discuss military cooperation
6 January 2025
Lebanese, French army chiefs discuss military cooperation
Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun held discussions with French Army Chief of Staff General Thierry Burkhard on Saturday, focusing…
Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel
6 January 2025
Biden Administration Announces $8B Arms Sale to Israel
The administration of US President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a planned $8-billion arms sale to Israel, a source familiar with…
Türkiye’s defense exports snag new record of $7.2B in 2024
6 January 2025
Türkiye’s defense exports snag new record of $7.2B in 2024
Türkiye’s defense and aerospace industry’s exports surged nearly 30% annually to reach a new record high of $7.2 billion in…
New Glenn NG-1 rocket completes a hotfire test
4 January 2025
New Glenn NG-1 rocket completes a hotfire test
Blue Origin has achieved an important milestone with its New Glenn NG-1 rocket, successfully completing a 24-second hotfire of the…
Indian Navy to Commission Two Warships, Submarine for Frontline Fleet
4 January 2025
Indian Navy to Commission Two Warships, Submarine for Frontline Fleet
The Indian Navy will commission three frontline vessels on January 15: the “Nilgiri” stealth frigate, the “Surat” stealth destroyer, and the “Vaghsheer”…
Report: S. Korea Eyes Expanded 3D Printing for Hard-to-Procure Military Items
4 January 2025
Report: S. Korea Eyes Expanded 3D Printing for Hard-to-Procure Military Items
South Korea is working to expand its 3D printing capabilities to produce military hardware that is difficult to procure or…