Defence News
French Navy Receives First Marine Mine-Hunter Drone
24 January 2025
French Navy Receives First Marine Mine-Hunter Drone
The French Navy has received its first mine warfare surface drone as part of the SLAMF (Future Mine Countermeasures System)…
US, Philippines Conduct Maritime Drills in South China Sea
24 January 2025
US, Philippines Conduct Maritime Drills in South China Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy have conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea.…
Japan buys new CH-47 Chinook helicopters
24 January 2025
Japan buys new CH-47 Chinook helicopters
Japan has finalized a contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to produce an additional 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for…
National Defense Ministry: Turkish soldiers’ duties in Syria continue
24 January 2025
National Defense Ministry: Turkish soldiers’ duties in Syria continue
Depending on need, redeployment of troops in Syria or their assignment to different regions may be considered, says ministry Turkish…
Extreme supersonic winds measured on a planet outside our solar system
23 January 2025
Extreme supersonic winds measured on a planet outside our solar system
Astronomers have discovered extremely powerful winds pummeling the equator of WASP-127b, a giant exoplanet. Reaching speeds up to 33,000 km/h,…
The United States has increased production of 155-mm cannon tubes
23 January 2025
The United States has increased production of 155-mm cannon tubes
The United States has increased the production rate of 155-mm cannon tubes for M777 lightweight howitzers and M109 self-propelled howitzers.…
Report: US Signs Two-Year Deal to Train Taiwan Navy
23 January 2025
Report: US Signs Two-Year Deal to Train Taiwan Navy
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence recently announced that the US has agreed to facilitate a two-year training program for the Taiwanese Navy…
US Military Deploys Upgraded B61-12 Nuclear Bombs in Europe
23 January 2025
US Military Deploys Upgraded B61-12 Nuclear Bombs in Europe
The US military has begun deploying upgraded B61-12 nuclear bombs at its bases in Europe, further enhancing its strategic deterrence…
AUKUS Navies Trial Hugin Drone for Underwater Missions
23 January 2025
AUKUS Navies Trial Hugin Drone for Underwater Missions
The UK Royal Navy has partnered with its US and Australian counterparts to assess the Hugin Superior autonomous system’s effectiveness in underwater…
France Receives Two New H225M Caracal Helicopters
23 January 2025
France Receives Two New H225M Caracal Helicopters
France’s defense procurement agency has delivered two H225M Caracal helicopters to the air and space force. The aircraft are the first two…