Defence News
BAE Systems to Build More Bradley Fighting Vehicles for US Army
14 December 2024
BAE Systems to Build More Bradley Fighting Vehicles for US Army
The US Department of Defense has contracted BAE Systems Land & Armaments to produce more Bradley armored fighting vehicles for the army.…
US Army successfully test-fires hypersonic missile
14 December 2024
US Army successfully test-fires hypersonic missile
The U.S. Army has successfully test-fired its new hypersonic missile system, overcoming years of development challenges linked to its trailer-based…
Boeing Awarded $451M Contract to Upgrade Japanese F-15s
14 December 2024
Boeing Awarded $451M Contract to Upgrade Japanese F-15s
The US Air Force has awarded a $450.5-million contract to Boeing to upgrade dozens of Japanese F-15 fighter jets. Around 70 of…
NATO Chief Calls for Defense Surge to Avoid ‘Big War’ With Russia
14 December 2024
NATO Chief Calls for Defense Surge to Avoid ‘Big War’ With Russia
NATO chief Mark Rutte issued a stark warning Thursday to “turbo-charge” defense spending, saying European nations were not prepared for the threat…
Baykar chief: Türkiye commands 65% of world’s drone market
14 December 2024
Baykar chief: Türkiye commands 65% of world’s drone market
Türkiye controls 65% of the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market and is home to the world’s biggest drone manufacturer,…
Iran Launches Heaviest Locally-Developed Satellite Payload Into Orbit
13 December 2024
Iran Launches Heaviest Locally-Developed Satellite Payload Into Orbit
Iran has successfully launched its Simorgh carrier rocket, deploying a domestically-developed space tug and two payloads into orbit, marking its…
US Performs Exo-Atmospheric Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target in Guam
13 December 2024
US Performs Exo-Atmospheric Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target in Guam
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has successfully performed its first live exo-atmospheric intercept of…
Report: Drones guided via cables change battlefield in Ukraine
13 December 2024
Report: Drones guided via cables change battlefield in Ukraine
Drones guided via fiber optic cables are making their presence known in the ongoing war in Ukraine, offering both advantages…
US Army tests LTAMDS radar with PAC-3 interceptors
13 December 2024
US Army tests LTAMDS radar with PAC-3 interceptors
Raytheon, an RTX business, has announced that U.S. Army air defense soldiers successfully utilized the Lower Tier Air and Missile…
Czech Republic Procures 14 Leopard 2A4s From Rheinmetall for $169M
13 December 2024
Czech Republic Procures 14 Leopard 2A4s From Rheinmetall for $169M
The Czech Republichas awarded a 161 million euro ($169 million) contract to Rheinmetall for the delivery of 14 Leopard 2A4 main…