Defence News
Astronomers pinpoint the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space
4 December 2024
Astronomers pinpoint the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space
Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research,…
Germany presents HX-2 strike drone for Ukraine
4 December 2024
Germany presents HX-2 strike drone for Ukraine
The German company Helsing has unveiled the HX-2 artificial intelligence strike drone to be delivered to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.…
Report: Poland Orders Over 200 Sidewinder Block II Air-to-Air Missiles
4 December 2024
Report: Poland Orders Over 200 Sidewinder Block II Air-to-Air Missiles
Poland has signed an approximately $175-million contract to purchase 232 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles from the US. The…
Denmark signs deal for new air defense system
4 December 2024
Denmark signs deal for new air defense system
Denmark took a step in bolstering its air defense capabilities with the signing of a contract amendment between General Dynamics…
Ukraine showcases mass production of Ratel drones
4 December 2024
Ukraine showcases mass production of Ratel drones
A Ukrainian defense company has unveiled the large-scale production of its Ratel S unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), robotic platforms designed…
US Air Force tests new air-to-surface weapon
4 December 2024
US Air Force tests new air-to-surface weapon
The U.S. Air Force has completed the first successful test of its new Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW), marking a critical…
China Accuses Philippine Ships of ‘Illegally Gathering’ at Disputed Reef
4 December 2024
China Accuses Philippine Ships of ‘Illegally Gathering’ at Disputed Reef
China on Monday said it had taken “control measures” against Philippine ships it accused of “illegally gathering” near a disputed…
Ukraine declares NATO membership as sole security guarantee
4 December 2024
Ukraine declares NATO membership as sole security guarantee
As NATO foreign ministers convene in Brussels, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a clear statement rejecting any security…
Romania orders Otokar Cobra II 4×4 light armoured vehicles
4 December 2024
Romania orders Otokar Cobra II 4×4 light armoured vehicles
Otokar will provide Romanian Defence Ministry with 1,059 units of 4×4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles known as Cobra II…
Unlocking the secrets of the first quasars: How they defy the laws of physics to grow
3 December 2024
Unlocking the secrets of the first quasars: How they defy the laws of physics to grow
In an article published in the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal, new evidence suggests how supermassive black holes, with masses of several billion times that…