Defence News
US to increase production of Patriot missiles by 30%
18 November 2024
US to increase production of Patriot missiles by 30%
Lockheed Martin will increase production of PAC-3 MSE missiles by 30 percent under a new contract with the US Army.…
Türkiye declares EU maritime maps ‘null and void’
18 November 2024
Türkiye declares EU maritime maps ‘null and void’
‘EU has no authority to comment on maritime disputes between sovereign states,’ says Turkish Foreign Ministry statement Türkiye on Saturday…
N. Korean Leader Orders ‘Mass Production’ of Attack Drones
16 November 2024
N. Korean Leader Orders ‘Mass Production’ of Attack Drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the “mass production” of attack drones, state media reported on Friday, as concerns mount…
India Flight Tests 1,000KM Cruise Missile
16 November 2024
India Flight Tests 1,000KM Cruise Missile
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted its maiden flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)…
Report: Biden administration plans to submit a request to Congress for new aid to Ukraine
16 November 2024
Report: Biden administration plans to submit a request to Congress for new aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration plans to appeal to Congress for additional funds for Ukraine in 2025. It regards financing, in particular,…
United States has increased production of 155 mm shells to 50,000 per month
16 November 2024
United States has increased production of 155 mm shells to 50,000 per month
The United States has increased production of 155 mm artillery ammunition to 50,000 per month. William LaPlante, the Under Secretary…
Soframe unveils drone armed with laser turret
16 November 2024
Soframe unveils drone armed with laser turret
French defense company SOFRAME has showcased its latest tactical innovation: a drone equipped with a laser turret designed to counter…
China Presents SH16A Artillery System
16 November 2024
China Presents SH16A Artillery System
The Chinese state-owned Norinco Corporation has demonstrated an updated SH-16A self-propelled 155 mm howitzer with a fully automated artillery module.…
EU Approves €300M for First-Ever Joint Defense Procurement
16 November 2024
EU Approves €300M for First-Ever Joint Defense Procurement
The European Union has approved funding for five projects to support defense procurement in its member states for the first…
Canada orders 85 heavy recovery vehicles from Rheinmetall
16 November 2024
Canada orders 85 heavy recovery vehicles from Rheinmetall
The Canadian government has awarded Rheinmetall a major order for the production of 85 heavy recovery vehicles to the Canadian…