Defence News
Report: Lithuania to spend $1.3B on modern soldier program over next decade
31 August 2024
Report: Lithuania to spend $1.3B on modern soldier program over next decade
The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern…
France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
31 August 2024
France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
Serbia signed a contract to purchase 12 Rafale warplanes from France’s Dassault Aviation on Thursday during a state visit by President Emmanuel Macron to…
US Army Increases Massive Javelin Missile Order by $1.3B
31 August 2024
US Army Increases Massive Javelin Missile Order by $1.3B
The US Army is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing its anti-armor capabilities with a further $1.3-billion order for Javelin anti-tank…
Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets
31 August 2024
Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets
The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities. Military chief Romeo Brawner…
China asks Philippines to ‘quickly’ withdraw US mid-range missile system
31 August 2024
China asks Philippines to ‘quickly’ withdraw US mid-range missile system
‘Philippines should not sacrifice its own security interests to benefit US,’ says China Foreign Ministry spokesperson China on Friday asked…
Latvia Inaugurates NATO Multinational Brigade Center in Adazi
31 August 2024
Latvia Inaugurates NATO Multinational Brigade Center in Adazi
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has opened a new military center in Ādaži to support the NATO Multinational Brigade cooperation. The 7-million-euro ($7.7-million) facility…
“Türkiye cannot turn its back on Palestinian cause”
31 August 2024
“Türkiye cannot turn its back on Palestinian cause”
Türkiye cannot turn its back on the Palestinian cause, which had been prioritized by its ancestors, including its founder, Mustafa…
Türkiye neutralises PKK/KCK terrorists in Northern Iraq
31 August 2024
Türkiye neutralises PKK/KCK terrorists in Northern Iraq
Two members of the terror group have been neutralised in Hakurk. Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has neutralised two members…
Turkish president: ‘We have not, will not give in to those trying to confine us to shallow waters’
31 August 2024
Turkish president: ‘We have not, will not give in to those trying to confine us to shallow waters’
‘From Syria to Northern Iraq, and from Libya to Somalia, our armed forces honorably fulfill their duties everywhere they are…
Hubble observes an oddly organized satellite galaxy
30 August 2024
Hubble observes an oddly organized satellite galaxy
Andromeda III is one of at least 13 dwarf satellite galaxies in orbit around the Andromeda galaxy, or Messier 31,…