Defence News
Middle East rocked by 2 high-profile assassinations within 12 hours
1 August 2024
Middle East rocked by 2 high-profile assassinations within 12 hours
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr killed in separate attacks on Iran, Lebanon Since Tuesday evening until early…
Northern Cyprus: US’s sending of warships to Southern Cyprus to increase tensions
1 August 2024
Northern Cyprus: US’s sending of warships to Southern Cyprus to increase tensions
Military cooperation between US and Southern Cyprus ‘is intended to be used’ by Greek Cypriot Administration as ‘an element of…
Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
31 July 2024
Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower,…
Türkiye ramping up efforts to become high-tech center
31 July 2024
Türkiye ramping up efforts to become high-tech center
With a newly unveiled incentives program, Türkiye is doubling down on its efforts to turn the country into a center…
Report: US Army Conducts ‘Most Challenging Counter-Drone Test to Date’
31 July 2024
Report: US Army Conducts ‘Most Challenging Counter-Drone Test to Date’
The US Army has demonstrated the capabilities of nine of its counter-small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS) against more than 40…
Netherlands Junks German Protest Over $6B Submarine Deal With France
31 July 2024
Netherlands Junks German Protest Over $6B Submarine Deal With France
The Netherlands has dismissed a German protest of its decision to award a $6-billion submarine contract to French shipbuilder Naval…
Israeli army buys advanced mortar munitions
31 July 2024
Israeli army buys advanced mortar munitions
Elbit Systems has announced a contract valued at approximately $190 million to supply its Iron Sting laser and GPS-guided mortar…
Netherlands expand missiles with JASSM-ER following US sale
31 July 2024
Netherlands expand missiles with JASSM-ER following US sale
Agreement for JASSM-ER missiles marks a confirmed deal following February’s foreign military sales agreement. The Netherlands has signed an agreement…
Ukrainian soldiers receive Haenel MK 556 assault rifles from Germany
31 July 2024
Ukrainian soldiers receive Haenel MK 556 assault rifles from Germany
The rifles were initially produced for the Bundeswehr. The 82nd Air Assault Brigade and Special Operations units are now utilizing…
US Approves Small Diameter Bomb Sale to Belgium
31 July 2024
US Approves Small Diameter Bomb Sale to Belgium
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Small Diameter Bomb-Increment IIs (SDB-II) to Belgium. A total of…