Defence News
China proposes magnetic launch system for sending resources back to Earth
28 August 2024
China proposes magnetic launch system for sending resources back to Earth
In his famous novel “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress,” Robert A. Heinlein describes a future lunar settlement where future…
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
28 August 2024
Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced Monday that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to…
Ukraine Unveils ‘Palianytsia’ Rocket Drone for Strikes Deep Into Russia
28 August 2024
Ukraine Unveils ‘Palianytsia’ Rocket Drone for Strikes Deep Into Russia
The Ukrainian military has unveiled a new, long-range rocket drone designed to neutralize targets deep inside Russia. Called “Palianytsia,” the…
US Approves Sale of 100 AMRAAM Missiles for Norwegian NASAMS
28 August 2024
US Approves Sale of 100 AMRAAM Missiles for Norwegian NASAMS
The US State Department has approved the sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) and related equipment to…
United States sends ammunition and counter-unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine
28 August 2024
United States sends ammunition and counter-unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has sent Ukraine a new aid package that includes ammunition and unmanned anti-aircraft systems. This…
Ukraine successfully tests its first ballistic missile as Zelensky urges use of long-range arms
28 August 2024
Ukraine successfully tests its first ballistic missile as Zelensky urges use of long-range arms
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the successful test of the first ballistic missile manufactured locally in Ukraine. This announcement was made…
US Army Receives First EAGLS Laser Rocket Counter-Drone System
28 August 2024
US Army Receives First EAGLS Laser Rocket Counter-Drone System
MSI Defense Solutions has delivered the first EAGLS counter-drone system to the US Army. A total of six systems have…
Major Turkish defense firms sign agreements with Indonesia
28 August 2024
Major Turkish defense firms sign agreements with Indonesia
Türkiye’s defense giants Aselsan and Roketsan inked strategic defense industry transfer deals with Indonesia under the leadership of the Presidency…
Türkiye’s ‘Pentagon’ slated for 2025 completion
28 August 2024
Türkiye’s ‘Pentagon’ slated for 2025 completion
In the heart of Ankara, a monumental structure is taking shape that symbolizes Türkiye’s growing military ambitions and strategic aspirations.…
Hubble captures unique ultraviolet view of a spectacular star cluster
27 August 2024
Hubble captures unique ultraviolet view of a spectacular star cluster
Roughly 210,000 light-years away, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is one of our Milky Way galaxy’s closest neighbors. In fact,…