Defence News
US Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
14 August 2024
US Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia
The United States said Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, ending a years-long suspension triggered…
US ratifies $20B in arms sales to Israel amid regional tensions
14 August 2024
US ratifies $20B in arms sales to Israel amid regional tensions
The State Department announces the approval of $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel, amid the escalation of tensions in…
Russia unveils crewless howitzer prototype
14 August 2024
Russia unveils crewless howitzer prototype
Russia’s defense industry has once again showcased its ambitious military development efforts with the unveiling of a crewless howitzer prototype…
Turkish intelligence dismantles global cyber espionage network
14 August 2024
Turkish intelligence dismantles global cyber espionage network
MIT cracks down on cyber espionage ring supplying data to terrorists, arrests 11 suspects The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT)…
US seeks Turkish aid to reach out to Iran to de-escalate tensions
14 August 2024
US seeks Turkish aid to reach out to Iran to de-escalate tensions
The outgoing U.S. Ambassador in Ankara Jeff Flake said his country was asking Türkiye and allies with ties to Iran…
What time is it on the moon? Researchers develop a plan for precise timekeeping
13 August 2024
What time is it on the moon? Researchers develop a plan for precise timekeeping
For decades, the moon’s subtle gravitational pull has posed a vexing challenge—atomic clocks on its surface would tick faster than…
Analysis: What is the current situation in the Russia-Ukraine war?
13 August 2024
Analysis: What is the current situation in the Russia-Ukraine war?
The ability of Ukraine to integrate new aid into its existing defense strategies will be crucial in determining its success…
Philippines to Receive Israeli-Made Long-Range Patrol Aircraft
13 August 2024
Philippines to Receive Israeli-Made Long-Range Patrol Aircraft
The Philippine Air Force has revealed that it contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems to supply two long-range patrol aircraft (LRPA). The $114-million deal…
Poland Inks Deal for 48 Patriot Air Defense Launchers
13 August 2024
Poland Inks Deal for 48 Patriot Air Defense Launchers
Poland signed a contract on Monday to build 48 launchers for the US-designed Patriot air and missile defense systems to…
US Approves Selling 16 HIMARS to Norway
13 August 2024
US Approves Selling 16 HIMARS to Norway
The US State Department has approved the sale of 16 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Norway. The…