Defence News
Report: 96% of Gazans face extreme levels of hunger
26 June 2024
Report: 96% of Gazans face extreme levels of hunger
About 2.13M across Gaza face high levels of acute food insecurity, including nearly 343,000 people who experience catastrophic food insecurity…
Report: France to Equip Artillery Units With DT46 Long-Range Drones
26 June 2024
Report: France to Equip Artillery Units With DT46 Long-Range Drones
The French Army is boosting the reconnaissance capabilities of its artillery units with the acquisition of Delair’s DT46 long-range drones. The drone,…
Romania Picks S. Korea’s K9 Thunder Howitzers for Massive Artillery Upgrade
26 June 2024
Romania Picks S. Korea’s K9 Thunder Howitzers for Massive Artillery Upgrade
The Romanian Ministry of National Defense has selected South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery fleet. The…
Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype
26 June 2024
Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype
Airbus Helicopters has begun flight tests for the French Army Aviation’s NH90 Standard 2 prototype. The new configuration is part of Paris’…
Saab Introduces Giraffe 1X Compact Radar Module
26 June 2024
Saab Introduces Giraffe 1X Compact Radar Module
Saab introduced a new compact radar module for its Giraffe 1X multi-mission radar during the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition in Paris. Designed…
Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks
26 June 2024
Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence is planning to order 105 additional Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks from defense firm KNDS. The purchase,…
European Countries Sign Joint Mistral Missile Acquisition Agreement
26 June 2024
European Countries Sign Joint Mistral Missile Acquisition Agreement
A group of five European countries have signed a framework agreement to jointly acquire the Mistral 3 air defense missile.…
Aselsan’s air systems 1st Turkish-made to join NATO drill
26 June 2024
Aselsan’s air systems 1st Turkish-made to join NATO drill
Short-range air defense systems of Turkish defense giant Aselsan conducted an integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise with NATO…
US military reinforces base in Syria
26 June 2024
US military reinforces base in Syria
Washington sends fuel tankers, medical supplies, ammunition to area occupied by terrorist PKK/YPG The US on Tuesday sent a military…
Hubble captures infant stars transforming a nebula
25 June 2024
Hubble captures infant stars transforming a nebula
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image presents a visually striking collection of interstellar gas and dust. Named RCW 7, the…