Defence News
German Eurofighters intercept Russian carrier-based MiG-29K jets
15 July 2024
German Eurofighters intercept Russian carrier-based MiG-29K jets
German Eurofighter jets, deployed in Latvia, were scrambled to intercept two Russian carrier-based MIG-29K fighter jets flying without a flight…
Saudi Arabia joins Otokar’s Cobra II armored vehicle buyer list
15 July 2024
Saudi Arabia joins Otokar’s Cobra II armored vehicle buyer list
Saudi Arabia has been added to the list of countries Turkish defense company and automotive manufacturer Otokar exported its Cobra…
How astronomers work out the size of the solar system
13 July 2024
How astronomers work out the size of the solar system
The size of the solar system is defined by the volume of space over which the sun’s influence exceeds those of other…
US Army Seeks Lightweight Radar for High-Altitude Spy Balloons
13 July 2024
US Army Seeks Lightweight Radar for High-Altitude Spy Balloons
The US Army has turned to industry partners for a new, lightweight radar to be fitted on its high-altitude surveillance…
Report: Morocco Buys Long-Range ATACMS Missiles From US
13 July 2024
Report: Morocco Buys Long-Range ATACMS Missiles From US
Morocco has ordered an undisclosed number of long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the US to bolster its air defense capabilities.…
Sikorsky Wins $251M Black Hawk Helicopter Deal With Jordan, Croatia
13 July 2024
Sikorsky Wins $251M Black Hawk Helicopter Deal With Jordan, Croatia
Sikorsky has received a $251.4-million contract to produce UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for Jordan and Croatia. The choppers are expected to boost…
European nations unite to develop new long-range missiles
13 July 2024
European nations unite to develop new long-range missiles
Germany, France, Italy, and Poland have agreed to jointly develop ground-launched cruise missiles. The defense ministers of the four nations signed a…
South Korea to start production of laser gun system
13 July 2024
South Korea to start production of laser gun system
South Korea is set to begin production of a state-of-the-art laser weapon system designed to neutralize enemy drones. The Defense…
Germany Buys Patriot Defense Systems From Raytheon
13 July 2024
Germany Buys Patriot Defense Systems From Raytheon
Raytheon has received a $1.2-billion contract to supply Patriot air and missile defense systems to Germany. The capabilities will be integrated with…
Brazilian Army Buys 420 Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles
13 July 2024
Brazilian Army Buys 420 Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles
The Brazilian Army has purchased 420 LMV-BR 2 (light multirole vehicles) from Italy’s Iveco Defence Vehicles. Known domestically as the “Guaicurus,” the…