Defence News
KNDS Unveils European Main Battle Tank With Three Guns
27 June 2024
KNDS Unveils European Main Battle Tank With Three Guns
KNDS has unveiled a new main battle tank for European customers featuring an uncommon number of guns to tackle various threats. Presented…
Allies welcome Mark Rutte’s appointment as next NATO chief
27 June 2024
Allies welcome Mark Rutte’s appointment as next NATO chief
Outgoing Dutch prime minister will take over as secretary general of military alliance on Oct. 1 Leaders and politicians on…
Türkiye’s new combat drone reaches highest altitude so far
27 June 2024
Türkiye’s new combat drone reaches highest altitude so far
The Bayraktar TB3, Türkiye’s new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), tailored for the country’s first aircraft carrier, achieved a new…
Sanctions by NATO ally on another member contradict essence of military alliance
27 June 2024
Sanctions by NATO ally on another member contradict essence of military alliance
‘Sanctions, restrictions not only affect allied country subject to them but also undermine NATO’s deterrent capability, defense capacity,’ says Hakan…
China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples
26 June 2024
China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically…
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…