Defence News
EU approves up to €1.4 billion military aid to Ukraine from Russian frozen assets
25 June 2024
EU approves up to €1.4 billion military aid to Ukraine from Russian frozen assets
EU countries today approved a first tranche of up to €1.4 billion in military aid for Ukraine coming from the…
Indian Military to Buy 10 Tapas Surveillance Drones
25 June 2024
Indian Military to Buy 10 Tapas Surveillance Drones
The Indian Armed Forces is planning to procure 10 domestically-built Tapas drones to further boost its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.…
2 ringleaders of PKK terror group ‘neutralized’ in eastern Türkiye
25 June 2024
2 ringleaders of PKK terror group ‘neutralized’ in eastern Türkiye
11 terrorists targeted by gendarmerie in last 9 days, says interior minister Two so-called leaders of PKK terror group, one…
China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe
24 June 2024
China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example…
Report: Reform UK pledge 42% increase in troops, army up to 100,000
24 June 2024
Report: Reform UK pledge 42% increase in troops, army up to 100,000
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launched his party’s election manifesto, titled “Our Contract with You,” with a pledge to recruit…
Report: Germany overtakes UK as second largest spender in NATO
24 June 2024
Report: Germany overtakes UK as second largest spender in NATO
Germany has again surpassed the United Kingdom to become the alliance’s second-largest defence spender. According to the latest NATO defence…
US Army to buy more than 1,000 Switchblade drones
24 June 2024
US Army to buy more than 1,000 Switchblade drones
The U.S. Army will field more than 1,000 Switchblade 600 drones over the next year as part of Replicator —…
Russian military adapts Chinese ATV for anti-aircraft use
24 June 2024
Russian military adapts Chinese ATV for anti-aircraft use
The Russian military has adapted a Chinese all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for use as an improvised anti-aircraft unit, reflecting the ongoing…
Ukraine receives advanced light howitzer from AM General
24 June 2024
Ukraine receives advanced light howitzer from AM General
In a surprise announcement at the Fires Symposium, Program Director Mike Evans revealed that AM General has provided a test…
Romania to buy 54 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace
24 June 2024
Romania to buy 54 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has chosen the K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer for the nation’s armed forces.…