Defence News
US Army awards $451M contract to upgrade M270 launchers
21 May 2024
US Army awards $451M contract to upgrade M270 launchers
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $451 million contract to recapitalize additional M270 rocket launcher systems,…
Denmark supports Ukraine with new air defense and artillery funds worth €728 million
21 May 2024
Denmark supports Ukraine with new air defense and artillery funds worth €728 million
Danish government announced a new donation package for Ukraine valued at 5.6 billion kroner (€728 million), with a significant focus…
North Korea confirms missile launch
21 May 2024
North Korea confirms missile launch
North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system”, state media said on Saturday,…
US Army awards contract to Lockheed Martin for hypersonic weapon system
21 May 2024
US Army awards contract to Lockheed Martin for hypersonic weapon system
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to deliver additional capability for the Long Range Hypersonic…
Revamped Turkish armored vehicle to make int’l debut in Romania
21 May 2024
Revamped Turkish armored vehicle to make int’l debut in Romania
Turkish-made armored vehicle, Ejder Kunter, renewed in line with current needs, will be exhibited abroad for the first time this…
New photos show Jupiter’s tiny moon Amalthea
20 May 2024
New photos show Jupiter’s tiny moon Amalthea
It’s tiny, but it’s there. By now, we’re all used to seeing amazing photos of Jupiter courtesy of NASA’s Juno…
Report: New Caledonia ‘under siege’ as French troops bid to restore order
20 May 2024
Report: New Caledonia ‘under siege’ as French troops bid to restore order
French Pacific territory New Caledonia was “under siege”, the mayor of its capital Noumea said, after another person was killed,…
Report: US Army Soldiers Dissatisfied With Stryker-Mounted Laser Weapon
20 May 2024
Report: US Army Soldiers Dissatisfied With Stryker-Mounted Laser Weapon
The US Army is collecting feedback from its soldiers regarding the integration of a 50-kilowatt laser weapon on the Stryker…
Canadian Navy Commissions Fourth DeWolf Ship in Nova Scotia
20 May 2024
Canadian Navy Commissions Fourth DeWolf Ship in Nova Scotia
The Royal Canadian Navy has commissioned its fourth Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and offshore patrol vessel, the HMCS William Hall (AOPV…
MBDA Launches European Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Concept Phase
20 May 2024
MBDA Launches European Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Concept Phase
MBDA has signed an agreement for the European Hypersonic Defense Interceptor Study (HYDIS2) project concept phase with the Organisation for…