Defence News
Taiwan president increased defense spending to counter Chinese threat
20 May 2024
Taiwan president increased defense spending to counter Chinese threat
Taiwan must boost deterrence to fend off China, President Tsai Ing-wen said in an interview with BBC. “The cost of…
Poland to spend $2.5B to enhance border security with Russia, Belarus
20 May 2024
Poland to spend $2.5B to enhance border security with Russia, Belarus
‘We are embarking on a major project to build a secure border, including a system of fortifications,’ Polish prime minister…
Turkish drone giant Baykar delivers last batch of drones to Poland
20 May 2024
Turkish drone giant Baykar delivers last batch of drones to Poland
Turkish aviation firm Baykar delivered 24 Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) to Poland this month, the Secretariat of…
North Korea tests ‘autonomous navigation system’ for missile fire
20 May 2024
North Korea tests ‘autonomous navigation system’ for missile fire
Pyongyang had fired ballistic missile a day earlier toward Sea of Japan North Korea has tested a new “autonomous navigation…
13 countries sign joint letter warning Israel against major offensive in Rafah
20 May 2024
13 countries sign joint letter warning Israel against major offensive in Rafah
Foreign ministers of 13 nations, including Australia, Canada, Germany, South Korea, and UK, demand Israel allow more humanitarian aid for…
How NASA tracked the most intense solar storm in decades
18 May 2024
How NASA tracked the most intense solar storm in decades
May 2024 has already proven to be a particularly stormy month for our sun. During the first full week of…
The $61B question: Will Ukraine’s resilience and diplomacy pass the crucial test?
18 May 2024
The $61B question: Will Ukraine’s resilience and diplomacy pass the crucial test?
Regardless of the election result, Zelenskyy must acknowledge that Ukraine is not as high a priority for American policymakers as…
Report: BAE to develop new countermeasure system for US Navy jets
18 May 2024
Report: BAE to develop new countermeasure system for US Navy jets
BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Navy to develop the Dual Band Decoy (DBD), one of the most…
Philippines to Buy Five Coast Guard Ships From Japan in $400M Deal
18 May 2024
Philippines to Buy Five Coast Guard Ships From Japan in $400M Deal
The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400…
Malaysia looks to buy S. Korean rocket launcher
18 May 2024
Malaysia looks to buy S. Korean rocket launcher
Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has taken a strategic step to enhance its defense capabilities by signing contracts worth RM7.3…