Defence News
Blinken Announces $2B in Ukraine Military Aid in Kyiv
17 May 2024
Blinken Announces $2B in Ukraine Military Aid in Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Wednesday the release of a further $2 billion in military aid for Ukrainian…
Turkish FM Fidan: Israeli advance on Rafah ‘unacceptable’
17 May 2024
Turkish FM Fidan: Israeli advance on Rafah ‘unacceptable’
Fidan in a phone call with Blinken underlines the significance of establishing a lasting ceasefire in Palestine’s Gaza as well…
Astronomers discover merging twin quasars
16 May 2024
Astronomers discover merging twin quasars
Using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have detected a pair of merging quasars at a high redshift, as part…
Report: US Air Force Deploys ULTRA Glider-Like Drone in Middle East
16 May 2024
Report: US Air Force Deploys ULTRA Glider-Like Drone in Middle East
The US Air Force has for the first time deployed its Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA) in the Middle East. Images…
Intel: South Korea Conducts Farewell Flight for F-4E Phantom Jets
16 May 2024
Intel: South Korea Conducts Farewell Flight for F-4E Phantom Jets
Four of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-4E Phantom jet planes have marked the fleet’s retirement with a…
Kongsberg, Diehl, MBDA Team Up to Develop 3SM Tyrfing Missile
16 May 2024
Kongsberg, Diehl, MBDA Team Up to Develop 3SM Tyrfing Missile
Kongsberg has signed an agreement with Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland to develop Norway and Germany’s 3SM Tyrfing supersonic strike missile. The…
US Approves Sidewinder Missile Sale for Romanian F-16s
16 May 2024
US Approves Sidewinder Missile Sale for Romanian F-16s
The US State Department has approved the sale of 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles and related equipment to Romania.…
US to Deploy Triton Surveillance Drones in Japan This Month
16 May 2024
US to Deploy Triton Surveillance Drones in Japan This Month
The US military is deploying a pair of MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance drones at Kadena Air Base, Japan, this month.…
UK to Dispose of All FV107 Scimitar Reconnaissance Vehicles
16 May 2024
UK to Dispose of All FV107 Scimitar Reconnaissance Vehicles
The UK has announced plans to dispose of its entire FV107 Scimitar armored tracked reconnaissance vehicle fleet. The news was confirmed by…
FM Fidan discusses Gaza cease-fire with Hamas chief Haniyeh
16 May 2024
FM Fidan discusses Gaza cease-fire with Hamas chief Haniyeh
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the latest developments regarding the Gaza cease-fire deal with Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh.…