Defence News
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…
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…