Defence News
BAE Systems secures $459 Million contract for advanced aviation radios
12 April 2024
BAE Systems secures $459 Million contract for advanced aviation radios
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth $459 million. This…
US, Japan Confirm Cooperation on Counter-Hypersonic Development
12 April 2024
US, Japan Confirm Cooperation on Counter-Hypersonic Development
The US and Japan have confirmed plans to jointly develop a counter-hypersonic missile system. The Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) Cooperative…
Australia, Rheinmetall Ink Contract to Export Boxers to Germany
12 April 2024
Australia, Rheinmetall Ink Contract to Export Boxers to Germany
Canberra and Rheinmetall Defence Australia have signed a production contract to deliver locally-developed Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles to Germany. Valued at…
US Air Force Secretary to Flight-Test AI-Operated F-16
12 April 2024
US Air Force Secretary to Flight-Test AI-Operated F-16
US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is set to fly in a newly-configured F-16 fighter aircraft operated by artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking…
Serbia close to deal to buy French fighter jets in shift from Russia
12 April 2024
Serbia close to deal to buy French fighter jets in shift from Russia
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced that his country is close to reaching an agreement on the purchase of 12 French-made…
Palestine calls for end to ‘Israeli impunity’ in UNGA address
12 April 2024
Palestine calls for end to ‘Israeli impunity’ in UNGA address
Palestine’s U.N. envoy Riyad Mansour delivered a powerful address on Monday at the General Assembly, demanding an end to “Israeli…
Oil production in Türkiye’s Gabar exceeds 40,000 barrels per day
12 April 2024
Oil production in Türkiye’s Gabar exceeds 40,000 barrels per day
Türkiye’s daily oil production exceeds 100,000 barrel threshold, with more exploration wells in Hakkari and on the border with Van planned for…
Defense minister: Türkiye’s aim is to zero PKK’s acts
12 April 2024
Defense minister: Türkiye’s aim is to zero PKK’s acts
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has reiterated that PKK has almost lost its capacity to carry out terror activities inside Türkiye and the ultimate goal…
If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it
11 April 2024
If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it
Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one…
Israel-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten to attack
11 April 2024
Israel-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten to attack
Israeli foreign, defense ministers threaten to retaliate if Iran attacks Israel from Iranian soil Tensions between Israel and Iran rose…