Defence News
Rheinmetall to supply Spain with 104,000 mortar rounds
8 April 2024
Rheinmetall to supply Spain with 104,000 mortar rounds
Rheinmetall has signed a double-digit million euro deal with Spain to supply the Spanish Army with 104,000 mortar rounds. The…
First New Zealand super Hercules Aircraft completes maiden flight test
8 April 2024
First New Zealand super Hercules Aircraft completes maiden flight test
New Zealand’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft has conducted its initial flight test in the US. The demonstration saw the vehicle fly…
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 6 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
8 April 2024
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 6 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
‘Our heroic Turkish Armed Forces will continue to destroy terrorist hideouts with perseverance and determination,’ says National Defense Ministry Turkish…
How NASA’s Roman Telescope will measure the ages of stars
6 April 2024
How NASA’s Roman Telescope will measure the ages of stars
Guessing your age might be a popular carnival game, but for astronomers it’s a real challenge to determine the ages…
Report: In ‘Historic’ First, US Navy Test-Launches Four LRASMs Simultaneously
6 April 2024
Report: In ‘Historic’ First, US Navy Test-Launches Four LRASMs Simultaneously
The US Navy test-launched four Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) simultaneously for the first time, marking a historic feat in the…
Report: US Army Restores 1,900 ‘Unserviceable’ Stinger Missiles
6 April 2024
Report: US Army Restores 1,900 ‘Unserviceable’ Stinger Missiles
The US Army has refurbished 1,900 Stinger missiles once deemed “unserviceable.” The effort saved approximately $50,000 per round and added…
US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft
6 April 2024
US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft
The US Air Force has received two F-15EX Eagle II strike aircraft as part of a $1.2-billion contract signed with Boeing in…
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system
6 April 2024
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system
The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 Bradley infantry fighting…
New generation of Mi-8 helicopter spotted in Russia
6 April 2024
New generation of Mi-8 helicopter spotted in Russia
The Voeniy Osvedomitely channel on Telegram, known for its close links to the Russian military, has unveiled a photo showcasing…
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan
6 April 2024
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan
The U.S. Air Force has initiated the deployment of F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.…