Defence News
British army to receive 500 new Rheinmetall Trucks
7 February 2024
British army to receive 500 new Rheinmetall Trucks
The British Army is set to acquire 500 support trucks in the next 7 months following a 282-million pound ($354 million) contract…
Israeli defense minister says army’s next target is Rafah
7 February 2024
Israeli defense minister says army’s next target is Rafah
Yoav Gallant reiterates that at the end of the fighting, Hamas won’t be able to rule Gaza again Israel’s defense…
Taiwan tracks 25 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships
7 February 2024
Taiwan tracks 25 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships
The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND) tracked 25 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6…
France Warns Israel of Military Action in Lebanon
7 February 2024
France Warns Israel of Military Action in Lebanon
France’s Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne delivered a direct message from President Emmanuel Macron, asserting France’s pivotal role in any prospective…
Pentagon says casualties likely from US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
7 February 2024
Pentagon says casualties likely from US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
‘I think it is fair to conclude that there likely were casualties associated with these strikes,’ says Pentagon spokesman The…
Asteroid making its closest approach to Earth this week
6 February 2024
Asteroid making its closest approach to Earth this week
On 4 February, asteroid 2011 MD will make its closest approach to the Earth. Though it will not be visible…
Analysis: Neocolonialism, competition; What’s happening in West Africa?
6 February 2024
Analysis: Neocolonialism, competition; What’s happening in West Africa?
One must consider the impact of competition among external powers grappling with neocolonial policies, which can influence the regional security…
BAE Systems Delivers ACV-30 Test Vehicle to US Marine Corps
6 February 2024
BAE Systems Delivers ACV-30 Test Vehicle to US Marine Corps
BAE Systems has delivered the first test vehicle of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) variant to the US Marine Corps.…
France Orders 109 Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems
6 February 2024
France Orders 109 Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems
The French Ministry of Defense has ordered Nexter Systems to deliver 109 Caesar MkII artillery systems. The contract amount has…
Netherlands approved by US State Department for $150M Hellfire purchase
6 February 2024
Netherlands approved by US State Department for $150M Hellfire purchase
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced last week that the U.S. State Department approved the sale of Hellfire air-to-ground missiles…