Defence News
British intelligence: Russian army losses in Ukraine exceeded 350,000
6 March 2024
British intelligence: Russian army losses in Ukraine exceeded 350,000
This indicates Russia’s readiness to wage a war of attrition with unlimited forces Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has…
US State Dept. clears $281 million sale of tactical radios to Germany
6 March 2024
US State Dept. clears $281 million sale of tactical radios to Germany
The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential sale of tactical radios to Germany, with an estimated cost of $281…
China, Maldives sign new military agreement amid strained relations with India
6 March 2024
China, Maldives sign new military agreement amid strained relations with India
China and the Maldives signed a defence cooperation agreement for miltary assistance, in a bid to also strengthen bilateral ties.…
Report: Russia abandons Armata tank due to its high cost
6 March 2024
Report: Russia abandons Armata tank due to its high cost
The head of the Russian defense conglomerate Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, confirmed that the state-of-the-art Russian tank, the T-14 “Armata,” is…
North Korea slams South Korea-US military drills, warns of consequences
6 March 2024
North Korea slams South Korea-US military drills, warns of consequences
North Korea’s defence ministry urged South Korea and the United States to stop military drills, saying they are rehearsals of…
China defense spending to climb 7.2% amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
6 March 2024
China defense spending to climb 7.2% amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
China announced a 7.2% hike in its defense budget for the coming year, the same rate of increase as the…
Astronomers measure heaviest black hole pair ever found
5 March 2024
Astronomers measure heaviest black hole pair ever found
Using archival data from the Gemini North telescope, a team of astronomers has measured the heaviest pair of supermassive black…
Analysis: Demystifying the ceasefire taboo in the Israel-Gaza conflict
5 March 2024
Analysis: Demystifying the ceasefire taboo in the Israel-Gaza conflict
In negotiations, while Hamas proposed a comprehensive plan including prisoner exchanges and a permanent ceasefire, Israel focused on political gains…
Report: Russia loses nearly 7,000 troops and 100 tanks last Week
5 March 2024
Report: Russia loses nearly 7,000 troops and 100 tanks last Week
Russia has lost nearly 7,000 troops, 98 tanks and more than 200 artillery systems in the past week, according to…
New British helicopter programme moves into next phase
5 March 2024
New British helicopter programme moves into next phase
The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme has been announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement, James…