Defence News
Taiwan’s new submarine set to undergo testing
29 February 2024
Taiwan’s new submarine set to undergo testing
Taiwan has launched its first homegrown submarine for undergoing testing at the Kaohsiung harbor. The Hai Kun (SS-711) submarine, built…
US seeks defense procurement pact with South Korea
29 February 2024
US seeks defense procurement pact with South Korea
The U.S. Department of Defense has initiated steps to engage industry stakeholders in soliciting feedback on its pursuit of a…
Rheinmetall to deliver Boxer-Mounted Skyranger 30 air defense turrets to Germany
29 February 2024
Rheinmetall to deliver Boxer-Mounted Skyranger 30 air defense turrets to Germany
Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply Boxer-mounted Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the armed forces. Costing 595 million…
Turkish, British defense chiefs discuss security
29 February 2024
Turkish, British defense chiefs discuss security
In UK for official contacts, Yasar Guler meets with Grant Shapps, says Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry in statement. Turkish National…
China names its capsule and lander for its upcoming human lunar missions
28 February 2024
China names its capsule and lander for its upcoming human lunar missions
In a recent announcement, the Chinese Space Agency (CSA) unveiled the names for its forthcoming lunar mission components. The CSA…
Analysis: World at stake; dynamics on second anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
28 February 2024
Analysis: World at stake; dynamics on second anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
Regrettably, the second anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the continued massacres in Gaza by Israel imply the potential for…
Report: Raytheon completes first flight test for new AMRAAM-ER
28 February 2024
Report: Raytheon completes first flight test for new AMRAAM-ER
Raytheon, in partnership with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Armed Forces, has…
B-52 bomber makes emergency landing due to engine fire
28 February 2024
B-52 bomber makes emergency landing due to engine fire
A U.S. Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber from Minot Air Force Base (AFB) in North Dakota made an emergency landing after…
Australia Orders Two Evolved Cape Patrol Boats
28 February 2024
Australia Orders Two Evolved Cape Patrol Boats
Shipbuilding company Austal has received a contract extension to develop two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Royal Australian…
Philippine Air Force Receives C-130H Cargo Plane from US
28 February 2024
Philippine Air Force Receives C-130H Cargo Plane from US
The US Department of Defense has delivered a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft to the Philippine Air Force as part of Washington’s…