Defence News
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…
Saab secures €63M NATO order for AT4 anti-armor weapon
6 February 2024
Saab secures €63M NATO order for AT4 anti-armor weapon
Sweden-based defense and security company Saab has recently announced a new contract win. According to a press release, the NATO…
Ukraine deploys Abrams tanks to frontline
6 February 2024
Ukraine deploys Abrams tanks to frontline
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reportedly deployed Abrams main battle tanks to the frontline near Avdiivka, where some of the…
In First, China Tagged as ‘Enemy’ in US-Japan Military Exercise
6 February 2024
In First, China Tagged as ‘Enemy’ in US-Japan Military Exercise
China has been explicitly labeled the hypothetical enemy for the first time in biennial US-Japan military exercise Keen Edge. Washington…
Over 60 Turkish firms showcase their latest wares at Riyadh expo
6 February 2024
Over 60 Turkish firms showcase their latest wares at Riyadh expo
In a showcase of innovation of growing capabilities, the Turkish defense industry stands at the forefront with participation at a…