Defence News
Report: US military to create huge autonomous drone swarms to counter China
31 August 2023
Report: US military to create huge autonomous drone swarms to counter China
The United States will produce thousand-strong drone swarms within two years to counter the military might of China, the Department of…
Report: Russia hoards missile stocks as it prepares for major autumn strike
31 August 2023
Report: Russia hoards missile stocks as it prepares for major autumn strike
Moscow is seeking new ways around Ukrainian air defences in an attempt to attack critical infrastructure, Kyiv’s military intelligence has…
US Marines to Procure Medium-Range Intercept Batteries, 2,000 Missiles
31 August 2023
US Marines to Procure Medium-Range Intercept Batteries, 2,000 Missiles
The US Marine Corps is planning to procure three batteries of medium-range intercept capability (MRIC) systems. This procurement, the cost…
African Union peacekeeping mission to withdraw 3,000 more troops from Somalia
31 August 2023
African Union peacekeeping mission to withdraw 3,000 more troops from Somalia
Preparations underway for 2nd phase of withdrawal of 3,000 troops, says AU mission commander The African Union peacekeeping mission will…
Japan MoD selects Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build new FFM frigates
31 August 2023
Japan MoD selects Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build new FFM frigates
The term “FFM” represents a distinct vessel category within the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), blending attributes from ‘Mine’ and…
US announces new military assistance package for Ukraine valued at $250m
31 August 2023
US announces new military assistance package for Ukraine valued at $250m
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new package of military assistance to aid Ukraine. The package includes additional…
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise
31 August 2023
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise on Aug. 29, alongside Japan Maritime…
US clears $104m JASSM-ER cruise missile sale to Japan
31 August 2023
US clears $104m JASSM-ER cruise missile sale to Japan
The US State Department announced 28 August that it has approved a foreign military sale to Japan for 50 Joint…
Erdogan vows to increase deterrence capabilities of Turkish Armed Forces
31 August 2023
Erdogan vows to increase deterrence capabilities of Turkish Armed Forces
“There cannot be a strong Türkiye without a strong army,” says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stressing that the country is already…
Türkiye watching developments in Gabon in aftermath of coup
31 August 2023
Türkiye watching developments in Gabon in aftermath of coup
The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Türkiye is closely and carefully watching the developments in the central African country of…