Defence News
Greek top diplomat due in Ankara for talks on bilateral, regional issues
28 August 2023
Greek top diplomat due in Ankara for talks on bilateral, regional issues
Türkiye has announced the visit by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to Ankara as ties between the two neighboring countries started to improve…
Turkish intelligence takes out top PKK figure in Iraq
28 August 2023
Turkish intelligence takes out top PKK figure in Iraq
Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has eliminated a so-called senior member of the PKK terrorist group in northern Iraq, security…
Mysterious Neptune dark spot detected from Earth for the first time
26 August 2023
Mysterious Neptune dark spot detected from Earth for the first time
Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have observed a large dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere, with an unexpected smaller…
Analysis: Why Africa matters to the world in shaping the future
26 August 2023
Analysis: Why Africa matters to the world in shaping the future
As the 21st century’s emerging continent, Africa garners global attention. With vital contributions, they continue a prime investment for leading…
Report: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali form military pact
26 August 2023
Report: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali form military pact
The junta in Niger, which seized power in a military coup on July 26, has formed a military alliance with…
German Government Supplies Ukraine with Patriot Missiles for the First Time
26 August 2023
German Government Supplies Ukraine with Patriot Missiles for the First Time
Over the past week, Ukraine has received from Germany, among other things, missiles for the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, eight…
Finland approves €94 million military aid package for Ukraine
26 August 2023
Finland approves €94 million military aid package for Ukraine
Replacing the defence assets contained in this package will reportedly cost Finland approximately €94 million. The total value of all…
US Navy orders 35 CH-53K Heavy-Lift Choppers for $2.7B
26 August 2023
US Navy orders 35 CH-53K Heavy-Lift Choppers for $2.7B
The US Navy has awarded a $2.7-billion contract to Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky for 35 CH-53K heavy-lift cargo helicopters. The contract…
Pentagon: US to Begin Training Ukraine F-16 Pilots in September
26 August 2023
Pentagon: US to Begin Training Ukraine F-16 Pilots in September
The Pentagon said Thursday it would begin training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the United States starting next month so they…
Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line after U.S. arms sale announcement
26 August 2023
Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line after U.S. arms sale announcement
A total of 22 Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships were detected around Taiwan on Friday, of which 13…