Defence News
‘Turkish Cyprus won’t take step back from road construction’
21 August 2023
‘Turkish Cyprus won’t take step back from road construction’
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu noted that they will not take a step back…
Chinese scientists complete a concept study for a 6-meter space telescope to find habitable exoplanets
19 August 2023
Chinese scientists complete a concept study for a 6-meter space telescope to find habitable exoplanets
We have discovered more than 5,400 planets in the universe. These worlds range from hot jovians that closely orbit their…
Analysis: Navigating tensions in South China Sea
19 August 2023
Analysis: Navigating tensions in South China Sea
While China is still trying to assert itself regionally, it may also be pushing for Philippines to abandon US influence,…
Report: China’s Defense Minister Promises to Boost Cooperation With Russian Ally Belarus
19 August 2023
Report: China’s Defense Minister Promises to Boost Cooperation With Russian Ally Belarus
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Thursday visited Belarus and said his country would increase military cooperation with Russia’s neighbor…
Japan says China, Russia deployed 11 ships near its southern islands
19 August 2023
Japan says China, Russia deployed 11 ships near its southern islands
Tokyo expresses ‘grave concern’ about passage of Chinese, Russian naval ships near Japan’s territorial waters Japan said Thursday that 11…
Pentagon open to host F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots in the U.S.
19 August 2023
Pentagon open to host F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots in the U.S.
The Biden administration is willing to host training on F-16 fighter jets in the United States for Ukrainian pilots if…
MD Helicopters to Deliver Cayuse Warrior, 530F Helicopters to Middle East
19 August 2023
MD Helicopters to Deliver Cayuse Warrior, 530F Helicopters to Middle East
Arizona-based MD Helicopters has received a helicopter contract for an undisclosed country in the Middle East. The agreement is for six Cayuse…
Russia, China stage Pacific naval drills to reaffirm deepening ties
19 August 2023
Russia, China stage Pacific naval drills to reaffirm deepening ties
The collaborative training includes anti-submarine exercises, air strike defence, and seamless replenishment manoeuvres, the Russian defence ministry says. Russian and…
US OKs F-16 delivery to Ukraine from Netherlands, Denmark
19 August 2023
US OKs F-16 delivery to Ukraine from Netherlands, Denmark
The U.S. approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from the Netherlands and Denmark amid the ongoing war with Russia…
US military trains PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
19 August 2023
US military trains PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
The U.S. military held a joint armed exercise with members of the YPG, the Syrian affiliate of the terrorist group…