Defence News
US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program
1 September 2023
US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program
President Joe Biden‘s administration has for the first time approved direct US military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed…
Azerbaijan summons French ambassador over Lachin road
1 September 2023
Azerbaijan summons French ambassador over Lachin road
French officials attempted to send vehicles carrying ‘humanitarian aid’ toward Lachin border checkpoint, says Foreign Ministry Azerbaijan on Thursday summoned…
Turkish FM to meet with Russian counterpart to discuss grain deal
1 September 2023
Turkish FM to meet with Russian counterpart to discuss grain deal
The foreign ministers of Russia and Türkiye will meet in Moscow today. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the meeting…
Evolution of ‘space race’: From Cold War to commercialization
31 August 2023
Evolution of ‘space race’: From Cold War to commercialization
‘Space race’ narrative rooted in Cold War logic ignores most significant development in space arena over past decade, namely emergence…
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…