Defence News
US State Dept. clears $2.9 billion sale of missiles to Germany
22 July 2023
US State Dept. clears $2.9 billion sale of missiles to Germany
The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to Germany of air-to-air missiles worth an estimated $2.9 billion. The possible…
Russia, China kick off joint military drills in sea of Japan
22 July 2023
Russia, China kick off joint military drills in sea of Japan
Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that the four-day joint exercises, dubbed “Northern/Interaction-2023”, will be held from…
Russian spy plane spotted over US base in Syria
22 July 2023
Russian spy plane spotted over US base in Syria
A Russian Aerospace Forces surveillance aircraft was spotted over the at-Tanf garrison in eastern Syria, a senior defense official said.…
Defense industry exports surge following President Erdogan’s Gulf tour
22 July 2023
Defense industry exports surge following President Erdogan’s Gulf tour
President Erdogan’s recent Gulf tour invigorates the defense industry’s export trajectory, approaching the ambitious 2023 target of $6 billion. President…
Aliyev highlights Türkiye-Azerbaijan’s role in global politics
22 July 2023
Aliyev highlights Türkiye-Azerbaijan’s role in global politics
Türkiye and Azerbaijan will significantly increase their regional and global influence in the upcoming years, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said…
New ‘super-Earth’ orbiting M-dwarf star discovered
21 July 2023
New ‘super-Earth’ orbiting M-dwarf star discovered
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new “super-Earth” exoplanet with NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).…
Analysis: Is Indo-Pacific a new frontier for NATO?
21 July 2023
Analysis: Is Indo-Pacific a new frontier for NATO?
For now, rise of China has prompted NATO to reevaluate its role in region, with its presence contingent upon desires…
Report: US Army, Air Force Test Counter-Drone Smartphone App
21 July 2023
Report: US Army, Air Force Test Counter-Drone Smartphone App
The US Army and Air Force have trialed a smartphone app-controlled counter-drone solution at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Poinsett Range,…
British Army Trials E-Bikes to Sneak Up on Enemies
21 July 2023
British Army Trials E-Bikes to Sneak Up on Enemies
The British Army is currently trialing battery-powered mountain bikes to determine if they can support covert military operations. Inspired by Ukraine’s strategies,…
US taps DroneShield for Anti-Drone guns
21 July 2023
US taps DroneShield for Anti-Drone guns
An undisclosed US government agency has contracted Australian tech firm DroneShield to supply counter-drone weapons and associated services. The order is valued…