Defence News
Why the day is 24 hours long: Astrophysicists reveal why Earth’s day was a constant 19.5 hours for over a billion years
7 July 2023
Why the day is 24 hours long: Astrophysicists reveal why Earth’s day was a constant 19.5 hours for over a billion years
A team of astrophysicists at the University of Toronto (U of T) has revealed how the slow and steady lengthening…
Bayraktar TB2 drones saved the country, Ukrainian expert says
7 July 2023
Bayraktar TB2 drones saved the country, Ukrainian expert says
Taras Chmut, a Ukrainian defense specialist, says the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 armed drones saved the country when Russia launched a…
Report: Rheinmetall to build F-35A center-fuselage plant in Germany
7 July 2023
Report: Rheinmetall to build F-35A center-fuselage plant in Germany
Rheinmetall plans to build a plant to manufacture the F-35A fighter jet’s center-fuselages in Germany. This will be the second…
Sweden signs deal with Thales for SMART-L long-range radars
7 July 2023
Sweden signs deal with Thales for SMART-L long-range radars
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has entered into an agreement with Thales for new land-based SMART-L Multi Mission Fixed…
Baku hosts working meeting with NATO expert team
7 July 2023
Baku hosts working meeting with NATO expert team
The individual partnership cooperation plan until 2023, an “expert group working meeting” with NATO representatives was held in Baku, Azernews reports, citing…
US Navy seeking new large underwater drone
7 July 2023
US Navy seeking new large underwater drone
The US Navy is asking defense industry partners for new Large Diameter Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LDUUV) solutions that could be…
Russia calls UK weapon donations to Ukraine ‘Junks’
7 July 2023
Russia calls UK weapon donations to Ukraine ‘Junks’
The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that the weapons and equipment sent by the UK to Kyiv are merely…
Zelensky says slow weapons delivery delayed counteroffensive
7 July 2023
Zelensky says slow weapons delivery delayed counteroffensive
Slow weapons deliveries to Ukraine delayed Kyiv’s planned counteroffensive, allowing Russia to bolster its defenses in occupied areas including with…
Turkish National Defense Ministry: Contacts continue for extension of Black Sea grain deal
7 July 2023
Turkish National Defense Ministry: Contacts continue for extension of Black Sea grain deal
Talks between Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine and UN continue before deal expires on July 17, says ministry official speaking on background…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: ‘Sweden’s legal changes need to be reflected in practice’
7 July 2023
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: ‘Sweden’s legal changes need to be reflected in practice’
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Sweden’s actions must align with the legal amendments made following the memorandum signed in Madrid…