Defence News
Astronomers discover a key planetary system for understanding formation mechanism of mysterious ‘super-Earths’
8 June 2023
Astronomers discover a key planetary system for understanding formation mechanism of mysterious ‘super-Earths’
A study led by researchers of the University of Liège and the CSIC—using observations from NASA’s TESS telescope—presents the detection…
Analysis: Why are military coups returning to Africa?
8 June 2023
Analysis: Why are military coups returning to Africa?
Coup attempts were frequent in Africa in the post-independence and Cold War periods. By comparison, the past 20 or so…
Polish FA-50GF fighter jet makes its debut
8 June 2023
Polish FA-50GF fighter jet makes its debut
The first of the Polish Air Force’s new fighter jets, FA-50GF, was unveiled to the public in a rollout ceremony…
The Netherlands to buy 14 Caracal helicopters
8 June 2023
The Netherlands to buy 14 Caracal helicopters
The Dutch government on Tuesday announced plans to purchase 14 H225M Caracal long-range tactical transport military helicopters for Special Operations Forces (SOF).…
Raytheon to Supply over 500 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to US, Allies
8 June 2023
Raytheon to Supply over 500 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to US, Allies
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $264-million contract to produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder tactical missiles for the US and…
UK donates $1.2M in armored patrol vehicle parts to Lebanon
8 June 2023
UK donates $1.2M in armored patrol vehicle parts to Lebanon
The UK government has provided armored patrol vehicle parts worth one million pounds ($1.2 million) to the Lebanese Armed Forces…
NATO to conduct largest air exercise in Europe amid tensions with Russia
8 June 2023
NATO to conduct largest air exercise in Europe amid tensions with Russia
NATO’s largest air exercise, which will take place in Europe next week, will demonstrate the alliance’s unity, strength and readiness,…
Russian, Chinese jets enter South Korea air defence zone
8 June 2023
Russian, Chinese jets enter South Korea air defence zone
Multiple Russian and Chinese military jets entered South Korea’s air defense identification zone on Tuesday, Seoul’s military said, prompting the…
China suggests Japan against hosting NATO office
8 June 2023
China suggests Japan against hosting NATO office
Beijing urges Japan to reject NATO’s proposal for Tokyo office, citing regional stability concerns China urged Japan on Tuesday to…
Ukraine to prepare infrastructure for F-16 fighter jets
8 June 2023
Ukraine to prepare infrastructure for F-16 fighter jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine will begin infrastructure preparations for F-16 fighter jets after some Western…