Defence News
Switzerland Refuses to Transfer Tanks to Ukraine
30 June 2023
Switzerland Refuses to Transfer Tanks to Ukraine
Switzerland again refused to transfer arms to Ukraine on Wednesday, this time rejecting the export of almost 100 Leopard 1…
Taiwan Vows to Attack if Chinese Warplanes, Spy Balloon Enter Airspace
30 June 2023
Taiwan Vows to Attack if Chinese Warplanes, Spy Balloon Enter Airspace
The Taiwanese military will not hesitate to strike back if Chinese aircraft or spy balloons enter the island nation’s airspace…
US Army to Upgrade MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drone With Targeting Sensors
30 June 2023
US Army to Upgrade MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drone With Targeting Sensors
The US Army has awarded RTX, until recently known as Raytheon Technologies, a $118-million contract to deliver a Common Sensor…
WSJ: Russia begins efforts to seize full control of Wagner abroad
30 June 2023
WSJ: Russia begins efforts to seize full control of Wagner abroad
Senior figures from Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry contacted governments of Syria, Central African Republic and Mali, says Wall Street Journal…
Germany: EU summit to discuss deepening ties with Türkiye
30 June 2023
Germany: EU summit to discuss deepening ties with Türkiye
Objective to rejuvenate EU-Türkiye political, economic relations in wake of President Erdogan’s re-election, top chancellery official says An EU summit…
President Erdogan: Türkiye to never yield to provocations or threats amid Quran burnings
30 June 2023
President Erdogan: Türkiye to never yield to provocations or threats amid Quran burnings
Türkiye will never yield to provocations or threats, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, a day after a…
Gravity and dark matter, a bond beyond distances
29 June 2023
Gravity and dark matter, a bond beyond distances
Isaac Newton formulated his theory of gravity as an action at a distance: a planet instantly feels the influence of…
Analysis: Understanding the increasing role of AI in geopolitics
29 June 2023
Analysis: Understanding the increasing role of AI in geopolitics
The government that can utilize information more efficiently will have an advantage over its rivals. AI is simply the next…
Report: France tests hypersonic warhead that can dodge missiles
29 June 2023
Report: France tests hypersonic warhead that can dodge missiles
France has tested a warhead that can change direction in mid-flight, allowing it to zigzag past air defences. The hypersonic…
Lithuania Buys Two NASAMS Air Defense Launchers for Ukraine
29 June 2023
Lithuania Buys Two NASAMS Air Defense Launchers for Ukraine
Lithuania has bought two Norwegian-made NASAMS air defense launchers for Ukraine and will deliver them within three months, the government…