Defence News
Royal Navy to outfit new frigates with Mark 41 vertical launch system
27 May 2023
Royal Navy to outfit new frigates with Mark 41 vertical launch system
The Royal Navy will outfit its Type 26 and Type 31 frigates with the Mark 41 Vertical Launch system, enhancing…
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree not to use drones in border areas
27 May 2023
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree not to use drones in border areas
Kyrgyzstan said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with Tajikistan not to use drones over their common border, in a rare deal between the historic rivals. Clashes…
Ukraine’s Defence Ministry: Ukraine needs 48 F-16 aircraft to liberate its territories
27 May 2023
Ukraine’s Defence Ministry: Ukraine needs 48 F-16 aircraft to liberate its territories
Ukraine’s Defence Ministry says a total of 48 F-16 fighter jets are essential for the liberation of Ukraine from the…
Türkiye’s 1st unmanned helicopter introduced to Malaysian market
27 May 2023
Türkiye’s 1st unmanned helicopter introduced to Malaysian market
Turkish defense industry company Titra Technology has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Malaysia-based drone solutions provider Aerodyne Group for…
Astronomers prepare for the next 1,000 years of hazardous asteroid impacts
26 May 2023
Astronomers prepare for the next 1,000 years of hazardous asteroid impacts
It is as inevitable as the rising of the sun and the turning of the tides. Someday another large rock…
A game changer: Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
26 May 2023
A game changer: Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Türkiye’s branded stance in the field of drones, having an army that produces and uses technologies that change the course…
Report: France commits to strengthening its Navy, Air Force, and Army
26 May 2023
Report: France commits to strengthening its Navy, Air Force, and Army
In response to rising security concerns and modernisation needs, the country is set to increase its defence budget in the…
Poland in talks to buy Swedish early warning Aircraft
26 May 2023
Poland in talks to buy Swedish early warning Aircraft
Poland is in talks with Sweden to purchase early warning aircraft, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced. The minister said that detailed…
Netherlands to turn reconnaissance MQ-9 Reapers into armed drones
26 May 2023
Netherlands to turn reconnaissance MQ-9 Reapers into armed drones
The Netherlands will begin arming its reconnaissance MQ-9 Reaper drones due to evolving security concerns. The four MQ-9s with the…
Czech Republic, Sweden Complete $2.2B Negotiations for CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
26 May 2023
Czech Republic, Sweden Complete $2.2B Negotiations for CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
The Czech Republic has finalized negotiations to procure CV90 infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds in Örnsköldsvik. The decision…