Defence News
Astronomers witness star devouring a planet: Possible preview of the ultimate fate of Earth
5 May 2023
Astronomers witness star devouring a planet: Possible preview of the ultimate fate of Earth
By studying countless stars at various stages of their evolution, astronomers have been able to piece together an understanding of…
Analysis: The tantalizing reconciliation between Türkiye and Egypt
5 May 2023
Analysis: The tantalizing reconciliation between Türkiye and Egypt
The path of normalization is promising, but success will depend on the political will to convert the current overtures from…
Report: UK buys 11 Giraffe 1X 3D Air Surveillance radars from Saab
5 May 2023
Report: UK buys 11 Giraffe 1X 3D Air Surveillance radars from Saab
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Swedish defense firm Saab for 11 Giraffe 1X 3D…
Hensoldt Upgrades Weapon Locating Radars for Germany, France
5 May 2023
Hensoldt Upgrades Weapon Locating Radars for Germany, France
German sensor specialist Hensoldt has modernized Counter Battery Radar (Cobra) systems for Germany and France. The work included upgrading the…
US Army Awards Lockheed $194M Multiple Launch Rocket System Contract
5 May 2023
US Army Awards Lockheed $194M Multiple Launch Rocket System Contract
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $194 million M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) production contract. The contract…
US Special forces simulate Taiwan defence against China for first time
5 May 2023
US Special forces simulate Taiwan defence against China for first time
The US Special Operations Command (USASOC) has conducted its first simulation of Taiwan’s defense against a potential Chinese invasion. The…
Turkish warship TCG Anadolu open to visitors in Aegean Izmir city
5 May 2023
Turkish warship TCG Anadolu open to visitors in Aegean Izmir city
Ship also exhibits recent Turkish defense projects, including unmanned combat aerial vehicles, tanks Türkiye’s largest warship TCG Anadolu, which was…
Türkiye’s newly-discovered oil reserve to make $2.9B annual financial contribution
5 May 2023
Türkiye’s newly-discovered oil reserve to make $2.9B annual financial contribution
New oil discovery is Türkiye’s third reserve discovered since June 2022 Türkiye’s new oil discovery in the country’s southeastern region…
Türkiye eliminates top PKK/KCK terrorist in northern Iraq
5 May 2023
Türkiye eliminates top PKK/KCK terrorist in northern Iraq
The National Intelligence Organization (MIT) on Thursday announced that it eliminated a “high-ranking” member of the PKK/KCK terrorist group in…
New measurements suggest rethinking the shape of the Milky Way galaxy
4 May 2023
New measurements suggest rethinking the shape of the Milky Way galaxy
A team of space scientists with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, at both the Purple Mountain Observatory and the National…