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‘Terminator zones’ on distant planets could harbor life, astronomers say
18 March 2023
‘Terminator zones’ on distant planets could harbor life, astronomers say
In a new study, University of California, Irvine astronomers describe how extraterrestrial life has the potential to exist on distant…
Analysis: Will China arm Russia in the Ukraine conflict?
18 March 2023
Analysis: Will China arm Russia in the Ukraine conflict?
China has the ability to export blueprints and expertise to Moscow, which would shore up Russia’s depleting defence capacity amid…
Report: Sweden tests new battle management system
18 March 2023
Report: Sweden tests new battle management system
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has demonstrated a new battle management system (BMS) for the Swedish Armed Forces. Called…
US Approves sale of 95 heavy gun carrier JLTVs to Romania
18 March 2023
US Approves sale of 95 heavy gun carrier JLTVs to Romania
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 95 Heavy Gun Carrier Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and…
Poland to transfer four MiG-29 Planes to Ukraine in coming days
18 March 2023
Poland to transfer four MiG-29 Planes to Ukraine in coming days
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday said the EU member would deliver an initial batch of four Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to…
Canada to supply additional munitions to Ukraine
18 March 2023
Canada to supply additional munitions to Ukraine
Canada has confirmed a new tranche of munitions for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend against Russia’s invasion. The announcement…
Taiwan unveils portable kamikaze drone as China tensions rise
18 March 2023
Taiwan unveils portable kamikaze drone as China tensions rise
Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a US model used in Ukraine’s fight…
Mali gets new batch of drones from Türkiye
18 March 2023
Mali gets new batch of drones from Türkiye
Mali took delivery of more aircraft from Russia as well as drones from Türkiye on March 16, according to an AFP correspondent. Mali’s air force chief, General…
Turkish foreign minister set to visit Egypt as ties thaw
18 March 2023
Turkish foreign minister set to visit Egypt as ties thaw
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will make an official visit to Egypt on Saturday, the ministry announced Friday. The first visit…
Finnish president thanks Türkiye for approving NATO membership
18 March 2023
Finnish president thanks Türkiye for approving NATO membership
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for announcing plans to start the ratification process for his country’s NATO membership…