Defence News
Turkish defense giant Otokar expands presence in UAE, Gulf
23 February 2023
Turkish defense giant Otokar expands presence in UAE, Gulf
Turkish defense giant Otokar, which exports its vehicles to over 40 countries, is set to expand its presence in the…
Death toll from powerful twin earthquakes in southern Türkiye rises to 42,310
23 February 2023
Death toll from powerful twin earthquakes in southern Türkiye rises to 42,310
Country’s disaster management agency says quakes were followed by 7,184 aftershocks At least 42,310 people have been killed by two…
Hubble views a merging galactic trio
22 February 2023
Hubble views a merging galactic trio
A spectacular trio of merging galaxies in the constellation Boötes takes center stage in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble…
Analysis: China’s Growing Naval Influence in the Middle East
22 February 2023
Analysis: China’s Growing Naval Influence in the Middle East
Current Chinese basing capacity and force commitment in the region seem insufficient to support the level of economic and diplomatic…
Border troops of Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange fire
22 February 2023
Border troops of Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange fire
Firing takes place day after Kabul unilaterally shut down key border crossing with Pakistan Border troops of Pakistan and Afghanistan…
Taiwan to bolster military ties with US
22 February 2023
Taiwan to bolster military ties with US
A US congressional delegation to Taiwan has reaffirmed military commitments between the two sides at a time when US-China relations…
Lockheed Martin to arm US Navy destroyers with hypersonic missiles
22 February 2023
Lockheed Martin to arm US Navy destroyers with hypersonic missiles
The United States Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.1 billion contract to develop a hypersonic strike capability at sea. The…
Germany’s Rheinmetall Set to Produce Parts for F-35 Jets
22 February 2023
Germany’s Rheinmetall Set to Produce Parts for F-35 Jets
German manufacturer Rheinmetall said Friday it had reached an agreement with US arms company Lockheed Martin to supply components for the F-35 fighter jet,…
Russia suspends participation in key nuclear arms treaty with US
22 February 2023
Russia suspends participation in key nuclear arms treaty with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that Moscow was suspending its participation in the New START treaty – the last…
US seeks to resolve Greece-Türkiye dispute amid military buildup
22 February 2023
US seeks to resolve Greece-Türkiye dispute amid military buildup
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed Greece and Türkiye as their allies and vowed to help resolve their ‘differences’…