Defence News
UK to build five new frigates to counter Russia threat
16 November 2022
UK to build five new frigates to counter Russia threat
Britain will spend £4.2 billion ($4.9 billion) on five new frigates from defense giant BAE Systems to bolster security “in…
Elbit to supply Hermes 900 drones to undisclosed international buyer
16 November 2022
Elbit to supply Hermes 900 drones to undisclosed international buyer
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has received a $72-million contract to supply an undisclosed international customer with Hermes 900 unmanned…
Iran Unveils Longer Range Surface-to-Air Missile
16 November 2022
Iran Unveils Longer Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Iran unveiled the longer-range Sayyad 4B surface-to-air missile for its Bavar-373 air defense system earlier this month. The latest in…
Germany, Spain to train Ukraine troops under EU program
16 November 2022
Germany, Spain to train Ukraine troops under EU program
Germany and Spain are planning to train thousands of Ukrainian troops under an EU program to help bolster Kyiv’s fightback…
Nearly 30 Turkish firms showcase their military hardware at Pakistan expo
16 November 2022
Nearly 30 Turkish firms showcase their military hardware at Pakistan expo
Some 28 leading defense manufacturers from Türkiye are showcasing their military hardware at a major defense fair that began in…
Biden: US govt to continue to support F-16 sale to Türkiye
16 November 2022
Biden: US govt to continue to support F-16 sale to Türkiye
S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that his government will continue to support the potential sale of F-16 fighter…
Unmanned, solar-powered US space plane back after 908 days
15 November 2022
Unmanned, solar-powered US space plane back after 908 days
An unmanned U.S. military space plane landed early Saturday after spending a record 908 days in orbit for its sixth…
Analysis: Civilians targeted in years of terrorist group PKK attacks on Türkiye
15 November 2022
Analysis: Civilians targeted in years of terrorist group PKK attacks on Türkiye
In more than 35 years of attacks on Türkiye, terrorist PKK responsible for deaths of some 40,000 people, including countless…
Czech Air Force getting new L-39NG jet trainer fleet
15 November 2022
Czech Air Force getting new L-39NG jet trainer fleet
The Czech Republic state-owned enterprise LOM Praha has ordered four new L-39NG jet aircraft that will be used for basic…
Germany’s Rheinmetall buying Spanish ammo maker Expal
15 November 2022
Germany’s Rheinmetall buying Spanish ammo maker Expal
German defense technology company Rheinmetall AG says it has concluded a purchase contract with MaxamCorp. Holding S.L. of Madrid to…