DEFENCE

Deal with Saudi Arabia valued at up to $3.05 billion, the Pentagon said

Trip to Europe comes as Saudi Arabia diversifies cooperation across wider range of countries

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan. Tokyo has requested 150 AMRAAMs, three AIM-120 AMRAAM guidance sections, missile containers, control sections, weapon support, and support equipment at an estimated cost of $293 million. The missiles can be fitted onto the country’s F-35, F-2, and […]

The exercise, called Abdullah 8, aims to improve and develop the capability of the participating units to respond quickly to counter terrorist activities

The Japanese and Colombian navies conducted their first-ever goodwill exercise in the Caribbean Sea. The ​​July 17 training aimed to promote mutual understanding between the two countries and enhance the capabilities of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The training exercise covered tactical maneuvers, according to Japan’s maritime press release. Vessels that took part in the […]

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) have reached a “handshake agreement” for the delivery of 375 fighters in three years. Talks to deliver Lots 15-17 of the  F-35A’s Block 4 model had been stalled over the aircraft’s data rights in recent weeks, Reuters revealed, adding that the deadlock was broken on Monday. […]

Area-I LLC has received a $30.5 million contract from the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for an ALTIUS drone. The deal includes assembly, test support, and other sustainment services required for the uncrewed aircraft. Most of the work will be conducted on facilities in Marietta, Georgia, and is expected to be completed in July 2027. […]

Russia’s military focus in Ukraine is no longer “only” the east of the country, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. In an interview with Russian state media, he implied Moscow’s strategy had changed after the West supplied Ukraine with longer-range weapons. Russia would now have to push Ukrainian forces further from the front line to […]

What said the France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday

Ankara hopes Washington will not fall for a “game” by some US lawmakers against the potential sale of F-16 jets, Turkiye’s Defence Minister said, after the House of Representatives approved a Bill creating a new hurdle to any Turkish purchase, Reuters reports. Turkiye has sought to buy 40 Lockheed Martin made F-16 fighter jets and modernisation kits […]