37 Chinese warplanes cross into Taiwan’s defense zone
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to take it one day – by force if necessary
DEFENCE
China in talks to supply arms to Saudi Arabia and Egypt
China is reportedly negotiating major arms deals with Saudi Arabia and Egypt as both countries look to become less reliant on the US and Russia for their defence needs. According to South China Morning Post, which cited the geopolitical and intelligence website Tactical Report, Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) is currently in talks with China’s state-owned North […]
UAE-US armies launch joint military training exercise
The ground forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States launched the Iron Union 19 joint military exercise, the UAE Defence Ministry said on Twitter. The UAE ministry said the exercise is being carried out on UAE soil, and aims to develop joint cooperation and coordination between the two sides, and raise […]
Netherlands signs $305m deal for arms from Israel’s Elbit Systems
Israel and the Netherlands signed a five-year arms’ deal worth $305 million, Israel’s Defence Ministry announced yesterday. Israel’s Elbit Systems, a company which sells weapons to the Israeli military used in attacks on Palestinians, will supply 20 PULS artillery systems, including ammunition as well as training and support services. The deal was signed by the International […]
Israeli army kills Palestinian in West Bank: Palestinian ministry
RAMALLAH: Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian man Monday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, with the army saying it returned fire after being shot at. “Saleh Mohamed Sabra, 22, was killed by live bullets during an Israeli attack in Nablus,” the ministry said, adding that another Palestinian was wounded by gunfire. […]
Gaza ceasefire takes effect after five days of deadly fighting
Dozens of rockets were launched from Gaza towards Israel, prompting renewed air strikes, AFP correspondents in the territory said.
DEFEA 2023: The First Day
The Minister of National Defence Mr. Nikos Panagiotopoulos inaugurated the international exhibition of Athens
Taiwan to Receive 19 Indigenous Sky Sword II Missile Launchers
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) has announced that it will receive indigenously-developed Sky Sword II mobile missile launchers beginning next week. The move is part of the country’s 23.65 billion New Taiwan dollar ($771.6 million) Sea and Air Combat Capability Enhancement Plan to build various missiles, launchers, and military facilities. The National Chung-Shan Institute for […]
Turkey Unveils Drone-Launched Mini Cruise Missile
Turkish defense firm Baykar has unveiled a drone-launched autonomous mini cruise missile. Baykar developed the Bayraktar Kemankes to arm its Bayraktar combat drones Akinci, TB2, and TB3, the company wrote in a statement. The missile features an artificial intelligence-supported autopilot system and has an endurance of one hour. AI-Aided Accuracy The missile’s Artificial Intelligence Assisted Optical Guidance […]
Lockheed, Raytheon Land Potential $7.2B Javelin Missile Contract From US Army
The US military has contracted a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Missiles & Defense to produce an unspecified number of Javelin anti-tank missiles worth up to $7.2 billion. The weapons will be distributed to the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and international allies through 2026. According to US Army acquisition official Doug Bush, the military and […]