ISIS Regrouping, Attacks in 1H 2024 Double that of 2023: U.S. Centcom
The Islamic State (ISIS) claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria from January to June 2024, suggesting an effort to reconstitute and potentially more than double the total number of...
China Suspends Non-Proliferation, Arms Control Talks with U.S., Blames Washington
China has announced the suspension of talks with the United States regarding a new round of consultations on arms control and non-proliferation, according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The...
German Army Orders 70mm Practice Rockets for Combat Helicopters
Rheinmetall has signed a contract valued €100 million with the German Army (Bundeswehr) concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets. The German Armed Forces want to procure rockets with a possible order...
Spain Acquires PAC-3 MSE Missiles
United States and Spain finalized an agreement Wednesday for Spain to acquire Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles along with related support equipment. This agreement makes...
British Army Receives 10 Archer Howitzer Systems from Sweden
The British Army has now received all 14 of its Archer howitzer artillery systems after the final 10 arrived from Sweden. Designed and built by BAE Systems Bofors, the Archers will...
Defense AI Firm, Helsing to Invest in Estonia
Germany-based artificial intelligence firm Helsing has announced plans to open a branch in Estonia, with an investment of €70 million in Baltic defense projects over the coming years. Founded 3
Deployment Phase of Europe’s MARSUR III Maritime Surveillance Network Commences
The Maritime Surveillance Network III (MARSUR III) has entered its deployment phase following the approval of the User Acceptance Test (UAT) results by 16 contributing Member States. The approval was granted during the last Project Arrangement...
Poland Launches 'Operation Safe Podlasie' with 17,000 Troops to Secure Eastern Border...
Poland has announced the launch of "Operation Safe Podlasie," beginning August 1st, deploying up to 17,000 soldiers along the Polish border, as unveiled during a joint press conference at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters...
Boeing Delivers Rocket Stage to NASA for Planned Human Moon Mission
Boeing delivered NASA's second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), intended to propel the Artemis II crew to lunar orbit for the first time in 50...
Brazil, U.S. Armies Review Joint Development of 120mm Mortar Ammunition
Members of Brazil's Army Science, Technology, and Innovation System (SCTIEx) recently engaged in critical management review aiming to advance extended-range ammunition for 120mm mortars with DEVCOM-AC of the U.S
UAC Hands Over MiG-31 Aircraft to Russian Aerospace Forces
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered the first batches of repaired and modernized MiG-31 aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense this year. The aircraft, after a series of ground and flight tests, have been...
Bayraktar TB2 UAV to Carry FPV Drones Made by Croatian Firm, ORQA
Russia Bags First Export Contract for Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jet
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...