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Pakistani Astronaut Books Flight to Chinese Space Station

March 1, 2025 @ 06:04 AM

China and Pakistan signed an agreement to send the first Pakistani astronaut to China's Tiangong space station, making Pakistan the first foreign nation to participate in China's human spaceflight program. The agreement was signed on February 28, 2025, at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), and Muhammad Yousuf Khan, chairman of Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), in the presence of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Philippines Aircraft Descended to Chinese Helicopter Altitude: Chinese PLA

February 21, 2025 @ 09:56 AM

A Philippine C-208 aircraft descended by 920 meters in 218 seconds on February 18 near China's Huangyan Dao, deliberately bringing it close to the altitude of a Chinese helicopter on patrol, an action that could have led to an unintended aerial incident. The event occurred amid rising tensions between China and the Philippines over disputed territories in the South China Sea
U.K. Seeks New Lightweight Assault Machine Gun for Dismounted Troops

February 18, 2025 @ 06:48 AM

The U.K
Javelin Joint Venture Explores Co-Production Opportunities in India

February 13, 2025 @ 10:31 AM

The Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) is evaluating potential co-assembly and co-production of the Javelin anti-tank weapon system in India, engaging in a competitive selection process with Indian defense firms. JJV, a collaboration between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin,
French Firm under Contract to Supply 12,000 Rifles to Ukraine Goes Bankrupt

February 13, 2025 @ 08:49 AM

French firearms manufacturer Verney-Carron, which had a contract to supply Ukraine with assault rifles, has declared bankruptcy,
Israel Tests 20 New Anti-Drone Weapons

February 13, 2025 @ 07:27 AM

Israel has tested 20 new counter-drone technologies, including guns, missiles, and UAV interceptors, in a large-scale defense trial aimed at neutralizing unmanned aerial threats. The tests, led by the Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), featured major defense firms and startups competing to develop next-generation drone defense systems
Turkey's Baykar to Establish JV in Indonesia to Produce Drones

February 13, 2025 @ 06:52 AM

Baykar, a Turkish drone manufacturer, and Indonesian defense company Republikorp have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, assembly, and maintenance in Indonesia. The signing ceremony took place during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğans visit to Indonesia, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
U.S. Approves $1B Military Construction Sale to Kuwait

February 7, 2025 @ 05:43 AM

The U.S
France to Modify Airbus A321 Airliner Into Boeing P-8-like Patrol Aircraft

February 6, 2025 @ 06:16 AM

France is developing a maritime patrol aircraft based on the Airbus A321XLR to replace its Atlantique 2 fleet, as NATO allies increasingly adopt the Boeing P-8 Poseidon. Airbus Defense and Space has begun a risk-assessment study for a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) based on the Airbus A321 airliner
Damen Shipyards Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with South Africa

February 4, 2025 @ 11:22 AM

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a Partnership Agreement with South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) under the National Industrial Participation (NIP) programme. The agreement focuses on local industrial participation, including investment, export sales, R&D, technology transfer, and economic transformation

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