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Germany Approves Sale of 150 IRIS-T Missiles to Saudi Arabia
January 10, 2024 @ 02:42 PMGermany has reportedly decided to break its longstanding embargo on the defense industry with Saudi Arabia, approving the sale of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles, which can be armed on Eurofighter Typhoon jets that Riyadh is seeking. The decision, taken by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and security-related ministers, marks a shift in Germany's foreign policy
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South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...
January 10, 2024 @ 12:18 PMSouth Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
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German Chancellor Announces Shift in Policy, Opening Door for Eurofighter Sale to...
January 10, 2024 @ 09:56 AMIn a significant policy reversal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed on Monday a softening of Germany's stance on the proposed sale of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia. This was reported by German press agency dpa,
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China Detains Foreign National Accused of Espionage for Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service...
January 9, 2024 @ 05:53 AMChina's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has announced the detention of a foreign national, identified as "Huang," on charges of espionage for the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6. The individual, who hails from a third country, allegedly operated as the head of an overseas consulting agency
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Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
January 9, 2024 @ 04:00 AMDassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
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Russian Warplane Accidentally Drops Bomb on Russian-Occupied Luhansk; Ukraine Faces Intense Missile...
January 8, 2024 @ 01:14 PMA Russian warplane unintentionally released a bomb over the town of Rubizhne in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, as confirmed by Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the region's Moscow-appointed government. The FAB-250 bomb, carrying a high-explosive warhead, did not result in any injuries, according to reports from the Associated Press
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Germany Softens Position on Selling Eurofighter Typhoon to Saudi Arabia
January 8, 2024 @ 11:03 AMGermany has reversed its decision on the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet embargo against Saudi Arabia, and could change its mind on selling those jets to Turkey. Arms sales ban on Saudi Arabia was in place since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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China Sanctions Five U.S. Defense Companies Over Supply to Taiwan
January 8, 2024 @ 09:57 AMChina has decided to impose sanctions on five U.S
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Germany Commits €10.5B Military Aid to Ukraine
January 5, 2024 @ 08:57 AMIn a significant show of support, Germany has committed to transferring weapons worth over €10 billion and handed over a substantial military aid package to Ukraine, comprising Skynex, PATRIOT, and IRIS-T air defense systems. This latest contribution is part of the broader military assistance initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting its dedication to reinforcing Ukraine's security infrastructure
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Canada's NASAMS Aid to Ukraine Still Awaited Amidst its Alleged Destruction in...
January 4, 2024 @ 12:30 PMThe Canadian government's pledged assistance to Ukraine through the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has yet to materialize, leaving the Eastern European nation vulnerable amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The promised aid, announced in January 2023 as a response to the Russian invasion, included a $406 million NASAMS acquisition, forming part of a broader $500 million military aid package unveiled in November 2022
Israel Launches Dror-1 Communications Satellite into Geostationary Orbit
Trump May Send to Ukraine JASSM-ER Missile Which Can Reach All of...
South Korean Marine Attack Helicopter Completes First Live Fire Test
Australia Rejects U.S. Push for Advance War Commitments Over Taiwan
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...