Sweden Lifts Unofficial Defense Products Embargo on Turkey
Sweden has unofficially lifted its defense products embargo on Turkey, marking the end of a strained period. The decision comes after the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Tuesday
China, Myanmar Re-start Bay of Bengal Deep Seaport Project
In a development aimed at bolstering economic ties and regional connectivity, China and Myanmar have officially recommenced the Bay of Bengal Deep Seaport Project in the Kyaukpyu Special Economic Zone. The Addendum to the Concession Agreement was signed at a ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw, attended by high-profile dignitaries from...
Japan to Export Missiles, Artillery Shells to U.S., U.K
Japan is set to export missiles and artillery shells to the United States and the United Kingdom, marking a significant departure from its long-standing pacifist policies. The decision comes as a former defense minister, Itsunori Onodera, advocates for the loosening of restrictions on military exports to showcase Japan's advanced defense technology...
Diehl Defence Acquires Precision Parts Manufacturer ‘Allweier’
Germany's Diehl Defence officially announced its acquisition of Allweier, a precision parts manufacturer based in Überlingen. The company said it will take over Allweier on January 1, 2024
India’s Defence Acquisition Council OKs $26.74B Acquisition Proposals, Including Historic Tejas Fighter...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for Capital Acquisition Proposals totaling INR 2.23 lakh crore ($26
Israel's Elbit Systems to Pick Up 44% Stake in Adani Defense Unit
Israel's Elbit Systems Ltd. is set to acquire a 44% stake in Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd
China-Pakistan to Conduct their First Joint Sea Patrol as Part of Sea...
China and Pakistan have launched the Sea Guardians-3 joint maritime exercise, including their first joint sea patrol in Karachi, with reciprocal observers and Chinese participation in the exercise alongside Pakistani anti-submarine patrol aircraft. Spanning seven days from November 11 to 17 in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea, the exercise is divided into two phases: shore-based exchanges and maritime joint operations
Iran's Annual Military Exports Surpass $1B
Iran achieved approximately $1 billion in arms exports during the last Iranian year, as revealed by Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mahdi Farahi during a conference on Monday morning. Brig
U.A.E.'s EDGE Group Acquires Majority Share in Autonomous Air Systems Developer Swiss...
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Five South Korean Banks Considering $22B Loan to Finance Arms Sales to...
Five South Korean banks have come to the aid of Poland in their quest to acquire $22 billion worth of weapons, marking Seoul's most extensive arms deal, covering the procurement of rocket artillery systems and fighter jets. In a bid to facilitate this significant arms transaction, South Korea is harnessing the support of local banks, as the statutory limits on import-export lending have been reached
Turkey, U.A.E. Discuss Joint Defense Projects
Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (U.A
Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom, German Rheinmetall Establish Joint Venture 'RHEINMETALL UDI'
Ukraine's Defense Industry (UDI), formerly known as Ukroboronprom, has entered into a significant joint venture with Germany's Rheinmetall AG, resulting in the establishment of "Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC" to jointly maintain and produce military equipment. This partnership was officially registered on October 18, 2023, and Ukraine's Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, made the announcement during the German-Ukrainian Business Forum in Berlin, where Germany's Federal Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, was also present
Lockheed Martin Delivers First SPY-7 Radar Shipset for Japan’s Aegis Vessels
U.K. Engineers Arrive in India to Revive Stranded Royal Navy F-35B...
Air Base, Intelligence Center among 5 Israeli Facilities Hit By Iranian Missiles
Netherlands Tightens CV90 Training, Maintenance after 2024’s Fatal Accident in Germany
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...
