In a move to enhance security of Jewish settlements encircling Gaza, Israel has embarked on a program involving the distribution of assault rifies, helmets and bullet proof vests besides intensive training to private Jewish residents surrounding Gaza living in proximity of Palestinians. The initiative, named the "Return of the Spirit" program, is spearheaded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Ministry of Defense
The 47th Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces revealed the deployment of M1A1 Situational Awareness (SA) Abrams main battle tanks. The information surfaced through a report on the NOELREPORTS media platform, shared on X, and originally broadcast by the We-Ukraine TV channel
Turkeys FNSS is set to introduce its latest armored combat vehicle, the PARS ALPHA 8×8, at the 2024 World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from February 4th to 8th. Developed to address both symmetrical and asymmetric threats on the battlefield, the PARS ALPHA 8×8 is positioned as a contribution to the evolving standards of new generation combat vehicles
In a recent announcement, Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, disclosed that Poland has extended a credit line for the joint production of weapons with Ukraine. The revelation was made during a Telemarathon live broadcast, where Zhovkva emphasized the importance of acquiring additional components for Ukrainian forces
Baltic states, including Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, are grappling with the consequences of intensified GPS interference attributed to Russia, aimed at thwarting Ukrainian drone activities near its borders. The disruption has extended beyond national borders, impacting the Baltic Sea region and raising concerns for aviation and shipping safety
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £1.8 billion, 15-year contract with Thales, merging AI technology with maritime operations to fortify Royal Navy (RN) ship availability
Turkey's fifth-generation fighter, the "KAAN," is expected to undergo its maiden flight by the end of March, following a series of delays and setbacks. Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), announced the anticipated timeline
BAE Systems has finalized the acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics, a company specializing in heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies. This move is part of BAE Systems' broader strategy to invest in technologies and augment its capabilities in the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) sector
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially sanctioned the procurement of 19 CAESAR new generation (NG) artillery systems and 24 GRIFFON MEPAC mortar systems from Nexter, a company under the KNDS joint venture, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize the country's land forces. The
In a joint effort between NATO and the European Union, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland are establishing a cross-border model corridor for military traffic from west to east, aiming to expedite troop movements. This initiative follows a symposium on Military Mobility organized by the Belgian Presidency, the Council, and the European Defense Agency (EDA)