Japan has protested a record 92-hour presence of Chinese coast guard vessels in waters near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, while China claims it expelled four Japanese fishing boats from the area. China's coast guard stated that between March 21 and 24, it expelled four Japanese vessels from the waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands
Argentina is reportedly evaluating medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Italy and Israel. Defense ministry officials are expected to inspect the Falco Xplorer and Falco Evo in Italy, as well as the IAI Heron in Israel, according to
Rheinmetall has started assembling equipment for the production of center fuselage sections for F-35A fighter jets, with full-scale production set to begin in April 2025. The German defense company shared a video on its social media platforms showing preparations at its manufacturing site
Dassault Aviation is positioning its Rafale fighter jet as an alternative for countries that have suspended their consideration of the F-35A, including Portugal and Canada, according to CEO Eric Trappier. Speaking to
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Poland wants to acquire air refueling and transport aircraft to strengthen its air force, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said at the "Future of the Polish Air Force" conference in Warsaw on March 20. Speaking at the event organized by Portal Obronny, Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the need for greater air superiority, transport, and refueling capabilities, calling the absence of such assets a long-standing gap in Polands defense posture
Norway has criticized fellow NATO members- Poland, Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania for considering withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention that bans signatory countries from deploying anti-personnel mines. “We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
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The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its warships reportedly came under missile and drone attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed messages to former U.S