Defence & Security

Pentagon focuses on homeland defence, warfighting, and reducing wasteful spending

News Desk 2 10/02/2025 0

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined key priorities for the Pentagon, emphasising homeland defence, modernising the military, and slashing wasteful spending. In a media interview, Hegseth stated that the Department of Defence (DoD) is working on

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Airbus to define France’s future maritime patrol aircraft

Arnold Pinto 09/02/2025 0

New study contract signed The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space, with Thales as a key partner, a new contract to conduct a risk-assessment study for the French military’s future maritime patrol aircraft programme. The 24-month study follows the architecture and feasibility work initiated at the

Aviation Defence & Security

Bundeswehr drone flies through European upper airspace

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025 0

For the first time A German Heron TP drone belonging to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has successfully flown through upper airspace, marking the first-ever such flight in Europe. The event occurred as part of the ‘Accommodation and Validation of Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems’ (MALE RPAS) project, a key initiative

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First flight of 10 high-threat illegal aliens arrives at Guantanamo Bay

Arnold Pinto 07/02/2025 0

Members of Tren de Aragua The first flight of high-threat illegal aliens from the United States arrived on January 5, 2025, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to detaining transnational criminals. The 10 individuals onboard are all members of the Tren de Aragua, a notorious criminal organisation […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin delivers first F-16 Block 70 jet to Bulgaria

Arnold Pinto 04/02/2025 0

Enhancing national defence capabilities Lockheed Martin has delivered Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernise its air force. The aircraft was delivered at a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville, South Carolina facility, with Bulgaria’s Minister of Defence, Atanas

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Lockheed Martin to upgrade US Trident II missile system

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2025 0

Contract worth $383 million The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383 million contract modification to continue developing the Trident II Strategic Weapons System (SWS) D5 missile. The contract, a cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement, will allow Lockheed Martin to advance the next-generation Trident missile, ensuring America’s sea-based

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First British-Made Boxer armoured vehicle debuts

News Desk 2 02/02/2025 0

At International Armoured Vehicles Conference January 21, 2025, marked a historic moment for UK defence. The first British-made Boxer armoured vehicle was unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) Conference. UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle was honoured to present the car. This signals a significant step in the UK’s return to […]

Defence & Security

US launches airstrike in Syria

News Desk 2 02/02/2025 0

Following fatal rocket attack The US military carried out an airstrike in Syria on February 1, 2025, in retaliation for a deadly rocket attack that killed at least five US soldiers and injured several others. The rocket attack, which occurred near a US base in northeastern Syria, is believed to have been launched by Iranian-backed […]

Defence & Security

US military to get new task force

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025 0

To improve fighting strength In a sweeping move to refocus the US military on a merit-based system, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of a new task force designed to strengthen America’s fighting force. The newly formed ‘Restoring America’s Fighting Force’ Task Force will ensure that the US Department of Defence (DOD) […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Sikorsky completes ground runs of UH-60M Black Hawk

Arnold Pinto 30/01/2025 0

With GE Aerospace T901 engines Sikorsky has conducted the first-ever ground runs of a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter powered by two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). The test, carried out by a collaborative team from the US Army and industry experts, marked a significant milestone in modernising the iconic Black Hawk fleet. The […]

Defence & Security

US deploys 1,500 troops and extra assets to boost southern border security

Arnold Pinto 23/01/2025 0

Acting on Trump’s directive The United States Department of Defence (DOD) is sending 1,500 active-duty troops and additional resources to assist with border enforcement operations at the southern border of the United States. The decision comes just over 36 hours after newly inducted US President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order to address security […]

Defence & Security

Farewell remarks to US troops by US Secretary of Defence

News Desk 2 19/01/2025 0

Lloyd J. Austin “Troops, as usual, you look magnificent. And thanks for all that you do to protect our country. Many thanks to the band for what they always do—make every event that much more special. So thank you, band. Chairman, I gotta tell you, an image of me that is that size is quite […]

Defence & Security

Biden announces ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel

Arnold Pinto 18/01/2025 0

In a farewell address In his final address from the Oval Office on January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden announced the successful brokered ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, ending over 15 months of brutal conflict. The agreement, which had been the subject of intense negotiation for months, is seen by US […]

Defence & Security

Saab to modernise Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2025 0

With RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile Saab has signed a major contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to modernise Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability. The agreement, valued at SEK800 million, will see the introduction of Saab’s RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile, which will replace the current RBS15 Mk2 in use. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall gets Ukrainian order for Gepard 35mm ammunition rounds

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025 0

Germany is funding the order The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has placed a significant ammunition order, commissioning Rheinmetall to deliver additional 35mm rounds for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The new order, announced in December 2024, includes 180,000 rounds of High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition. The order is valued in the high double-digit

Defence & Security

US Cyber Command examines crucial intel rollout to users

News Desk 2 01/01/2025 0

Gaps seen in how it is shared The United States has spent trillions of dollars to ensure its intelligence capabilities and the infrastructure supporting them are the best in the world. Still, US Cyber Command’s Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh has highlighted that more remains. Speaking at the Reagan Defence Forum, Haugh discussed the […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Spain confirms order for 25 Eurofighter aircraft

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

In boost to the NATO nation The Spanish government has signed a landmark deal with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to acquire 25 additional Eurofighter (Halcon II) aircraft. The significant order, part of the Halcon II programme, will see Spain receive 21 single-seat and four twin-seat Eurofighters, replacing part of the ageing […]

Defence & Security

German Army vehicles to get digital radio equipment

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

From Rheinmetall and KNDS Rheinmetall and KNDS have secured a significant contract worth €1.98 billion from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). This six-year agreement mandates digitalising the German Army’s land-based vehicle communication systems. Rheinmetall is responsible for half of the contract’s value.

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall demonstrates ultra-short-range drone defence

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024 0

At Red Sands III Exercise A Rheinmetall system designed to combat drones at ultra-close range has proven effective during a joint exercise with the US Army Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The Red Sands III exercise, held in September 2024 at the Shamal 2 firing range in northeastern Saudi Arabia, focused on […]

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CAR confirms Russian use of North Korean weapons in Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024 0

UN Security Council briefed Jonah Leff, Executive Director of Conflict Armament Research (CAR), has delivered a crucial briefing to the United Nations Security Council, reaffirming the ongoing use by Russia of newly produced North Korean missiles in the conflict in Ukraine. This marks a significant update on the findings of CAR’s field investigations, which began […]