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

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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 […]

Defence & Security

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 […]

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US conducts airstrikes on ISIS camps in Syria

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2024 0

Truman CSG now in the region US Central Command (Centcom) forces have carried out precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in Syria. The Pentagon confirmed that the strikes were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle ISIS operations in the Middle East region. Initial assessments indicate that around a dozen ISIS fighters were killed, with […]

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US successfully intercepts ballistic missile target off Guam

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2024 0

Aegis Guam System deployed In a significant leap for missile defence, the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target off the coast of Guam on December 10, 2024. The Pentagon confirmed the achievement, highlighting the operation’s importance in boosting the island’s defence against emerging threats. The Guam-based test,

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus delivers A400M airlifter to Kazakhstan

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2024 0

First of 2 for the nation Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M to Kazakhstan, marking a significant milestone in the East European country’s tactical and strategic airlift capabilities. Kazakhstan’s first of two ordered aircraft was officially handed over at a ceremony in Almaty in southern Kazakhstan. A few days earlier, it […]

Defence & Security

US conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

Arnold Pinto 10/12/2024 0

B-52s, F-15s, A-10s deployed The US military has conducted dozens of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria even as Syrian rebels conducted operations to end Bashar Al-Assad’s 50-year family rule after years of civil war. The US airstrikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the […]

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USAF keeps nuclear triad mission-ready

Arnold Pinto 08/12/2024 0

During recapitalisation programme The United States Air Force (USAF) faces the dual challenge of maintaining operational readiness for the bomber and land-based missile elements of America’s nuclear triad while simultaneously working to modernise and replace these platforms. This ambitious recapitalisation task, which the US government mandates, was highlighted by

Defence & Security

US military eliminates hostile threats in Syria

Arnold Pinto 05/12/2024 0

Multiple hostile weaponry targeted The US Central Command (Centcom) successfully neutralised several dangerous weapons systems in eastern Syria on December 3, 2024, marking a decisive step in safeguarding US and coalition forces operating in the Middle East region. The Pentagon confirmed that the strike targeted multiple hostile weaponry, including three truck-mounted

Defence & Security

US endorses Israel-Lebanon ceasefire pact

Dan Ngiam 28/11/2024 0

After months of hostilities A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by US and France, has been hailed as a crucial step towards regional stability. In a statement, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin expressed strong support for the agreement, emphasising that it benefits both Israel and Lebanon and is crucial for the […]

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Lockheed Martin and Anduril to track Middle East drone threats

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024 0

After exercise in the US During the US Central Command’s Desert Guardian exercise at Fort Drum earlier this month, Lockheed Martin integrated its Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril’s Lattice Command and Control (C2) environment. The exercise is part of a broader initiative to address critical gaps in detecting and tracking drone threats. David Kenneweg, […]

Defence & Security Tech

Skunk Works demos the future of air combat

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024 0

Involving AI-controlled aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has successfully demonstrated the future of air combat by showcasing a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission. In this mission, a human ‘battle manager’ aboard a human-crewed L-39 Albatros aircraft issued real-time commands to AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with Lockheed

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Russia attacks Ukraine with new missile type

Arnold Pinto 23/11/2024 0

Ukraine to get US landmines In a significant escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has launched a new experimental missile at the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. The missile, described by the US Department of Defence as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), marks a new phase in Russia’s use of advanced weaponry against Ukraine. […]

Defence & Security Tech

US military to continue use of Link 16

News Desk 2 22/11/2024 0

For future warfighter space architecture With the US Space Development Agency (SDA) advancing the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), its director, Derek Tournear, has confirmed that Link 16 will remain the primary communications option within the constellation of satellites, a system crucial for both US soldiers and their allies globally. Link 16 is a

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US announces $275m military assistance for Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2024 0

For defence against Russian aggression The United States has announced a new tranche of security assistance for Ukraine as part of its broader effort to boost its defence capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. The new package, valued at $275 million, is the 70th security assistance tranche provided by the United States since August […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus delivers first H145M helicopter to the German Armed Forces

Arnold Pinto 19/11/2024 0

81 more to follow Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), less than a year after the contract was signed. The delivery marks the beginning of a new era for the German military, with helicopters playing a vital role in various operations, including […]

Defence & Security

US airstrikes target Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen

Arnold Pinto 13/11/2024 0

Iranian-backed groups in Syria hit too The US military has launched a series of targeted airstrikes aimed at degrading the military capabilities of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The airstrikes carried out between November 9 and 10, 2024, targeted multiple weapons storage facilities located within Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen. These facilities were