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Defence & Security

In a first, US allies launch live-fire exercise with Himars in Australia

Arnold Pinto 19/07/2025

Amid Indo-Pacific tensions Military forces from across the Indo-Pacific demonstrated advanced combat coordination during a major multinational live-fire exercise on July 14, 2025, as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, held in Queensland, Australia. The joint drill reflected increasing regional

Aviation Defence & Security Tech

Airbus and Quantum Systems expand military drone cooperation

Arnold Pinto 27/06/2025

To boost European defence autonomy Airbus Defence and Space and Germany-based Quantum Systems signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2025 Paris Air Show aimed at strengthening their strategic collaboration on military drone and reconnaissance technologies. The agreement focuses on developing systems to support European defence autonomy in the face of evolving

Defence & Security

Pakistan-India conflict: Pakistan’s use of Chinese military technology is an eye-opener

News Desk 15/05/2025

New shift in South Asia’s military dynamics In the recent military tit-for-tat escalation between India and Pakistan over Hindu civilian casualties in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan’s deployment of Chinese-made military equipment has underscored the growing defence collaboration between the two nations. The conflict, ignited by a militant attack in

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin and RNLAF achieve live data share between F-35 and C2 System

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2025

During Ramstein Flag exercise In a significant milestone for international defence collaboration, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) have demonstrated the first-ever live sharing of classified data outside the United States. This was achieved between an F-35 fighter jet in flight and a Dutch Command and Control (C2) system known […]

Defence & Security Tech

Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Verizon strengthen defence capabilities

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

With 5G.MIL collaboration Lockheed Martin and Verizon have successfully demonstrated the integration of Nokia’s military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS). This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the interoperability between commercial 5G networks and military communications systems, enabling enhanced connectivity

Defence & Security Tech

US military to continue use of Link 16

News Desk 22/11/2024

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

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

US okays $2.8 billion military support sale to Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024

Involving logistics and programme support The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Saudi Arabia involving system logistics, sustainment support, and related elements at an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. This determination, communicated to Congress by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, includes comprehensive logistics and

Aviation Defence & Security

Mayman Aerospace Unveils Unique Military VTOL Aircraft

Arnold Pinto 04/05/2024

Razor P100, On Display At SOF Week 2024 The anticipation surrounding the future of aerial warfare has peaked as Mayman Aerospace has announced the unveiling of the Razor P100, the inaugural full-scale model of its cutting-edge military Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. This unveiling marks a significant milestone in aviation history. It is scheduled […]

Defence & Security

Global Military Spending Peaks At $2443 Billion In 2023

Arnold Pinto 29/04/2024

Military Buying Up In Most Regions Global military spending surged in 2023 amid rising tensions and insecurity, reaching $2443 billion, according to new data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This marked a 6.8% increase in real terms from 2022 and the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009. The 10 largest spenders in […]

Business Defence & Security UAE

NIMR unveils next-gen armoured vehicle

PR News Desk 01/03/2024

Jais MK2 makes debut at World Defence Show 2024 In a significant development signalling technological advancement in military vehicle manufacturing, the EDGE Group’s subsidiary, NIMR, a renowned producer of combat-proven wheeled military vehicles, has officially launched the Jais Mark 2 (MK2). The unveiling came on the heels of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024, held