Germany has approved a new military aid package worth 3 billion euros (about $3.25 billion) for Ukraine, strengthening its commitment to support Kyiv’s defense against Russia. The approval came from… Continue reading "Germany Approves €3 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine Amid U.S. Aid Freeze and War Shifts"
The United States announced April 2 that it would be imposing 10% tariffs on the island chain hosting the Diego Garcia air base it jointly operates with the United Kingdom,… Continue reading "Trump Imposes Tariffs On Diego Garcia Base After Approving Base’s Sovereignty Transfer"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced April 2 that he had signed a letter of intent with the Swedish government on the purchase of Saab’s Gripen E/F multirole aircraft, with the… Continue reading "Colombia Selects Saab’s Gripen E/F As Next Fighter Aircraft"
Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector have announced their intent to integrate Google’s advanced generative artificial intelligence into Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory ecosystem. The aerospace company says its AI Factory… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin and Google Announce Generative AI Partnership"
The Swedish Government has unveiled its 19th and largest military support package for Ukraine, valued at nearly 15.9 billion Swedish kronor ($1.59 billion). This new package brings Sweden’s total support… Continue reading "Sweden Announces its Biggest Military Support Package for Ukraine Worth $1.59 Billion"
Japan’s defense ministry announced April 1, the signing of a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the development of long-range surface-to-surface missiles capable of engaging both land and sea targets.… Continue reading "Japan Signs Contract For Development Of New Surface-To-Surface Missile"
South Korea is set to sign a major defense deal with Poland, agreeing to export 180 additional K2 Black Panther tanks for $6.2 billion. Government officials confirmed the agreement on… Continue reading "South Korea to Export 180 More K2 Tanks to Poland in $6.2 Billion Deal"
KNDS Deutschland and Hungarian defense company HM Currus Zrt. have established LEOPARD Hungary MRO Kft., a joint venture for long-term maintenance and logistical support of Hungary’s KNDS military systems. Founded… Continue reading "Germany and Hungary Collaborate to Enhance Leopard 2A7HU Tank Combat Performance"
Vietnam is set to purchase 20 K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea in a $276 million (400 billion won) deal. This marks Vietnam’s first-ever acquisition of South Korean-made weaponry, strengthening… Continue reading "Vietnam to Acquire South Korean Howitzers in Landmark $276 Million Deal"
The keel of HMS Dreadnought was laid in a 20 March ceremony at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, marking the customary start of construction for the first of the United Kingdom’s… Continue reading "Keel Laid On UK’s First Dreadnought-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine"