Despite the political impasse in the United States’ legislature, which has stalled the passing of an aid package for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel, it seems the Biden administration has found… Continue reading "US Announces Much Needed $300 Million Aid Package for Ukraine"
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, the importance of ammunition, particularly artillery shells, to both countries’ offensive and defensive efforts has never been more clearly underlined.… Continue reading "Interview: How Bosnia Can Help Sate Ukraine’s Shell Hunger"
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday February 18th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen pledged that Denmark will send its “entire artillery” to Ukraine. Frederiksen explained: “If you ask… Continue reading "Denmark to Send All Its Artillery to Ukraine"
The United States will begin providing the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) with training on the Tomahawk Cruise Missile system starting in late March. Training is expected to be conducted… Continue reading "Japan to Begin Training on Tomahawk Cruise Missile System Next Month"
The Royal Australian Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide upgrades for their MK5 Mod 2 naval guns on ANZAC Class Frigates with Common Control Systems (CCS). The… Continue reading "BAE Systems to Provide Australian Navy With MK45 System Upgrade"
In mid-September the Pentagon released its annual China Military Power Report, which has covered all aspects of China’s military since it began to be published in the Fiscal Year 2000.… Continue reading "Pentagon Releases New Report on China’s Military"
On Wednesday, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin opened the 16th Ukraine Defense Contact Group with a statement which amongst other things announced the transfer of AIM-9 missiles to Ukraine… Continue reading "Air-To-Air Missiles Repurposed for Ukraine Air Defense"
China’s People’s Liberation Army conducted a series of military exercises off the coast of Taiwan between 8 and 10 April, in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the… Continue reading "Interview: Understanding The Messaging From China’s Joint Sword Exercises"
Japanese authorities are conducting search and rescue efforts for a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Blackhawk that went missing south of Okinawa on Thursday. According to Japan’s defense ministry, radar contact… Continue reading "Missing Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Blackhawk Feared Crashed"
At the DSEI Japan 2023 integrated defense event held in Chiba from March 15-17 March, drones and counter-UAV systems were at the center of attention. Companies from across Japan and… Continue reading "DSEI Japan 2023: A Look at the Latest Counter-Drone Solutions"