by | Nov 17, 2023 | Security
PARIS – The Netherlands is making €2 billion ($2.2 billion) available for military aid to Ukraine in 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Defence said. The funds will be used to address Ukraine’s needs for ammunition and maintenance of platforms and systems already delivered,...
by | Nov 17, 2023 | Security
ISLAMABAD — China and Pakistan on Friday wrapped up their largest bilateral naval exercise to date, marking the first time Pakistan hosted such an advanced Chinese destroyer for training. The Sea Guardians event is the latest in series of joint maritime exercises that...
by | Nov 17, 2023 | Security
SAO PAULO — A Brazilian defense organization has introduced an exploding drone prototype dubbed Anshar. Its unveiling comes as the weapons class gains prominence amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Also known as loitering munitions, they typically are able to remain in...
by | Nov 17, 2023 | Security
WARSAW, Poland, and COLOGNE, Germany — As European nations rush to buy interceptors, launchers and radars for missile defense, U.S. contractor Northrop Grumman sees an opening for its software designed to connect all the pieces. The company organized an event with top...
by | Nov 17, 2023 | Security
ROME — Ammunition makers are not to blame for Europe’s failure to deliver one million shells to Ukraine, the continent’s industry association has claimed in response to accusations from European defense officials. European munition manufacturers were singled out for...