by | Jul 10, 2024 | Security
More than two years into the full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine is closer than ever to its coveted F-16 jets. In a statement Wednesday, American, Danish and Dutch leaders said the “transfer process” for the fourth-generation fighters is “underway.” “Those jets will...
by | Jul 10, 2024 | Security
Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven will step down from his position next month, the Navy said. Raven took on the job in April 2022 and has served as the Department of the Navy’s chief operating officer and chief management officer, according to his official biography. He...
by | Jul 10, 2024 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Japan has revealed video footage of the maiden test launch of a hypersonic missile currently under development. Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency – ATLA for short – published the video on its official YouTube page on July...
by | Jul 9, 2024 | Security
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Australia said it ordered its first loitering munitions from overseas, the U.S.-manufactured Switchblade 300 from AeroVironment. This same weapon is widely used by Ukrainian soldiers against Russian invaders, plus Taiwan recently had a USD...
by | Jul 9, 2024 | Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles, one of many steps the alliance is pressing at its summit in Washington to get each country to boost its own weapons production capabilities....
