Push for self-reliance drives defense revenue surge among Top 100

A twin-engine fighter jet bearing Turkey’s red and white flag on its tail coasted down a runway at an air base near the capital Ankara in February. The aircraft — somewhat similar in style to an American F-22 or F-35 — picked up speed and lifted off. When the fighter,...

Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials say

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent uptick in...

First group of US-made F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine, officials say

BERLIN – Ukraine has received its first collection of F-16 combat jets, Lithuania’s foreign minister and several officials confirmed on Wednesday. The jets have been long-anticipated, with discussions about providing the American-made fighters to Kyiv dating back to...

Israel moves to strengthen defense production amid boycott calls

JERUSALEM — Israel has reached an agreement with Elbit Systems on an NIS 815 million — approximately $215 million in U.S. currency — contract to supply the country’s military with 120mm “Iron Sting” mortars, the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Elbit Systems announced...