ISTANBUL — Turkey’s defense exports totaled $7.1 billion in 2024, a significant increase from $5.5 billion in 2023,...
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Philippines shores up defenses with increased military spending
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — As the Philippines beefs up its defensive posture, pivoting from internal security to...
Italy itching to drop $24 billion on Lynx, Panther tanks, with amore
NETTUNO, Italy — Italy’s defense chief has challenged Leonardo and Rheinmetall to deliver a massive, €23 billion ($24...
Romania to buy 54 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace
WARSAW, Poland — The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has chosen the K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer...
US approves loitering munitions sale for Taiwan’s ‘porcupine strategy’
Taiwan won approval from main benefactor the U.S. to buy hundreds of loitering munitions, as part of a “porcupine...
Small drones will soon lose combat advantage, French Army chief says
PARIS — The advantage now enjoyed by small aerial drones on battlefields including in Ukraine is but “a moment in...
Chinese military’s rifle-toting robot dogs raise concerns in Congress
Congress is worried that robot dogs with machine guns will be bounding onto the battlefield in the near future. During...
Artis forms Sentinel vehicle protection venture with UAE’s Bin Hilal
Virginia-based defense contractor Artis, with an active protection system it says is capable of defending vehicles...
Ground robots hauling drones into battle is a trend at Paris arms fair
PARIS — The next-generation of robot warfare is unfolding with the teaming of ground and air robots propelling each...
Elusive hypersonic arms need Western teamwork, NATO researcher says
PARIS — Hypersonic weapons are likely still decades away from fielding, and the requisite research is best carried out...
Marines Corps’ landing ship taking longer, costing more than planned
A key vessel Marines need to move around in a potential island shootout with China is two years behind schedule, could...
Congress OKs Israel F-15 sale as Biden takes heat on heavy bomb pause
The White House has convinced two key Democrats on Capitol Hill to lift their hold on a roughly $18 billion F-15 sale...