by | Nov 22, 2023 | Security
London – The U.K.’s Space Command is in line to boost to it’s space domain awareness capabilities following a deal announced by the Ministry of Defence Nov 22 for a small London-based company to set up and operate a ground-based telescope in Cyprus. Known as...
by | Nov 21, 2023 | Security
ROME — Italy has blocked a bid by French firm Safran to buy a key Italian defense and aerospace company, with sources citing the state of conflict around the world as a reason to avoid approving such sales. Italy halted the purchase of Microtecnica, which makes...
by | Nov 21, 2023 | Security
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation’s determination to build a space-based surveillance system during protracted tensions with the...
by | Nov 20, 2023 | Security
WASHINGTON ― Senators unanimously passed legislation last week that would cut off U.S. security aid to Azerbaijan for the next two years amid growing concerns that it may invade southern Armenia in the near future. The Senate passed the Armenian Protection Act by...
by | Nov 20, 2023 | Security
Editor’s note: Vivek Raghuvanshi, a journalist and freelancer to Defense News for more than three decades, was jailed in mid-May by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation on charges of espionage. The Indian government has released minimal information on his arrest....
by | Nov 20, 2023 | Security
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Chinese defense contractors used the Dubai Airshow, which ran from Nov. 13-17, as a springboard for increased regional military cooperation with Beijing, a trend that U.S. leaders see as worrying. While Chinese companies typically have a...
by | Nov 18, 2023 | Security
Update: At the Athens defense fair DEFEA in May, North Macedonia and Croatia registered their interest in the Archytas system. And a company representative has contradicted another who spoke to Defense News about the timeline for the drone’s first flight. DUBAI,...
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...
