by | Jul 11, 2022 | Security
ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish government has officially launched a competition for the local development of a turbofan engine that will power the country’s national fighter jet in the making, the TF-X. Turkey’s defense procurement agency, the Presidency of Defense...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
WASHINGTON ― French company Safran and Indian firm Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. are creating a joint venture to develop helicopter engines in the Asian nation, Safran announced Friday. The partnership is expected to focus on powering India’s 13-ton multirole helicopter...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
WASHINGTON — The United States is sending to Ukraine up to $400 million in additional military equipment and supplies, including four more medium-range rocket systems and ammunition, as the embattled nation tries to repel Russia’s advances in the Donbas region. The...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military modernization it taking a hit, with the government slashing the budget for the Armed Forces Development Program by 72 billion rupees (U.S. $346 million) — a decrease of about 20%. The move helps meet a demand by the International...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
A military rocket exploded Wednesday during the first test launch of a key component of America’s future land-based nuclear missiles. The rocket, known as the Minotaur II+, blew up about 10 seconds after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, around...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet is starting to offer rewards for information that could help sailors intercept weapons, drugs and other illicit shipments across the region amid tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Tehran’s...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
STUTTGART, Germany – The French government is proposing a €44 billion ($45 billion) budget for its military in 2023, including a €3 billion ($3 billion) increase over last year’s budget. Newly appointed Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu revealed the proposed...
by | Jul 8, 2022 | Security
WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown the U.S. Army that its modernization priorities are properly focused, Gen. James McConville, the service’s chief of staff, told reporters during a July 7 visit to U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s headquarters in...
by | Jul 7, 2022 | Security
LONDON — The takeover of British defense company Ultra Electronics by U.S. private equity firm Advent International was approved by the U.K. government on July 6. The £2.6 billion (U.S. $3.1 billion) acquisition by Boston-based Advent comes after months of discussions...
by | Jul 7, 2022 | Security
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania will present a combat drone to Ukraine that was donated by the Turkish manufacturer after a private crowdfunding campaign among ordinary Lithuanians, who raised nearly €6 million (U.S. $6.1 million) for the purpose within days. The...
