| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases Russia Fails to Achieve Air Superiority, Ukrainian Airspace Remains Contested
Ten days into Russia's illegal invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the airspace above Ukraine remains contested, as Ukrainian pilots continue to defend their country, a senior Defense Department official... Turkey Working with Rolls-Royce on Combat Aircraft Engine: Report
ISTANBUL --- The top body of Turkey’s defense industry has started cooperating with United Kingdom-based Rolls-Royce on the engine to power the country’s National Combat Aircraft (MMU), the head of ... Iran Launches New Military Reconnaissance Satellite
TEHRAN --- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force successfully launched a new reconnaissance satellite named 'Nour-2' into the orbit on Tuesday. 'Nour-2' satellite was sent ... Pentagon Calls Up More Troops to Europe
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered 500 more U.S. service members to be deployed to locations in Europe to augment U.S. forces that are already there, Pentagon spokesman John F. Kirby s... Sweden Says Equipment Delivered to Ukraine
The military materiel that the Swedish government decided to send to Ukraine has now been delivered. In all, the contribution is comprised by 5 000 anti-tank weapons, 5 000 body armour and 5 000 ... Royal Air Force F-35s Deployed to Estonia
RAMSTEIN, Germany --- RAF F-35 jets have landed at Ämari Air Base, Estonia to better support NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission on the Alliances Eastern Flank. The F-35 Lightnings from RAF Marh... HMS Prince of Wales Sails to Lead NATO Task Force in Arctic
The UK’s largest warship has left Portsmouth to lead a NATO task force to the Arctic for the biggest exercises in Norway for 30 years. Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales deploys in her role as ... No-Fly Zones and Ukraine: Legal Basis and Precedents
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before? The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called on we... Assessing Risks of Arms Transfers to Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has galvanized unprecedented global support for the government in Kyiv. And with stories of Ukrainian heroism and resistance commanding public sentiments across the glob... Pentagon Says Russians Recruiting Syrian Mercenaries
The Russians are reportedly trying to recruit Syrians to sign up and fight in Ukraine, a senior defense official said today. "We find that noteworthy that [Russian President Vladimir Putin] belie... One Year On, Israel Says F-35s Shot Down Two Iranian Drones
Last year, Israeli "Adir" (F-35I) fighter jets successfully intercepted two Iranian UAVs launched towards Israeli territory, making it the world's first operational UAV interception by an F-35. I... US Marine Corps Implements Force Reforms
On March 23, 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) announced a major force design initiative planned to occur over the next 10 years referred to as “Force Design 2030.” In this initiative, the Marine C... Russia and China Actions Revive Submarine Tracking Market
Interest in undersea warfare is experiencing a resurgence following years of neglect in favor of airborne and land-based operations. This revival is being driven by China’s increasing aggression in... Boeing Halts Russian Titanium Buys
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Boeing has suspended buying titanium from Russia. Titanium producer VSMPO-Avisma has been a Boeing partner and supplier of raw material and titan... General Atomics Wins Contract for Weather Satellite Prototype
SAN DIEGO --- General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command has elected to exercise a follow-on option that will ultimately ... Singapore AF Participates in Exercise Red Flag – Nellis
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s F-16C/D fighter aircraft from Peace Carvin II (PC II) detachment arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States to participate in Exercise Red F... China Dubious About Australia’s Future Nuke Submarine Base
Australia revealed a big-budget plan to build a base for nuclear-powered submarines, which will be the first such project by the country since the 1990s. The new base is very likely to be used by US... Pacific Air Forces Commander Discusses China Threat
ORLANDO, Fla. ---- Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, discussed the pacing threat of China and the efforts of airmen and guardians in the theater with the U.S. Space Force deputy chie... French Navy Eyes Stronger Cooperation with Philippines
MANILA --– The French Navy has expressed willingness to work with its Philippine counterparts at sea. "We are ready to work with your forces at sea. We need to protect, we need to defend the free... NATO or Moscow? Bulgaria Torn Between Russia and the West
Bulgaria has deep traditional ties with Russia. But the war in Ukraine is sowing significant divisions between pro-NATO and pro-Russian groups. Meanwhile, support for Russian President Vladimir Puti... Patriot Has Developed to Keep Up with Threats: Sweden
They move at up to seven times the speed of sound and reach the target almost straight from the top. The development of air threats over the past 25 years was the background to the decision that the... French Spearhead Battalion Sets Up in Romania
France has started to deploy its forces in Romania as part of the NATO response force (NRF). The AIGLE mission, carried out by the Spearhead Battalion, is made up of units from the 27th Alpine Rifle... BAE Completes Acquisition of Bohemia Interactive Simulations
BAE Systems today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) for $200 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. BISim joins BAE Systems as... Elettronica Unveils Snow Leopard Counter-Drone System
SESTRIERE, Italy --- Elettronica presented the Snow Leopard evolution of its Adrian counter-drone system during a recent NATO exercise held in Sestriere, northwest Italy. Snow Leopard can be deploye... | 