| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases US Senate Passes $40 Billion Aid Bill to Bolster Ukraine's War Effort
WASHINGTON --- The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package to Ukraine, overcoming Republican obstruction to reinforce the embattled country in it... EU Urges Members to Work Together to Renew Weapons Stocks
BRUSSELS --- The European Union on Wednesday urged member countries to quickly replenish their depleted stocks of ammunition and military equipment, and offered financial incentives to those willing t... US Ships $100M of Howitzers, Tactical Vehicles and Radars to Ukraine
The Pentagon announced today that another tranche of presidential drawdown support is headed to Ukraine. The latest package is worth $100 million and mostly includes more of the same items the U.S. ha... US to Provide Anti-Ship Missiles to Ukraine
WASHINGTON --- The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weap... Germany Pledges €1 Billion in Grants for Ukraine
The influx of cash aims to support the financing of Ukraine's government, as Russia's war has decimated tax revenue. The grant is part of over €18 billion pledged by G7 finance ministers during their ... France Deploys Mamba Air-Defense Battery to Romania
The French military have been deployed to Romania since February 26, 2022. France commands the alert battalion of the NATO Rapid Reaction Force deployed in emergency after the attack on Ukraine by Rus... US Approves $691M Sale of TOW Missiles to Egypt
WASHINGTON --- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, Support, and related equipme... Allied Chiefs of Defence Discuss Collective Defence Post-Ukraine
On 19 May 2022, NATO Military Committee met in Chiefs of Defence format in Brussels, Belgium. The focus of this meeting was on collective defence. Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the Military Committee... Finland Adds €670M to 2022 Defense Budget, Defers Funding for New Fighter
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought about fundamental changes in Finland’s security environment and will require immediate actions to strengthen the defence capability. The additional funding wi... Chinese Bombers Exercise in West Pacific with Carrier Group
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy reportedly sent its most powerful bombers on Wednesday for drills in the West Pacific, joining the Liaoning aircraft carrier group, which has been holdi... Iran Unveils Home-Made Twin Turboprop Transport Aircraft
TEHRAN --- Iran unveiled domestically-manufactured Simorq (Phoenix) transport aircraft in a ceremony participated by Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani in Isfahan province on Th... Russia Plans to Begin Production of Checkmate Fighter in 2027
Russia to start serial production of the fifth-generation light fighter Checkmate in 2027, Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov said Wednesday at a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Work is in progress ... Danish Navy to Help Royal Navy Introduce Type 31 Frigates
The Royal Navies of Britain and Denmark will work side-by-side to bring the UK’s next generation of warships into service. The two allies have agreed to work even closer together to maximise the co... GD Electric Boat Wins $314M for Columbia-Class Submarines
GROTON, Conn. --- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today it was awarded a modification to the previously awarded Columbia Integrated Product and Process C... Naval Group Launches Second Gowind Corvette for UAE
LORIENT, France --- On May 13, 2022, Al Emarat, the second Gowind corvette ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group, was launched in Lorient in presence of an official delegation from ... Bundeswehr to Extend Airbus Satcoms Contract
At its meeting on May 19, 2022, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved around 62 million euros for the extension of the Stage 2 satellite communication contract. The Airbus Defense and ... Rheinmetall Wins €250M Order for Force Protection Equipment
Rheinmetall has received several major orders from a NATO customer to supply components for force protection equipment. The orders are worth a total of nearly €250 million gross. Delivery of the compo... Germany Delivers 15 Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Czech Republic
Germany and the Czech Republic are supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia with additional weapon systems. The partners agreed on a so-called ring exchange on Wednesday: the Czech Republic will... Maritime Mine Counter Measures: France Receives Next Capability Step
As part of the FR/UK MMCM Prototype Programme, the French Marine Nationale received qualified delivery of the next MMCM incremental capability step know as Remotely Operated Vehicle – Identification (... NSPA Delivers ISR&T Systems to Slovak Armed Forces
LUXEMBOURG --- The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has successfully completed the design verification and validation of Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA) Systems to ... Russia Launches Military Satellite from Plesetsk Spaceport
On Thursday, May 19, at 11 hours 03 minutes (Moscow time), a Space Troops combat crew of the Aerospace Forces successfully launched the Soyuz-2.1a medium-class carrier rocket with a spacecraft on beha... Rheinmetall Tests Laser Weapon Against Drones for Bundeswehr
Rheinmetall has successfully tested the technology demonstrator version of a laser weapon built on behalf of the German Bundeswehr. The first trials with the laser testbed were conducted at Rheinmetal... US Army Demos Passive Aircraft Detection Using Sound
ELEMENDORF, Alaska --- During a multi-service exercise, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, or ERDC CRREL, successfully demonstrate... Thales Selected by NATO to Deploy NCOP Operational Situational Awareness System
One year after signing the contract to deliver the NATO Common Operational Picture (NCOP 2) system, Thales and GEOS have been selected to deploy the software at 30 NATO sites and train operators to us... Alaskan Air Base Completes F-35 Bed-down with 54 Aircraft
EIELSON AFB, Alaska --- The 354th Fighter Wing celebrated the arrival of its final F-35A Lightning II aircraft and the subsequent completion of its fleet with a ceremony, May 13. Gen. Ken Wilsbach,... US Meets Milestone in Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction
The Defense Department's Chemical Demilitarization Program reached a milestone in its effort to eliminate the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile and recovered chemical warfare materiel. The last M55 rock... | 