Malaysia helicopter crash: 2 choppers did parade rehearsal together for first time
On Tuesday, a Malaysian navy helicopter crash killed 10 crew members during a naval parade practice, with all victims confirmed dead
Category: Global News
Defense Manufacturers Can Begin Operations in Lithuania in few Months
The Lithuanian parliament has approved legislative changes reducing setup time for defense manufacturers, allowing operations to commence in just six months.
Britain to Increase Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2023, adding Billions more in Additional Spending
Rishi Sunak announced that Britain plans to increase defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP, resulting in additional billions in spending.
How L3Harris is Strengthening its Small Satellite Supply Chain to Meet Growing Demand
L3Harris, a Melbourne-based company, is set to deliver 38 missile warning and communication satellites under the SDA’s missile tracking constellation, despite supply chain issues.
China Hosts Western Pacific Naval Symposium with US Delegation Present
The US Pacific Fleet is set to attend the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, China, hosted by the Chinese navy, involving over 180 navy representatives from 29 nations.
DF-21D: China’s missiles pose a major threat to US naval dominance.
China’s military, equipped with the Dong-Feng 21, DF-21D, is utilizing these missiles to counter US naval capabilities and target marine threats.
Taiwan’s defence minister reports 21 Chinese military aircraft circling ahead of inauguration.
Taipei’s defense ministry discovered 21 Chinese military aircraft circling Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two sides of the strait, as Beijing views Taiwan as part of its sovereignty.
G7 Foreign Ministers Express Concern Over Chinese Weapons Supply to Russia
Washington and the G7 are expressing concern over Chinese companies’ supply of weapons components and dual-use materials to Russia, claiming Beijing supports Russia’s most ambitious defense expansion since the Soviet era.
Tragic Kenya Defense Force helicopter crash: Kenya Army Chief Among Six Killed
Abimola Ogunbanjo, the chief executive of Nigeria’s largest bank, and his wife, Doreen Chizoba, were killed in a helicopter accident near California-Nevade border.
Australian Military to Receive Increased Funding and Focus to transform Military
The Australian military announced plans to increase defense spending by A$765 billion over the next ten years, in response to increasing strategic competition between the US and China.
