Cyberattack on Russian defence ministry claimed by Ukraine
AFP was not able to verify the claim, and Russian officials had not yet responded to the alleged hacking.
Category: Global News
Nuclear And Defence Deals: Sweden and France to shake hands
Swedish and French corporate executives are set to meet in Stockholm for collaboration agreements, including a nuclear research collaboration at Alfa Laval’s Lund office.
Fuchs 2 Carrier Components: Rheinmetall to supply it for partner production
German armaments maker Rheinmetall has received a three-digit million euro order from an unidentified foreign buyer for the Fuchs 2 armoured personnel carrier components.
24 F-35 Lightning IIs: Czech Republic expands defence capabilities with landmark deal
The Czech Republic plans to purchase 24 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, facilitated by the US government’s foreign military sale, including services to guarantee them.
One-time Transport Of Assets: US DoD contracts commercial airlines
The US Department of Defence has awarded domestic commercial airlines a $873 million contract for the one-time transportation of Armed Forces personnel and goods to military and commercial airfields.
HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters: Deployed to assist in search and rescue missions
US Air Force moves new HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to Kadena, Japan, replacing HH-60G Pave Hawks within PACAF, according to Master Sgt. Bryan Donnelly.
Russian UAV Technology: Introduction of the Orlan-30 UAV system
Russian company Rosoboronexport showcases a range of UAV technology, including Orlan-10E, Orlan-30 reconnaissance UAVs, Kub-E loitering munition, and Orion reconnaissance/strike UAVs for export abroad.
Cloud-based command-and-control system: Canadian Air Defence Sector introduces a new CBC2
Top military commanders from the US, Canada, and Canada attended a demonstration of a cloud-based command-and-control system, enhancing Canadian Armed Forces and NORAD’s defense against emerging threats.
UK successfully shoots down aerial drone using DragonFire laser
The direct-energy weapon trial is considered a significant milestone towards the deployment of the system, perhaps within five years.
Bangladesh to decrease defence spending relative to GDP
The average percentage during 2019 to 2023 was 1.8%, but this is expected to fall to 1.5% between 2024 and 2028, according to Bangladesh Defence Market 2023-2028.
