Iran seeks to strengthen military ties with China
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed his government's desire for closer cooperation with China during a visit by the Chinese defence minister.
Bilateral Relations News
USAF Evaluates Thailand's Readiness to Operate F-35 Aircraft
Thailand wants to replace F-16s with F-35 stealth jets. According to local media USAF will dispatch an inspection team to evaluate the RTAF capability.
Erdoğan Met Saudi Leaders Since the Khashoggi Murder
Erdoğan met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Al-Saud in Jeddah since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Demir to visit Rolls-Royce next month with big Expectations
Turkish and British aviation industries are heading towards a new step. President of SSB Professor Ismail Demir will visit the United Kingdom in May.
T129 is Excluded from Poland’s Shortlist
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak visited U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington on Apr. 20, 2022.
UK to Poland, Poland to Ukraine, Tank exchange
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his plans to ‘backfill’ supplies of Soviet-era tanks by sending Challenger II MBT to Poland.
FNSS and PT Pindad to cooperate in Armoured AAV
FNSS and the Indonesian state-owned defence company PT Pindad will cooperate to produce an Armoured Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
France to send CAESAR Howitzers and Milan ATGMs to Ukraine
President Macron announced that France will deliver weapons to Ukraine and said, “from Milan to Caesar through several types of armaments in an interview.
The U.S. unveils $800 million in new Ukraine military aid
U.S. President Biden pledged $800 million in more weaponry and money to help bolster support for the Ukrainian military including 155mm long-range howitzers.
Ukrainian T-64 Tanks will be repaired in Czechia
The Czech defence ministry said that Czech firms would repair Ukrainian tanks and armoured vehicles damaged in combat following a request from Kyiv.
Germany will assist Ukraine but not with Leopard Tanks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would continue to support Ukraine militarily and financially but not with Leopard Tanks.
Norway provides a Mistral air defence system to Ukraine
Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said that the government has decided to donate approximately 100 Mistral air defences to Ukraine.
Biden will donate Mi-17 Helicopters to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional Mi-17 helicopters and 155mm howitzers.
India, US to Strengthen Defence Relations amid CAATSA
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
