Defence Politics News

France Increases Defence Budget
France

France Increases Defence Budget

France increased its defence budget for the 2024-2030 term. The new finance for military expenditure is 413 billion Euros.

Retired USAF Officer Advises Ukraine to Hire Jets and Pilots
USA Ukraine

Retired USAF Officer Advises Ukraine to Hire Jets and Pilots

A retired US Air Force (USAF) officer suggested that Ukraine hire fighter jets and pilots from the United States.

New Defence Minister: I want the Bundeswehr to be Strong
Germany

New Defence Minister: I want the Bundeswehr to be Strong

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appointed Boris Pistorius, Minister of the Interior of Lower Saxony, as the new German Defence Minister.

Germany's Defence Minister Lambrecht Resigns
Germany

Germany's Defence Minister Lambrecht Resigns

German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government. German Chancellor accepted Lambrecht's resignation.

Does Russia Planning New Front for Ukraine
Russia

Does Russia Planning New Front for Ukraine

Russia started an invasion attempt on Ukraine almost a year ago. Assaults are primarily concentrated in the southeast and eastern parts of the country.

Russia Deploys S-400 and Iskander Missiles in Belarus
Belarus Russia

Russia Deploys S-400 and Iskander Missiles in Belarus

According to Sputnik Russia has deployed the S-400 Triumf air defence system and the 9K720 Iskander short-range ballistic missile system in Belarus.

SSIK will be Held Today
Turkiye

SSIK will be Held Today

The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) will be held at the Presidential Palace today. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will chair the meeting.

US Senate Passes Record $858 Billion Military Spending Bill
USA

US Senate Passes Record $858 Billion Military Spending Bill

The United States Senate passed a bill on Thursday authorising a record $858 billion in military spending next year.

Finland to Remove Arms Embargo to Turkiye
Finland Turkiye

Finland to Remove Arms Embargo to Turkiye

Finland has given an "initial green light" to recent Turkish requests to export military materiel despite a de-facto ban in place since October 2019.

Giant Leap for Japanese Defence Budget
Japan

Giant Leap for Japanese Defence Budget

Japan to reorganise its future military steps. Japan plans to increase its defence budget by about 50% in the next five years.

Royal Air Force to Become a Digital Power
United Kingdom

Royal Air Force to Become a Digital Power

United Kingdom Defence Ministry released the 2022 Equipment Plan on November 29, 2022, giving hints about the aircraft that will retire.

US announces the importance of Cooperation with Turkiye
USA Turkiye

US announces the importance of Cooperation with Turkiye

Ned Price, the State Department Spokesperson, answered two questions concerning Turkiye’s F-16 aircraft procurement requests.

U.S. lifts restrictions preventing sales of F-16s to Turkiye
USA Turkiye

U.S. lifts restrictions preventing sales of F-16s to Turkiye

The House and Senate Armed Services Committees released the NDAA, to add $45 billion to the Biden administration’s initial budget request.

Dassault Denies Agreement on FCAS
Germany France

Dassault Denies Agreement on FCAS

Dassault Aviation, denied an agreement with Airbus to develop on next phase of industrial development for the future FCAS project.