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U.S. handed over Javelin missiles and M141 Bunker Defeat Munition to Ukraine
Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

U.S. handed over Javelin missiles and M141 Bunker Defeat Munition to Ukraine

The consignment of American weapons delivered to Ukraine on January 22 included Javelin anti-tank missiles and M141 Bunker Defeat Munition (SMAW-D) thermobaric grenade launchers (SMAW-D) designed to destroy fortifications and bunkers.

The U.S. to field Eyes in the Sky to detect HGVs
Space Defence Politics Sensors

The U.S. to field Eyes in the Sky to detect HGVs

The Space Development Agency (SDA) will field satellites to detect manoeuvrable Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) during flight.

U.S.' 2022 Defence Budget: $768 billion Waits for Approval
Defence Politics

U.S.' 2022 Defence Budget: $768 billion Waits for Approval

The United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will allocate $768 billion for the nation's military in the fiscal year 2022.

Pentagon Takes Precaution Against UFOs
Space Defence Politics

Pentagon Takes Precaution Against UFOs

The Pentagon formed a new unit to investigate, facing mounting worries about mystery objects in the sky, particularly above military sites and training ranges.

Russia Delivers S-400 to India
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

Russia Delivers S-400 to India

Russia has begun delivering the first S-400s to India ahead of a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin early next month. According to India, the $5.5 billion agreement aims to offset a Chinese threat.

Ukraine gets Oleksiy Reznikov as New Defence Minister
Defence Politics

Ukraine gets Oleksiy Reznikov as New Defence Minister

The Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada dismissed Andriy Taran from the post of defence minister on November 3, and the parliament appointed Reznikov.

France Considers the TB2 UCAV as a heavy weapon
Defence Politics Unmanned Systems

France Considers the TB2 UCAV as a heavy weapon

France objected to using the Turkish TB2 UCAV in Ukraine’s Donbas area, claiming it was a heavy weapon saying it was “concerned” due to TB2.

Germany and Russia are Feuding over Nuclear Deterrence
Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Germany and Russia are Feuding over Nuclear Deterrence

German-Russian relations are rapidly deteriorating. The tension between Moscow and NATO has risen after the Western Alliance's defence ministers agreed on a new plan to defend against any potential Russian invasion on many fronts on Thursday. In response, Russia's Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, accused NATO of progressively amassing forces on Russia's borders and refusing to discuss European security on equal terms with Moscow.

US Activates F-35 Squadron in Europe
Air Defence Politics

US Activates F-35 Squadron in Europe

U.S. Air Force activated its first squadron of F-35As based in Europe on Oct. 1 at RAF Lakenheath, U.K., as the service prepares to deliver the first fighters.

Demir: Exporting creates better allies
Country Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

Demir: Exporting creates better allies

President of Defence Industry Demir, shared the latest developments in defence industry projects on TRT Haber live broadcast on Monday.

681,560 Refugee Returned to Syria, 3,684,412 Refugees Stay
Defence Politics

681,560 Refugee Returned to Syria, 3,684,412 Refugees Stay

Russian Defence Ministry, Centre for Reconciliation of Warring Parties and Refugee Control Centre for Syria published a newsletter today.

Greece may Have Tanks On Demilitarized Islands
Navy / Maritime Defence Politics

Greece may Have Tanks On Demilitarized Islands

Greek media has published video and photos from military training held on Greek islands. The names of islands kept confidential.

Biden requests $715B for Pentagon
Defence Politics

Biden requests $715B for Pentagon

U.S. President Joe Biden made his first request for a defence budget. He asked for $753 billion in national security funding, an increase of 1.6 per cent that includes $715 billion for the Defence Department.

Demir; New Export Models Needed
Defence Politics

Demir; New Export Models Needed

President of Defence Industries Prof İsmail Demir said that new export models, methods, initiatives must be discussed and define strategies. Demir delivered a speech at the 31st Annual General Assembly of SASAD, held in Ankara on 30th March 2021. SASAD is Defence and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association (Savunma Ve Havacılık Sanayii İmalatçılar Derneği).