Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days
Niger's military regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the withdrawal of all French troops by December 22.
Defence News
Bilateral Relations
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
USS Harry S. Truman Completes Modernisation
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) concludes a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Land
Hungary Joins Rheinmetall in Panther KF51 MBT
Hungary collaborates with Rheinmetall in a 288 million euro deal for the Panther KF51 main battle tank.
Air
Brazilian Air Force Receives Another F-39 Gripen
Brazil received the Gripen fighter jet manufactured by Saab. The plane touched down at Base Aérea de Anápolis (BAAN) on Friday, December 15.
Country
Argentina’s New Leader Aims to Strengthen Military
Argentinian President Javier Milei prioritises military modernisation in Argentina, navigating economic complexities.
Russia Unveils Upgraded BMP-2M to be Deployed in Ukraine
Rostec's Vysokotochni Kunciy delivers modern BMP-2M Infantry Fighting Vehicles to the Russian Military. Upgrades include advanced combat modules.
Air
Weapon / Missile
The U.S. Greenlights Air-to-Air Missile Sales to Japan
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Block II Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Japan.
Land
Poland Receives KTO Rosomak Panzer with Unmanned Turret
Polish Armed Forces received five KTO Rosomak APCs equipped with ZSSW-30 turrets and anti-tank missile launcher.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Russia Unveils AUSV to be Tested in Ukraine: Dandelion
Russia's KMZ introduces Dandelion, a high-speed AUSV set for Ukrainian battlefield tests. Russia is known for testing Su-57s on the Syrian battlefield.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
USS Ship Downs 14 UAVs Against a Saturation Attack
The Arleigh Burke-class USS CARNEY DDG-64 shot down 14 UAVs fired at it by South Yemen and pro-Iranian Houthis in a Red Sea encounter.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Engine and Transmission
U.S. Approves UH-60M Black Hawk $1.95B FMS to Greece
The State Department greenlights a $1.95B deal for Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.
Engine and Transmission
Air
Unmanned Systems
TEI Starts TS-1400 Turboshaft Engine Serial Production
TEI prepares for TS-1400 turboshaft engine serial production for helicopters. TEI CEO Mahmut F. Akşit has announced the development.
Sensors
ASELSAN Unveils ALP Radar’s Features
ASELSAN revealed the specifications of ALP radar to be used as a part of the SİPER Long Range Air Defence System.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Completed AKSUNGUR UCAV Deliveries
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) delivered the last AKSUNGUR UCAV to the Naval Forces Command. The Turkish Defence Ministry (MoD) shared the relevant information.
