Biden Orders Military aid to Ukraine for Urban Warfare
Biden ordered the shipment of 800 Stinger, 2,000 Javelin missiles, 1,000 light anti-armour weapons, and 6,000 AT-4 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
ASDF Receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman announced that the company delivered the first of Japan’s three RQ-4B Global Hawks to Japan, Misawa Air Base, Misawa.
Air
Ukraine Shot Downs two Russian Su-30 SM Fighter Jets
According to the Ukrainian Defence Ministry, on Wednesday evening, Ukrainian air defence systems shot down two Russian Su-30SM aircraft.
Weapon / Missile
North Korean Ballistic Missile Demonstrated Midair Failure
A North Korean projectile, likely a ballistic missile, fired Wednesday exploded mid-air at an altitude below 20km, the ROK military claimed.
Air
US Approves Possible Sale of MH-60R Helicopters to Spain
The State Department approved a potential FMS to Spain of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters for an estimated $950 million.
Air
Japan and the U.S. Hold F-35 Joint Drill For the First Time
The Japan Air Self-Defence Force announced that it had undertaken its first joint exercise with the USAF, employing their respective F-35A fighters.
Bilateral Relations
Biden Approves $13.6 billion aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden signed a bill to fund the government through September and deliver $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
ASISGUARD Exports SONGAR Armed UAV to Africa
ASISGUARD, unveiled at the 2019 IDEF with its UAV solutions, shared its export success along with Africa and Asia export vision.
Interview / Exclusive File
Zengin: TF-X Green Aircraft Will be Ready by the End of 2022
We have spoken to TUSAŞ Deputy General Manager Uğur Zengin, responsible for the Turkish Fighter Programme (TF-X).
Navy / Maritime
Ireland Acquires New Zealand’s Two Retired IPVs
Ireland has started to build its defence infrastructure with second-hand vessels, while New Zealand has paid NZ$35.8m per vessel.
Land
Turkey’s FNSS Performs its First Tank export to Indonesia
Turkish Defence Company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri has realised both the company’s and Turkey’s first tank export to Indonesia.
Air
Pakistan’s Next Aircraft; Chinese Stealth J-20 Fighter
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has acquired the first of six 4.5-generation Chengdu J-10C fighter jets from China.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Indonesia Approved Aselsan’s RCWS
Following the disputes between China and Indonesia over the waters of Natuna, Indonesia decided to upgrade its naval weaponry without provoking China.
Land
Engine and Transmission
Altay Prototype with the new engine will be Ready in May 2022
President of Defence Industry Agency Professor Ismail Demir stated that the Altay Main Battle Tank Prototype would be ready by May 2022.
