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15 December

Malaysia Boosting Air Defense With Thales GM400A Long-Range Radar

The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has inked an agreement with France to supply GM400A long-range radar for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

15 December

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Rojoef Manuel

Norway to Send More NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Kyiv

The Norwegian government will deliver additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine for its defense against Russia.

15 December

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket lifting off from its launchpad, at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana

Jean-Francois Morizur

Europe Must Invest in Space to Play Bigger Role in Its Own Defense

Europe must foster competition and take a more active role in strengthening its space security to reduce dependency on other countries.

15 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Dutch Court to Rule on Export of F-35 Parts to Israel

A court in the Netherlands will rule on whether to force the Dutch government to stop supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel over the Gaza Strip.

14 December

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Juster Domingo

UK Pledges Enhanced Training for UN Peacekeepers

The UK has pledged its support for UN peacekeeping efforts by offering enhanced training to the organization.

14 December

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine to Deploy Third Patriot Air Defense System This Month: Scholz

Ukraine will deploy the second Patriot air defense system delivered by Germany this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday.

14 December

Staff Writer With AFP

German Army Orders 62 Airbus Military Helicopters

The German army has signed a contract for 62 multi-role military helicopters and taken options on another 20, Airbus said, in what the company said was the largest order for the H145M.

14 December

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Puma Drones Fly in Japan for First Time

The British Army has deployed RQ-20 Puma drones in Japan for the first time to support a mortar live-fire training.

14 December

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a news conference at the Kremlin

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Downed Nine Ukrainian Drones Near Moscow

Russia said its air defense systems had downed nine Ukrainian drones headed towards the capital, hours ahead of a highly anticipated news conference from President Putin.

13 December