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24 April

Philippines Eyes More Israeli Weapons as China Tensions Grow

The Philippines wants to purchase more defense systems from Israel to bolster its military readiness amid increasing tensions with China.

23 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Sunak Says UK to Raise Defense Spending Amid Global Threats

Britain will raise defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2030 in a "most dangerous" world, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a visit to Poland.

11 April

Technology

Joe Saballa

Ursa to 3D Print New Missile Motor for US Navy

Ursa Major has entered into an agreement with the US Navy to produce a new, 3D-printed solid rocket motor for the Standard Missile program.

10 April

Sea

Joe Saballa

Northrop Unveils Manta Ray Undersea Drone Prototype

Northrop Grumman has completed the assembly of a full-sized Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle prototype.

10 April

Air

Joe Saballa

Serbia to Procure 12 Rafale Fighter Jets From France

The Serbian government has announced plans to procure 12 Rafale fighter jets from France as tensions in the Balkan region continue to rise.

9 April

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Army to Buy 25,000 Upgraded Assault Rifles: Reports

The Taiwanese Army will purchase 25,000 upgraded assault rifles next year as part of an ongoing effort to modernize its defense capabilities.

8 April

Cyber

Joe Saballa

US Army Picks Akamai to Prototype Cybersecurity Software for Combat Units

The US Army has selected American cloud and edge-computing firm Akamai to develop a prototype of a new cybersecurity software for combat units.

3 April

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy Review Exposes Major Shipbuilding Delays in Nine Key Programs

A recent US Navy review has exposed major delays in nine of the service’s key shipbuilding programs, with some of them lagging by as much as three years.

3 April

Sea