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Russia to start from scratch on some submarine parts amid sanctions

Defense News - 13:34 Apr 01, 2024

The West has hit Russia with economic sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, making it difficult for the country to procure foreign-made components.

Tags: Russia
Fincantieri inks $1.3B deal with Indonesia for two patrol ships

Defense News - 21:09 Mar 29, 2024

The two PPA multipurpose offshore patrol vessels were originally destined for the Italian Navy.
US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser

Defense News - 21:08 Mar 29, 2024

The Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.
National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from FY25 budget

Defense News - 19:52 Mar 29, 2024

The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from 2025 budget

Defense News - 19:52 Mar 29, 2024

The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
Nordic nations ponder military changes with NATO in mind

Defense News - 15:09 Mar 29, 2024

With all Nordic countries now part of NATO, the nations must manage how to reconcile and integrate national, regional and alliance needs.

Tags: Nordic NATO
Argentina to buy surplus F-16 jets from Denmark

Defense News - 14:15 Mar 29, 2024

Denmark is replacing its F-16 fleet with new F-35 jets, both of which are made by the American company Lockheed Martin.

Tags: Denmark F-16
Hermeus readies Quarterhorse high-speed test aircraft for first flight

Defense News - 21:40 Mar 28, 2024

The aircraft is the second version of Quarterhorse, part of Hermeus' iterative plan to develop and test hypersonic systems.

Tags: Quarterhorse
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stalls

Defense News - 21:11 Mar 28, 2024

The $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.

Tags: Taiwan
Sevmash completes upgrades to build Russia’s next-gen nuclear subs

Defense News - 21:01 Mar 28, 2024

The last major modernization of Sevmash’s production facilities took place in the 1970s for the construction of third-generation nuclear submarines.

Tags: Sevmash
Northrop says Air Force design changes drove higher Sentinel ICBM cost

Defense News - 21:00 Mar 28, 2024

The Sentinel nuclear missile's costs have spiked 37%, largely due to the complexity of its command and launch segment, and triggered a review process.
Russia’s air force is hollowing itself out. More air defense can help.

Defense News - 20:44 Mar 28, 2024

NATO can afford to donate more munitions to Ukraine now without worrying about its immediate strategic reserves.
Pentagon seeks stronger digital defense for industry in cyber strategy

Defense News - 17:05 Mar 28, 2024

The Pentagon's pool of contractors and related resources is under constant threat of foreign influence and online harassment.
US Navy preps hypersonic weapon test this spring, with Army watching

Defense News - 15:51 Mar 28, 2024

The Navy's hypersonic weapon test will determine the way forward for the Army's ground-launched hypersonic weapon capability.
Putin threatens striking Western air bases hosting Ukrainian F-16s

Defense News - 14:56 Mar 28, 2024

Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of F-16s, which will increase military pressure on Russia, from its allies.
BAE demos platform that gives Army AMPVs turret system options

Defense News - 00:13 Mar 28, 2024

BAE demonstrated its ability to swap mission equipment packages rapidly at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium.
Army artillery needs more range, mobility and autonomy, study finds

Defense News - 18:34 Mar 27, 2024

The Army's conventional fires study is leading the service to focus on munitions range and capacity as well as more mobile and autonomous systems.
Pakistan unveils aircraft and rocket programs, parades military tech

Defense News - 18:04 Mar 27, 2024

The country displayed new equipment including the Haider platform, the first locally produced, Chinese-designed VT-4 main battle tank.
UK lawmakers, defense chief clash over looming defense spending cuts

Defense News - 15:56 Mar 27, 2024

Politicians lament spending reductions during a war in Europe, while the government says the numbers are trending up.
Amid faltering domestic program, Taiwan orders more MQ-9B drones

Defense News - 14:59 Mar 27, 2024

These drones could take over some missions performed by Taiwan’s fighter fleet that is already busy monitoring Chinese military activities.

Tags: Taiwan