Defence`s Feeds

Aside from a purported lack of effectiveness of its military offensives against the Ukraine, Moscow finds itself facing an admission of failure on several intelligence fronts, despite the fact that they are the responsibility of the Kremlin's most battle-hardened strategists.

According to our sources, CTech, a subsidiary of the state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), is in the final stages of

Israel's Tamar and Leviathan gas fields - operated by a Chevron-led consortium (IO, 18/11/20) - have again just increased their

United States: Pentagon preps to join titanium war In poor timing, given the Russian offensive in Ukraine, the National Defense

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Belarus's role has been fiercely scrutinised both by the West and by Russia

One of Moscow's diplomatic-security strategists, Alexander Zorin, who had been handling Russia's Syrian case, has been in charge of Russia's

A US State Department Inspector General's report on the Global Engagement Center's (GEC) use of subcontractors for its psyops against

A few hours before the arrival of the first Russian soldiers on Ukrainian soil, on 22 February, shortly after Vladimir

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Iranian Bavar 373 Air Defense Missile System

Iranian Mersad 16 Air Defense Missile System

The MoU signed between the Emirati artificial intelligence (AI) conglomerate Group 42 (G42) and the Serbian government on 17 February

According to our sources, officials who handle the Saudi Arabian National Guard's (SANG) acquisitions have recently been talking to several

On 22 February, in case C-430-21, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that a national court

Some bones of contention persist between Doha and Manama, as was made clear when Bahrain claimed that 50 of its

"I am honored to ensure an environment in which the powerful strongholds in Chinese politics can hold their sessions and

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Americas

Northrop Grumman Systems won a $22.6 million order, which provides for maintenance support to the E-2D aircraft throughout its entire life-cycle using operationally supportable and interoperable solutions. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) is the newest variant of the E-2 aircraft platform. It features a state-of-the-art radar with a two-generation leap in capability and upgraded aircraft systems that will improve supportability and increase readiness. Work will take place in Florida and New York. Estimated completion will be in February 2025.

The MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has surpassed 2 million flight hours in support of global customers. The workhorse unmanned aircraft combines unmatched persistence and mission flexibility with a >90% Mission Capable Rate, which puts the MQ-9A in a class by itself, the company said in a statement.

Middle East & Africa

Turkish Navy’s multipurpose amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu has started its sea trials. Sedef Shipyard Defense Industry Projects Manager Selim Buldano?lu revealed to Daily Sabah the construction of the ship has been completed and that the sea tests have begun.

Europe

The French defense ministry said Wednesday it has deployed Rafale combat jets to Poland. Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, said on February 27 that the bloc would provide funds to Ukraine to acquire fighter jets from unidentified member states.

Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom said it has repaired and restored several military hardware and weapons for use by the Army as the war with Russia rages on for the seventh day. Over the past two days, the company said it repaired more than 10 armored vehicles, six air defense systems and several aircraft; besides undertaking on-site repair works. It has also ramped up production of machine guns, cruise missiles, Czech Hedgehog anti-tank fortification systems and explosives.

Asia-Pacific

India is now gearing to counter the impact of new economic sanctions on Russia by the US and Europe that could hamper armaments and military spares supplies from Moscow. Russia has been the largest arms supplier to India since the early 1970s. Today, 60% of India’s military hardware inventory is from Russia or the former Soviet Union and the bulk of India’s license-based defense manufacturing comes from Russia.

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The news agency Reuters yet again used satellite images provided by Maxar on 17 February to support its report on the imminent arrival of Russian troops in Ukraine. The agency went on to state that it "could not independently verify

The transalpine company SIO's acquisition of a stake in the Italian cyber intelligence start-up Asigint, announced on 22 February, comes