In September 2021 the UK, Australia and the United States agreed a trilateral defence and security partnership to “help sustain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.” Known as AUKUS, the agreement reflects the UK’s […]
The US has bought 60 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems from Jordan for Ukraine. Amman purchased the German-made systems from the Netherlands for 21 million euros ($22 million) in 2013, De Telegraaf reported, adding that the […]
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and HII have been awarded multiyear procurement contracts to build nine Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the U.S. Navy. According to the Pentagon’s announcements, last week, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division was […]
The U.S. military is moving an aircraft carrier strike group and military aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, and will also begin supplying Israel with munitions and other military supplies immediately, said […]
Lockheed Martin, supporting the U.S. Navy, marked the successful launch of one Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM). The US Navy conducted Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32) launching an unarmed missile from […]
The US and Vietnam are discussing arms transfers. The package will probably include 4.5 generation F-16V Block 70 Fighting Falcon multirole fighters, reported Reuters news agency. Beyond a half-dozen investment agreements which provided business benefits for both […]
The United States is making progress toward a landmark agreement that would see Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel in exchange for a U.S. defense pact and help developing its own civilian nuclear program, two […]
Armenia on Monday launched a joint military exercise with the United States, a move that has angered the Caucasus nation’s main ally, Russia. The “Eagle Partner” war games will run through Sept. 20 and involve […]
The US sees Australia as a testing ground for new weapons systems, including hypersonic weapons. Attention is being paid to developing advanced capabilities within the AUKUS alliance, which also includes the UK. At the moment, […]
The US Navy has commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123). As informed, the ceremony took place in Key West, Florida, on 13 May. The ship’s namesake, Lenah Sutcliffe […]
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