Pentagon suspends deliveries of air defense missiles and precision munitions to Ukraine
Politico sources noted that the decision to suspend certain aid deliveries, originally approved under former US President Joe Biden’s administration, was made in early June but has only now gone into effect
Russia hands over Tamal frigate to India
Together with the Tamal, India is already operating eight frigates of project 11356
KALININGRAD - The Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad handed over the Tamal frigate of project 11356 to...
Pakistan, Ethiopia Explore Defence Partnership in High-Level Meeting Between Ambassador Jemal and Defence Secretary
Ethiopia and Pakistan Strengthen Ties in High-Level Defence Meeting
Islamabad – His Excellency Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic...
President Lee picks South Korea’s first civilian defense chief in 64 years
SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated a five-term liberal lawmaker as defense minister Monday, breaking with a tradition of appointing retired military generals.The announcement came as several prominent...
Deterrence of Russia should be Europe’s responsibility — Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth warned in late April that the United States can no longer be the guarantor of Europe’s security
WASHINGTON - Washington’s NATO allies should take primary responsibility for...
Pentagon chief warns China ‘preparing’ to use military force in Asia
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth makes the remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore
Since taking office in January, Donald Trump has launched a trade...
Japan rules out defense deal in return for U.S. tariff easing
TOKYO : Japan has no intention of purchasing defense equipment from the United States in return for the easing of tariff measures, a minister said Friday, in the run-up to a fourth...
German leader offers to help Ukraine develop its own long-range missiles to hit Russia
But some of the advanced weapon systems that allies have supplied to Ukraine were subject to range and target restrictions2
After the United States, Germany has been...
Japan defense equipment outlays may ease U.S. trade gap: tariff chief
TOKYO : Japan's chief tariff negotiator said Thursday that purchases of U.S. defense equipment may help reduce the trade deficit, suggesting it could be used as a bargaining chip in bilateral talks...
German army must use new funds responsibly, auditors say
In March, Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge
Key recommendations include a thorough review of tasks, prioritization of defense-critical duties