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
US designs new missile shield with space-based interceptors — Trump
In his words, the United States will employ "technology that's even far advanced" than Israel’s Iron Dome
WASHINGTON - The United States has decided on the architecture of...
Indian premier notes Russian-made S-400 air defense system’s role during escalation
Narendra Modi also praised domestically made Akash missile systems
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s air defenses, which include Russian-made S-400 Triumph systems, have...
South Korea, UAE boost defense ties with training, fighter jet cooperation
UAE is first in the Middle East to establish regular air force talks with South Korea
South Korea has been operating special forces training unit in UAE...
Oman, Pakistan sign MoU to cooperate in scientific fields between military learning institutions
The signing ceremony was attended by senior officers from Oman’s Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies
Lt. Gen. Babar Iftikhar, president of the National Defence University in...
Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations
TOKYO - Japan on Monday launched a new command for the Self-Defense Forces to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses, in a major revamp aimed at ensuring smoother coordination with...
EU leaders to back defense surge, support Zelensky after US aid freeze
Prime ministers and presidents gather in Brussels
BRUSSELS : European leaders aim to endorse bold measures to ramp up defense spending and pledge support for...