Foreign Affairs

Rome: Italy is to buy six Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft in a €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) deal after 15 years of flying Boeing tankers. The purchase, which was announced by the...

New Delhi: Two back-to-back crashes of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft—first a Chinese-made JF-17 Thunder near Kamra on May 19, 2026, followed by an FT-7PG trainer near Mianwali on May 20 - have reignited...

Tel Aviv: The UAE is expected to enhance it air defence systems as Iran steps up its attacks. On May 17, an Iranian armed drone hit the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant near Abu Dhabi,...

Haifa, Israel – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. on May 20 announced a follow-up order from an international customer for advanced naval electronic warfare (EW) self-protection solutions, including the company's C-GEM™ high-power RF active...

Tel Aviv: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively testing Israeli air defence systems after being attacked by Iranian missiles and armed drones. Sources said that in recent weeks, Israel's laser-based air defence system...

Tel Aviv: The Ministerial Committee on Procurement has approved the Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD)’s plan to simultaneously acquire two new fighter squadrons: a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin, and a second F-15IA...

Tel Aviv: Turkey continues to establish itself as a major regional power in the Middle East and recently exposed a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The Yildirimhan, according to sources, is an intercontinental ballistic missile...

Mumbai:  A meeting of the Committee on Material and Fuel Research on the International Research Centre on the basis of MBIR reactor (IRC MBIR) Advisory Board was held in Moscow. MBIR multipurpose fast-neutron research reactor...

Washington: The US Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft. According to a recent Request for Information, Beyond Adversary’s Reach, Family of Affordable Mass Missiles,...

New Delhi: The United States has decided to proceed with a radar upgrade programme for Pakistan’s fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, a move that is expected to raise serious concerns in India, says a...

From vital sea lanes and trade routes to disaster response, the Indo-Pacific sits at the centre of global security and stability. For the United States, operating across this vast region requires constant readiness, strong...

Russia’s State Atomiс Energy Corporation – Rosatom, has made a significant entry into India's additive manufacturing market by delivering its RusBeam 2800 industrial 3D printer to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This advanced Electron...

Lagos / New Delhi: The Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 will place its International Pavilions at the centre of the event, creating a powerful platform for nations to showcase capability, strengthen partnerships, and...