Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles
Sweden's air chief now expects Taurus integration "considerably earlier than previously planned," he said in an interview with Defense News.
Mideast Africa
Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria.
House’s first China Committee hearing highlights Taiwan defenses
The Republican and Democratic leaders on the House's select China Committee sought to spotlight China's threat to Taiwan in their first hearing.
Turkey’s Aselsan reports 75% rise in revenue for 2022
The company says it did business last year in three new export markets.
House Republicans tout Ukraine oversight, brace for funding fight
Pentagon officials suggest that they will need Congress to keep passing Ukraine aid over the long-haul as Republican skeptics harden their opposition.
US, Philippine marines team up to bolster littoral warfare skills
In addition to being treaty allies, the two nations signed an enhanced defense cooperation agreement in April 2014. That relationship is growing.
Poland eyes 1,400 new fighting vehicles to replace Soviet-era rides
The locally made vehicles for the Polish armed forces will join a plethora of new heavy weaponry from the United States and South Korea.
US calls on Russia to stay with nuclear weapons treaty
Russia announced last week it would suspend participation in the New START treaty.
Singapore to buy eight more F-35B jets
Singapore's defense minister says the decision came after a “full evaluation” of the F-35, which followed increased access to the aircraft program.
Federal unions warn cutting defense civilian personnel is sabotage
The move comes as the DoD — like other federal agencies — is competing for talent against a private sector that boasts unfettered salaries and benefits.
Anti-drone radars ready for ‘mass deployment’ in Taiwan, says vendor
Taiwan is wary of Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles that could come into play in the event of a military confrontation.
