BAE Systems and AMS to Support U.K. Artillery Systems in Ukraine
BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions Ltd said on Dec. 18 that they signed an agreement in Kyiv to support artillery systems given by the United Kingdom to Ukraine to […]
International
State Department Approves $2.9 Billion In FMS To Greece, Italy, Japan, Taiwan
The State Department last Friday approved five potential foreign military sales (FMS) worth a combined $2.9 billion to four countries, including a $1.95 billion deal with Greece for 35 UH-60M […]
Final Defense Authorization Bill Includes Three Submarines Under AUKUS
The fiscal 2024 defense authorization bill approves three Virginia-class submarines for Australia under the AUKUS partnership, as the U.S. Navy readies for a $3 billion infusion from Australis into the […]
U.S. OKs $200 Million In New Weapons Aid For Ukraine, As Zelenskyy, Biden Urge Continued Support
The Biden administration announced $200 million in new weapons aid for Kyiv during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, where the two leaders urged Congress to […]
Anti-Islam populist Wilders wins Dutch elections in a shock for Europe
The far-right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders was headed for a massive parliamentary election victory Wednesday in one of the biggest political upsets in Dutch politics since World War II, and one that is bound to send shockwaves through Europe.
France Test-Fires New bM51.3 Sub-Launched Missile Over Atlantic
France successfully test-fired an M51.3 long-range submarine-launched ballistic missile, without a nuclear warhead aboard, over the Atlantic Ocean on Nov. 18. The test firing was conducted by the General Directorate […]
Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape
Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.
Azerbaijan accuses France of stoking ‘new wars’ in Caucasus
President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday accused France of inciting conflicts in the Caucasus by arming Azerbaijan’s longtime rival Armenia, with which it has fought two wars.
Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire and release of 50 hostages held in Gaza
Israel and Hamas agreed a deal on Wednesday to release at least 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day truce that will allow hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks to enter the beseiged territory.
Pentagon Inspector General Points to Challenges in Building ‘Strategic Competition’ Framework
While DoD wants to build a lasting framework to counter China and Russia, the Pentagon has faced challenges “in consistently securing and accounting for defense materiel” for Ukraine; question marks […]