Jamal Peterson 
BERLIN — Last year, the European Union shattered previous records by spending €343 billion ($402 billion) on defense, according to a recent analysis from the European Defense Agency. This expenditure surpassed earlier forecasts and established a new high. The agency anticipates that defense spending will continue to rise, projecting an increase to €381 billion ($446 … Read more
Announcement on U.S. Space Command’s New Location The Trump administration is set to declare on Tuesday that the U.S. Space Command will be established in Alabama. This decision reverses a previous commitment under the Biden administration to maintain the command’s temporary base in Colorado, as reported by two sources familiar with the upcoming announcement. President … Read more
Finland’s Air Force, now aligned with NATO, continues to display swastikas on a few of its unit flags. However, plans are in motion to eventually retire these symbols to sidestep potential discomfort among its Western partners. The use of the swastika by the Finnish Air Force stretches back to a time long before the emblem … Read more
On Thursday, the Air Force disclosed that a new prototype collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), the YFQ-42A developed by General Atomics, has successfully completed its initial flight. This test flight was conducted at a secret location in California, where both the Air Force and the manufacturer, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., gathered essential data concerning the … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister’s Upcoming Visit to South Korea In Victoria, British Columbia, it has been announced that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will journey to South Korea towards the end of October. His visit aims to inspect the facilities of Hanwha Ocean, as the selection process for Canada’s new submarine fleet supplier has narrowed down … Read more
This month, China introduced a new warship specifically designed for amphibious operations during its military drills. The naval division of China, known as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy, has recently put into service its fourth Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship, named CNS Hubei, as part of maneuvers conducted in the South China Sea. The … Read more
Introducing Nimbrix: Saab’s Budget-Friendly Anti-Drone Missile PARIS — In response to the growing prominence of small combat drones as a predominant threat in conflicts such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, Saab has unveiled its new economically priced anti-drone missile, named Nimbrix. This development marks a significant move among international defense companies and military forces … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Thailand has recently resolved to continue with its plans to acquire a Chinese-designed S26T diesel-electric submarine after initially considering halting the purchase. The reconsideration stemmed from complications arising when China was unable to procure German diesel engines as initially planned, proposing instead to use Chinese alternatives. A decision was made by … Read more
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is in the process of upgrading its fleet, with plans to replace eight Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters with five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and to swap out two Boeing 757 transport aircraft with two Airbus A321 XLR aircraft. The total expenditure for these acquisitions is projected at NZ$2.7 … Read more
Interception of Russian Spy Planes by U.S. F-16s Near Alaska The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported that U.S. F-16 fighter jets executed intercepts of Russian reconnaissance aircraft near Alaska on consecutive days this past week. On Wednesday and Thursday, Russian IL-20 surveillance aircraft entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), triggering a … Read more
