EU takes step towards closer defence cooperation
The EU will move towards closer defence ties Monday with more than 20 states signing a landmark pact that aims to boost cooperation after Brexit and counteract Russian pressure.Similar efforts to deepen military links ... Continue Reading
02 NOV 2017
India clears $3.2 billion purchase of naval choppers
India will purchase more than 100 armed helicopters for its navy to replace its outdated French-designed fleet in a military deal worth $3.2 billion, an official said Wednesday.The defence acquisition council approved funding for ... Continue Reading
18 OCT 2017
The cost of French military maintenance
The costs of of French military MRO should see a slight drop in 2017, while targets for 2018 and 2019 are forecasting a rise in "programmed maintenance for aviation equipment" expenses for the 178 program, ... Continue Reading
F-35 stealth fighter data stolen in Australia defence hack
Sensitive data about Australia's F-35 stealth fighter and P-8 surveillance aircraft programmes were stolen when a defence subcontractor was hacked using a tool widely used by Chinese cyber criminals, officials said Thursday.The 50-person aerospace ... Continue Reading
02 OCT 2017
At least 11 dead as DR Congo army plane crashes
A transport plane chartered by the Congolese army crashed near Kinshasa on Saturday, killing at least 11 people, military and airport sources told AFP.The Antonov transporter had just taken off with "several dozen people" ... Continue Reading
