Friday, May 3, 2024

Defense

Biden signs $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The US Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on April 23, with a resounding 79 to 18 vote in favor of the bill.

Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels

The purchase involves PPA vessels which were originally destined for the Italian Navy.

Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets in latest break from pacifist stance

Japan has relaxed its strict defense equipment transfer regulations, enabling the global export of next-generation fighter jets it's collaboratively developing with Britain and Italy, to remove a significant obstacle for the trilateral project.

Turkiye’s fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan makes maiden flight

During its maiden flight, Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan flew for 13 minutes, reaching a speed of 230 knots at 8,000 feet.

Australia unveils plan for largest navy buildup since World War II

Australia has allocated more than $35 billion for the decade-long defense project to strengthen its naval capabilities, marking its largest naval expansion since World War II.

US Navy selects Anduril, Oceaneering and Kongsberg to develop undersea drones

The US Navy has selected three dealers, Anduril Industries, Kongsberg Discovery, and Oceaneering International, to build prototypes of its new large undersea drone, aimed at countering current and future maritime threats.

Saudi Arabia signs $3.2 billion deal to buy South Korean missile defense system

Saudi Arabia has signed a US$3.2 billion deal to procure 10 batteries of the KM-SAM Block II (KM-SAM II) medium-range air defense system from South Korea

India and Saudi Arabia look to boost defense cooperation with first joint military exercise

India and Saudi Arabia initiated Exercise Sada Tanseeq, their inaugural bilateral army drill, in Rajasthan, Northern India on January 29.

US approves $4 billion sale of 31 MQ-9B drones and Hellfire missiles to India

The United States has approved the sale of nearly $4 billion sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs to India

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkiye alongside F-35s for Greece

The US State Department approved a $23 billion F-16 sale to Turkey, concurrently approving a $8.6 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Greece.

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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.