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Defense

India and Sri Lanka solidify Defense and Energy ties during Modi’s visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka in early April 2025 proved pivotal in fortifying the two nations' growing cooperation, particularly in the defense and energy sectors. This marked the first visit by a foreign leader to...

US approves $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone sale to Qatar

The United States has approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones and related defense systems to Qatar

Italy’s Leonardo and Turkiye’s Baykar sign agreement to develop unmanned air systems

Italian defense giant Leonardo and leading Turkish defense firm Baykar Technologies have entered into a partnership to jointly develop and produce advanced UAV systems.

UAE awards $6.8 billion in defense contracts at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025

UAE has secured a massive $6.8 billion in defense contracts during the 2025 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East’s largest defense expo.

Zelenskyy calls for European Army after Vance’s tirade stuns allies at Munich Security Conference 2025

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe” during his keynote speech at the Munich Security Conference 2025

Turkish drone giant Baykar signs agreement to set up UAV factory in Indonesia

Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indonesia’s defense holding company, Republikorp, to establish a drone manufacturing facility in the Southeast Asian country.

Saudi Arabia and Italy sign strategic partnership deals worth $10 billion

Saudi Arabia and Italy strengthened bilateral ties with the signing of 26 memoranda of understanding worth approximately $10 billion between public and private sector entities. The agreements were finalized during a high-level roundtable meeting in AlUla on January 26, attended...

Rolls-Royce secures $11 billion UK defense contract for Nuclear Submarine reactors

Rolls-Royce has secured its largest contract to date with the UK’s Ministry of Defense—a $11 billion agreement to produce nuclear submarine reactors for the Royal Navy.

Chinese Army deploys advanced intelligent systems and robot dogs in latest PLA drills

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently integrated advanced technologies, including drones, robotic dogs, exoskeletons, and high-power lasers, in its latest drills to enhance operational efficiency and logistics support in extreme conditions. A logistics exercise by a regiment under the...

Indonesia and Japan deepen defense and economic ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto committed to strengthening cooperation across defense, energy, and food security during talks on Saturday in Bogor, Indonesia. The meeting highlighted Japan's growing focus on Southeast Asia amid China's increasing influence...
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China and Azerbaijan deepen ties with comprehensive strategic pact, visa-free travel, and 20 agreements

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev formally elevated bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership during high-level talks in Beijing
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