The US military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane embarked on its seventh mission, riding atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that could propel it to unprecedented altitudes.
The arms industry is experiencing a surge in profits amid escalating conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine with global military expenditure estimated to grow at an annual rate of 2.74% from 2023 to 2024.
Canada has finalized a $5.9 billion agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of P-8 Poseidon multi-mission aircraft, to replace Canada's aging fleet of Aurora military surveillance planes, according to the Canadian Defence Ministry.
The Dubai Airshow 2023 concluded with over $100 billion in aviation deals, including a record $52 billion order from Emirates for Boeing jets, and significant defense contracts.
The French military successfully test-fired its new submarine-launched ballistic missile, M51.3 SLBM, confirming major improvements for future oceanic deterrence.
Russia's Defense Ministry showcased the loading of the Avangard, a highly anticipated nuclear-capable missile, into a silo on state-owned Zvezda TV on November 16.
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan concluded his two-day state visit to Pakistan on July 12, marked by the signing of 15 different agreements, worth over $2 billion, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
