The Defense Post

01/18/2025

Israel’s cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.

Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of PM Benjamin Netanyahu said.

01/18/2025

The Netherlands has contracted Raytheon to supply Patriot air defense system parts to replenish an earlier Patriot donation to Ukraine.

01/18/2025

Norwegian F-35 fighter jets have completed their first flight using synthetic aviation turbine fuels.

Norwegian F-35 fighter jets have completed their first flight using synthetic aviation turbine fuels at Ørland Air Station.

01/18/2025

Ukraine is set to receive a recently-developed ground-based air defense system from the UK to shore up defenses against Russian attacks.

01/18/2025

India’s Solar Group tested a kinetic counter drone swarm system earlier this week.

India’s Solar Group tested a kinetic counter drone swarm system earlier this week being developed for the Indian Army.

01/18/2025

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has taken delivery of 10 new Sikorsky-70i Black Hawk helicopters ordered from Lockheed Martin.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has taken delivery of 10 new Sikorsky-70i Black Hawk helicopters ordered from Lockheed Martin.

01/18/2025

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $39-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range to Japan.

The US has greenlighted a potential $39-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan.

01/18/2025

Nammo has secured a contract to supply Australia’s F-35A fighter jets with the advanced APEX 25mm armor-piercing ammunition.

01/18/2025

The British government is considering the sale of two aging Royal Navy warships to free up funds for its defense modernization projects.

01/17/2025

Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation has signed a $3.5-million contract to test its Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion for the US Army Deep Energy Retrofit Assessment program.

Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation has signed a contract to test its Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion for the US Army.

01/17/2025

Fairbanks Morse Defense has received a contract to deliver components for the US Navy’s future Explorer-class Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance Ships.

Fairbanks Morse Defense has received a contract to deliver components for the US Navy’s future Explorer-class Ocean Surveillance Ships.

01/17/2025

The Peruvian Navy has christened and launched two Pativilca-class offshore patrol vessels as part of its effort to strengthen national maritime operations.

The Peruvian Navy has christened and launched two Pativilca offshore patrol vessels as part of its effort to strengthen maritime operations.

01/17/2025

Canada’s Department of Defence has announced the start of production for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in San Diego, California.

Canada has announced the start of production for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in San Diego, California.

01/17/2025

The US Air Force has announced a major shift in its strategy for the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer program, though the changes may result in delays of up to a year.

The US Air Force has announced a major shift in its strategy for the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer program, though this may result in delays.

01/17/2025

Spain’s Navantia and Lockheed Martin have conducted the first live tracking test for the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar, which will be onboard the Spanish F-110 multi-purpose frigate.

Navantia and Lockheed have successfully conducted the first live tracking test for the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar that will equip the F-110 frigate.

01/17/2025

Russia and Iran will sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world’s most heavily sanctioned countries.

Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

01/17/2025

France and Norway, two of the handful of countries that have pledged jet fighters to Ukraine, will meet their commitments on schedule, the two countries’ defense ministers said.

France and Norway will meet their jet fighter commitments to Ukraine on schedule, the two countries' defense ministers said Thursday in Oslo.