Europe
Germany to Arm its P-8A Poseidon MPAs with Mark 54 Torpedoes
In a significant move to enhance its maritime defense capabilities, Germany is set to acquire MK 54 Lightweight…
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Europe
News from the European Union, NATO and European capitals on security, defense and politics.
Air Force
Turkey’s Desperate Bid for 40 Eurofighter Typhoons in Response to Greece’s Military Upgrades and Potential German Block of the sale
In a significant development in international defense relations, Bloomberg has reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may block…
Air Force
Will Turkey acquire advanced F-16 fighter jets after NATO Summit?
In an unexpected reversal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a major announcement, expressing his willingness to withdraw…
Air Force
French RAFALE “confronted” a Russian Su-35 on the Iraq-Syria border
The French Defence Ministry revealed a dangerous incident today in which two French Rafale fighter jets were involved…
Cyprus
France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, and Hungary Sign Letter of Intent for Joint Purchase of Mistral Air Defence Systems
In a significant development, France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, and Hungary have come together to sign a letter of…
Drones
French Navy Successfully Tests HELMA-P Laser Weapon System to Counter Enemy Drones
In a new achievement for modern naval warfare, the French Government Defence procurement and technology agency, the French…
Military & Defense
Exocet anti-ship missile: Versions, guidance and combat lessons
Exocet is a family of French anti-ship missiles developed for ships, aircraft, coastal batteries and submarines. Its combat…
Military & Defense
Falklands air war: Sea Harriers, Exocet and the limits of air superiority
The air campaign in the 1982 Falklands War was a contest between Argentine aircraft operating near their mainland…
Cyprus
Macron to Cyprus: “You have our military support whenever you need it”
The assurance that the Republic of Cyprus can rely on the undivided support of France in what concerns…
Africa
Dutch Special Forces rescued Greeks from Sudan
The evacuation of the Greeks from Sudan by allied countries continues, this time with the Netherlands arranging a…
Europe
Turkish Interior Minister Soylu Claims “The Whole World Hates America” and Refers to Europe as a “mere Pawn”
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu’s recent statement on the relationship between the United States and Europe will likely…
Europe
France Supports the Strengthening of The Greek Armed Forces
On April 10th, 2023, in Alexandroupoli, the French captain Claire Pothier, commander of the FREMM “Languedoc”, welcomed several…