UK will ‘face consequences and better think twice’ says EU
The UK and the EU are at a stand-off over vaccines as the EU demands the diversion of vaccines produced in the UK to make up for shortfalls in the European Union.
Spanish Harrier jets ‘attack’ NATO warships
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two has conducted an exercise series with the Spanish Navy including air defence and live fire drills. The group currently consists of ESPS Cristobal Colon, TCG Gaziantep and FGS Werra. NATO say that the exercise involved the Spanish Navy's Navarra and La Grana as well as the Spanish 11th Squadron. "During this second half of my Command main...
American carrier group transits South China Sea
The strike group is conducting maritime security operations, say the U.S. Navy.
Sikorsky-Boeing team reveals ‘DEFIANT X’
The aircraft, according to its builders, will be "the fastest, most manoeuvrable and most survivable assault helicopter in history".
Greece buys Rafale jets from France
The €2.5bn deal will see Greece purchase 18 Rafale jets from France.
UK first ally to get call from new US defence secretary
The call "reaffirmed the importance of the special US-UK relationship & discussed mutual security concerns" according to the new US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Final Trophy Active Protection Systems delivered to US Army
Leonardo and Rafael have announced that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on Abrams main battle tanks.
Russia unveils yet another aircraft carrier design
'Varan' would have a displacement of 45,000 tonnes and would be able to carry 24 fixed-wing aircraft, 6 helicopters and 'up to 20' unmanned aerial vehicles. It will probably never be built, though.
Saab receives Norwegian order for Carl-Gustaf M4
The Norwegian Armed Forces have signed an agreement with Saab for the Carl-Gustaf M4.
Major air defence exercise for Washington D.C.
NORAD plans to conduct 'Falcon Virgo', a routine air defence exercise, over Washington D.C. until the 26th of January.
