British foreign minister Liz Truss will be travelling to Qatar and Saudi Arabia this week to pursue a potential trade deal with Gulf countries as well as to deepen diplomatic ties. During her visit, Truss will meet her Saudi counterpart… Read More ›
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Greece boosts military ties with France, to announce defense deal today
In a statement Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, Athens has been talking to Paris to boost defence ties. The development comes at a time when Greece is aiming to boost the capabilities of its armed forces. In 2020, Greece… Read More ›
Sweden deepens defense cooperation between Norway Denmark midst tensions with Russia
According to a news bulletin from Sweden’s TV4, Stockholm is set to sign a defence cooperation agreement with Denmark and Norway in an effort to counter a deteriorating security situation in the Baltic region. Although Sweden is not a NATO… Read More ›
Japan to tighten regulations on foreign ownership of domestic firms
On Wednesday, a report from Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper stated, the government is weighing options which include tightening regulation on foreign funds which have stakes in domestic firms in important technology sectors such as defense and the nuclear industry. With the… Read More ›
Softbank’s borrowings soar, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Goldman Sachs Group Inc emerge as biggest backers
A filing by SoftBank Group Corp shows, the company’s borrowings from banks have jumped by 42% in the year ending on March 31, with the increase shouldered by foreign lenders. Borrowing from SoftBank Group’s primary lenders shot up to $46… Read More ›
Boeing gets approval to sell F-15EX fighter jet to India
According to a senior executive from Boeing, the company has received a license from the U.S. government to offer its F-15EX fighter jet to the Indian air force. Boeing’s F-15EX fighter jet will compete with France’s Rafale, Sweden’s Gripen among… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp acquires rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.4 billion
In a statement Lockheed Martin Corp said, it has agreed to acquire U.S. rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.4 billion, including debt and net cash. The deal marks Lockheed’s biggest acquisition since its CEO Jim Taiclet became… Read More ›
U.S. Congress notified of aerial drones sales worth $5 billion to Taiwan
In a statement, the Pentagon said, it has formally notified the U.S. Congress of impending sales of four sophisticated U.S.-made aerial drones to Taiwan. The notification is the step before finalizing the sale of weapons to other countries. Washington expects… Read More ›
Israel-UAE trade could reach $4 billion in 1 year: Israel’s Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen
On Monday, in a statement Israel’s Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen stated, the annual trade between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is likely to touch $4 billion. The development comes in the wake of an announcement by both countries that… Read More ›
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems Ltd wins $136M contracts in Asia-Pacific region
On Monday, Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems Ltd stated, it has won contracts worth $136 million to provide customers in Asia-Pacific with airborne laser direct infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) systems. The DIRCM systems are designed to protect aircraft against heat-seeking ground-to-air… Read More ›