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$858B US Defense Bill Scraps Military Vaccine Mandate

US lawmakers directed the Pentagon to rescind its Covid-19 vaccine mandate as part of the $858 billion 2023 defense spending bill.

Berlin Sets Bamako Terms for Troops to Stay in Mali to 2024

German forces will stay in Mali until 2024 only if the junta allows them to operate freely, Germany's defense minister said.

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Motor, Aiming to Build New Weapon: State Media

North Korea has successfully tested a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor" with the aim of developing a new weapon, state media said.

Ukraine Army Chief Warns of New Russian Assault on Kyiv

The commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces expects a new Russian attack in early 2023, according to an interview released Thursday.

Rheinmetall to Create Production Facility for Medium-Caliber Ammunition

German manufacturer Rheinmetall will open a new domestic facility to produce equipment for its Gepard anti-aircraft guns.

Rafael to Deliver Typhoon Naval Remote Weapon Station to Asian Client

Rafael has clinched a contract to provide its Typhoon Mk30-C Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station to an undisclosed Asian navy.

Poland Awards Elbit Systems $51M F-16 Simulator Contract

Poland has reportedly contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems to deliver four F-16C/D Block 52+ flight simulators for 226.7 million Polish zloty ($51 million).

C3 AI Secures Enterprise Solution Contracts for US Missile Defense Agency

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded C3 AI three contracts to deliver artificially intelligent enterprise solutions.

Nigeria to Receive 54 Military Aircraft: Air Force Chief 

Nigeria will receive 54 manned and unmanned military aircraft to tackle multi-pronged security threats, Chief of Air Staff Marshal Isiaka Amao said last week.

US Navy Awards BAE ‘Smart’ Aircraft Countermeasure System Contract

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract to deliver its airborne countermeasure system for the ALE-47 Common Carriage program.

Ukraine Says Shelling Kills Two, Cuts Power in Kherson

Russian shelling killed two people in the southern city of Kherson and left it without power, Ukrainian officials said.

New German Military Helmets Pass Quality Inspection

Rheinmetall has completed formal qualification tests and quality inspections on the German Armed Forces’ new tactical headgear.

Turkey’s Supersonic ‘Kizilelma’ Combat Drone Completes Maiden Flight

Turkish firm Baykar has announced the successful maiden flight of its unmanned supersonic fighter, “Kizilelma.”

Irish UN Peacekeeper Killed in South Lebanon

An Irish member of the UN peacekeeping force monitoring south Lebanon was killed and three wounded after their convoy came under fire.

Saab to Supply Short-Range Air Defense Systems to Latvia

Saab has received a contract to manufacture the RBS 70 NG ground-based air defense system and Giraffe 1X radar for Latvia.

US Army Begins Production of New Air-Launched Anti-Tank Landmines

The US Army has begun production of new anti-tank landmines that are launched from the air, according to a report by Breaking Defense.