Category: Notizie Estero

STOCKHOLM — After 35 years of decline, the number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming decade as global tensions flare amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, researchers said Monday.

The nine nuclear powers — Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, the Unite…

SINGAPORE — Dressed in his uniform as a general of the People’s Liberation Army, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Sunday warned the U.S. against trying to corner China and interfere in its internal affairs.

These moves are damaging the U.S.-China relations, he said.

“We request the U.S…

Having developed its capabilities for over five decades, China’s nuclear force has seen impressive progress, with new weapons and the equipment displayed at the National Day military parade in 2019 all commissioned to the Chinese armed forces, said State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fe…

Western countries have scrambled to provide the Ukrainian military with an expansive arsenal of military hardware and ammunition to help it fend off an onslaught of Russian offensives throughout Ukraine.

Many of these weapon systems are relatively easy to use and readily available from Western s…

PARIS — Sweden is buying four second-hand C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from the Italian Air Force to replace its elderly C-130Hs, according to the chief of staff of the Swedish Air Force, Maj. Gen. Carl-Johan Edström.

The first two aircraft will be delivered in 2023, and the other t…

Acting on behalf of France and Germany, the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) on May 23 awarded a contract to the NH Industries consortium (composed of Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker), the new operational support contract for the NH90. This is a performance-based service contract.
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