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Canada Suspends Arms Export Permits to Turkey

Canada Suspends Arms Export Permits to Turkey

OTTAWA — The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“Over the last several days, certain allegations have been made regarding Canadian technology being used in the military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

“Upon learning of these all…

Serbia Eyes Buying Turkish-Made Combat Drones

Serbia Eyes Buying Turkish-Made Combat Drones

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s leader said Monday that he plans to purchase Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). President Aleksandar Vucic praised Bayraktar combat drones, noting that Serbia is very interested in drone systems and will certainly buy more of them in the future.

“We will s…

Two-Seat Gripen-F Program Progressing Well, Saab Says

Two-Seat Gripen-F Program Progressing Well, Saab Says

The Gripen F development advanced to a new phase with the first metal cut in March this year. Not only the event flag off the Gripen F production, it also marked an important milestone in the Brazilian Gripen programme both for Saab and the Brazilian partners involved.

“There is a range of activi…

Georgia Buys Israeli-Made Air-Defense System, Unsettling Moscow

Georgia Buys Israeli-Made Air-Defense System, Unsettling Moscow

Since its August 2008 war with Russia, Georgia has sought to restore and improve its air-defense capabilities. The South Caucasus republic is consequently purchasing an advanced Israeli anti-aircraft system from a state-owned company, whose products were notably battle-tested against Russian aircraf…
Taiwan Says Military Under Pressure from China As Missions Mount

Taiwan Says Military Under Pressure from China As Missions Mount

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s military has launched aircraft to intercept Chinese planes more than twice as much as all of last year, the island’s defence ministry said, describing Taiwan as facing severe security challenges from its huge neighbour.

China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territor…

New Space Development Agency Awards First Satellite Contracts

New Space Development Agency Awards First Satellite Contracts

The Space Development Agency announced today that two companies won bids to build out Tranche 0 of the tracking layer for the National Defense Space Architecture. Together, those contracts amount to more than $342 million.

Both L3Harris Technologies, Inc., of Melbourne, Florida, and Space Explora…

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