Keywords: Defense


Joby Aviation to acquire Resonant Sciences for $500 million as defense ambitions expand

Joby Aviation is expanding beyond the commercial air-taxi market with a $500 million acquisition of defense technology company Resonant Sciences, as the electric aircraft manufacturer seeks to build a larger presence in the rapidly growing military aviation sector. The deal, announced Tuesday, will......

North Korea condemns Japan’s defense white paper and accuses Tokyo of reviving militarism

North Korea has sharply criticized Japan’s latest defense white paper, accusing Tokyo of using regional security concerns to justify a major expansion of its military capabilities and what Pyongyang describes as a return to militarism. In comments published by North Korean state media on Tuesday,......

Washington turns to Australia to challenge China’s dominance in scandium supplies

The United States is strengthening its cooperation with Australia in an effort to secure independent access to scandium, a strategic mineral increasingly valued by the aerospace, defense and advanced technology industries. Australian company Sunrise Energy Metals has announced that the U.S. Department......

Pentagon pledges $400 million for strategic scandium mine in Australia

The United States is moving to strengthen its access to strategic minerals with a $400 million loan commitment from the Pentagon for a new scandium mine in Australia, according to the Australian company behind the project. Sunrise Energy Metals said on Saturday that the US Department of Defense had......

Finland considers restoring wetlands as part of border defense strategy

Finland is evaluating the potential use of restored wetlands as part of its long-term border security strategy, according to reports citing official government studies. The proposal combines environmental restoration with national defense planning, reflecting the country's efforts to strengthen resilience......

European Union imposes new sanctions on individuals linked to Russia’s defense industry

The European Union has announced a new round of sanctions targeting five individuals accused of having close ties to Russia’s military-industrial sector, reinforcing its efforts to increase pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The latest measures were introduced following recent......

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye sign joint defense pact amid regional security tensions

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have formalized a new trilateral defense agreement, marking a significant step toward deeper military cooperation as geopolitical instability continues to reshape the Middle East's security landscape. The agreement, signed on Friday during a high-level meeting......

India successfully tests Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile

India has successfully conducted a test launch of its Agni-4 intermediate-range ballistic missile, marking another step in the country's ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic defense capabilities. The launch took place from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, located in the eastern state......

Estimated cost of Trump’s proposed naval fleet rises significantly

New government estimates indicate that the projected cost of President Donald Trump's proposed next-generation naval fleet could be substantially higher than originally anticipated, raising fresh debate over defense spending, military modernization, and the long-term affordability of large-scale......