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German firm to supply patrol vessels, weapon systems to Romania

Rendering of an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) by Rheinmetall company NVL. This design was also used as the basis for the Royal Australian Navy’s Arafura-class OPVs.Rheinmetall Will Xavier Published on: 03 Jun 2026, 7:45 p German defence company Rheinmetall has secured contracts for the supply of vessels, weapon systems, and vehicles to the Romanian Ministry ofContinue reading “German firm to supply patrol vessels, weapon systems to Romania”

Ankara’s Ambition

Turkey’s Growing Defense Capabilities, Partnerships and Industrial Base A Turkish Land Forces helicopter formation sweeps over a fleet led by TCG Anadolu (L-400), May 21, 2026, at Efes. USNI News photo Ankara’s Ambition Turkey’s Growing Defense Capabilities, Partnerships and Industrial Base Aaron-Matthew Lariosa June 2, 2026 3:59 PM DOĞANBEY TRAINING AREA, TURKEY — Two-thousand-pound bombs,Continue reading “Ankara’s Ambition”

Aukus explained as tri-nation nuclear submarine pact faces scrutiny in Australia

3rd June 2026 at 9:54am Aukus was launched in 2021 as Australia’s route into the nuclear-powered submarine club.  Five years on, it is being tested by second-hand US submarines, unresolved nuclear waste plans and a public inquiry asking whether the pact serves Australia’s interests. The agreement with the UK and US is designed to giveContinue reading “Aukus explained as tri-nation nuclear submarine pact faces scrutiny in Australia”

Waves of Ukrainian drones batter the outskirts of city playing host to ‘Russian Davos’ (Video)

Simon Newton – 3rd June 2026 at 3:34pm Ukraine has carried out a wave of drone strikes on cities across Russia, with some hitting targets in St Petersburg, more than 600 miles from the frontline.  One of the largest oil terminals in North-western Russia went up in smoke after Ukrainian FP-1 drones hit it inContinue reading “Waves of Ukrainian drones batter the outskirts of city playing host to ‘Russian Davos’ (Video)”

French Navy Seizes Sanctioned Russian Tanker, 4th Since September

Dzirhan Mahadzir – June 3, 2026 12:02 PM The French Navy seized sanctioned tanker MT Tagor on Sunday while it operated in the Atlantic, marking the service’s fourth shadow fleet seizure since September. The tanker was seized on suspicion of flying a false Cameroonian flag and diverted to France, arriving Tuesday in Douarnenez Bay where the shipContinue reading “French Navy Seizes Sanctioned Russian Tanker, 4th Since September”