Author name: Ben Adler

Niger’s military junta has taken a decisive step to assert control over the nation’s natural resources, announcing the nationalisation of the country’s only industrial gold mine. The move, targeting the Societe des mines du Liptako (SML) gold mine, c

At the Space and Missile Defense Symposium on August 5, Brig. Gen. Don Brooks, deputy commanding general of operations at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, emphasized the critical role of interoperability, partnerships, and next-genera

Rheinmetall’s CEO, Armin Papperger, has revealed that the German defence giant is in advanced discussions with Boeing and Lockheed Martin about potential collaborations on cooperative combat aircraft (CCA), signalling a strategic pivot towards next-g

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has launched a groundbreaking digital platform, DOT-Chain Defence, revolutionising how military units procure essential equipment. This innovative marketplace allows combat brigades to order supplies directly from manufa

Shield AI, a US-based defence technology company, has confirmed the successful deployment of its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in Eastern Europe, marking a significant milestone in border security and emergency response capabilities. Since ear

BAE Systems is doubling down on artificial intelligence, securing a strategic partnership with Oxford Dynamics, a deep tech startup specialising in automation and robotics. This collaboration marks a significant step in integrating cutting-edge AI ca

Reveal Technology, a defence tech startup founded by former U.S. Marine Corps officers and Stanford technologists, has secured $30 million in Series B funding, led by Ballistic Ventures. The round also saw participation from defy.vc and Booz Allen Ve

Anduril Industries, the American defence technology firm, has taken a bold step to bolster the nation’s defence industrial base with the opening of a new Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) manufacturing facility in McHenry, Mississippi. This strategic investme

The tragic crash of a Ghanaian military helicopter has claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and five other individuals, marking a devastating blo

Russia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their defence cooperation, with both nations acknowledging the strategic importance of their longstanding partnership. In a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Colonel Genera