Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen

Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen

China ‘purges’ 9 PLA generals, clampdown seen widening Upheaval weakens PLA, including in strategic rocket force More time needed to clean up corruption – analyst Problems may dissuade PLA from risking major clashes in near term BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People’s Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted … Read more

French ministers head to Indo-Pacific, Australia in diplomatic push

French ministers head to Indo-Pacific, Australia in diplomatic push

[1/3]French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu leave following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights French defence minister to host South Pacific counterparts Paris eyes further military ties with Philippines, Malaysia Foreign minister heads to Australia, … Read more

Airbus seeks to break Emirates jet order impasse

Airbus seeks to break Emirates jet order impasse

DUBAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Airbus (AIR.PA) sought a compromise to try to unblock dozens of A350 orders from Dubai’s Emirates late on Wednesday, buoyed by a deal for 11 of the most popular version of the jet with Ethiopian Airlines, industry sources said. Dubai Airshow talks to rescue a delayed order for long-haul jets, … Read more

US Army says it needs $3 billion for 155 mm artillery rounds and production

US Army says it needs $3 billion for 155 mm artillery rounds and production

A soldier of the U.S. Army participates in the live firing exercise DYNAMIC FRONT 23 at Grafenwoehr training site in Grafenwoehr, Germany, March 28, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Simon/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. Army needs Congress to approve $3.1 billion to buy 155 millimeter artillery rounds and expand production to … Read more

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan addresses lawmakers from his ruling AK Party at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey October 11, 2023. Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES./File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ANKARA, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on … Read more

U.S. diplomat questions whether Chinese defence minister is under ‘house arrest’

U.S. diplomat questions whether Chinese defence minister is under ‘house arrest’

China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 2, 2023. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING/TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. ambassador to Japan questioned in a social media post on Friday whether China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu had been placed under house arrest, adding to confusion … Read more

U.S., Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor – Yomiuri

U.S., Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor – Yomiuri

The U.S. (L) and Japanese national flags are hoisted next to a traditional Okinawan Shisa statue at the U.S. Marine’s Camp Foster in Ginowan, on the southern island of Okinawa, Japan June 18, 2016. REUTERS/Tim Kelly TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Japan and the U.S. will agree this week to jointly develop an interceptor missile … Read more

Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts

Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts

NEW DELHI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. The measure comes amid tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours and as New Delhi pursues a … Read more

Erdogan says talks with Putin could lead to restoration of Black Sea grain deal, media report

Erdogan says talks with Putin could lead to restoration of Black Sea grain deal, media report

ANKARA, July 21 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his scheduled talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to the restoration of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and called on Western countries to heed Russia’s demands, Turkish broadcasters reported on Friday. “The termination of the Black Sea grain deal will have a range … Read more