The United Arab Emirates has announced signing an agreement with NASA for training Emirati astronauts for potential missions to the International Space Station (ISS). HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, announced this on 21 September. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News.…
DRDO Test Fires a Laser-Guided ATGM
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has successfully tested an indigenously developed laser-guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) from MBT Arjun. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The tested weapon has a range of up to 4 km and is expected to boost the fire-power capability of the Indian Army. "The missile employs…
8 Models of Airplanes Manufactured by Iran
Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) Lieutenant Brigadier General Afshin Khajeh Fard announced that Iran is working on manufacturing of 8 models of airplanes, reports Fares News Agency (FNA). Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. He noted that Iran Aviation Industries Organization is working on Airbus, MD and 337 types of planes, noting that…
OneWeb Satellites to be Carried by Soyuz Rocket in 2020-2022
Arianespace and OneWeb have announced resuming launch operations to continue the deployment of the OneWeb constellation. The press service of Arianespace said that a Soyuz rocket will carry to space OneWeb satellites in 2020-2022. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The first launch will be as soon as December 2020 from the Vostochny Cosmodrome with…
VL-MICA NG Missiles for the Egyptian Navy
Egypt's "MEKO-A200" frigates will receive a new generation of French VL-MICA NG air defence missiles. The deal opens new horizons for the Egyptian Rafale fighters, writes Mohamed Al-Kenany. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Al-Kenany cites the French newspaper "La Tribune" which said on Wednesday that the French-European company for missile industries MBDA succeeded in…
Foreign Participation at ARMY-2020 Part I : Belarus
The International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020 was held between 23-29 August against all odds, despite the global travel ban caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. National stands were limited to those of Belarus, Kazakhstan, India, Brazil, Turkey, and Pakistan. The New Defence Order.Strategy visited these stands and presents a general overview of foreign participation in ARMY-2020. Follow New…
Greece Announces Major Arms Purchase
DEFEA- Defence Exhibition Athens is organized at a point when Greece announced major arms purchases with “six emblematic decisions that multiply the power, functionality and effectiveness of Greek weapons” as the Greek PM K.Mitsotakis stated. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. These decisions include: The Hellenic Air Force will immediately acquire a squadron of 18…
“Thracian Viper – 2020” Began in Bulgaria
The period 14-25 September 2020 witnesses the international flight training "Thracian Viper - 2020" which is hosted by the Bulgarian Air Force in the airspace of Bulgaria. This training on the Bulgarian side will be lead by the Graf Ignatievo Airforce Base, Brigadier General Dimitar Petrov. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. "Forces and resources…
India-France Defence Partnership: A New Chapter
France's Minister of Defence Florence Parly paid a visit to India to induct France-made RAFAEL aircraft into the Indian Air Force. In her words, with this programme to deliver the 36 aircraft to India France and India are now writing a new chapter in the India-France defence partnership. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. “In…
DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens Coming in 2021
The Greek International Defence Exhibition will return in 2021 at the crossroads between Europe, Asia and Africa. DEFEA will host the top companies of the Greek and international defence industry after an absence of ten years. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The exhibition will take place under…













