StratPost https://stratpost.com/ Defence & Security Mon, 04 May 2026 18:16:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/stratpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-SPI2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 StratPost https://stratpost.com/ 32 32 6081306 Germany, Greece to Boost Defence Cooperation https://stratpost.com/germany-greece-to-boost-defence-cooperation/ https://stratpost.com/germany-greece-to-boost-defence-cooperation/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 18:15:56 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17342 Germany plans to expand defence cooperation with Greece, focusing on joint procurement and maritime defence. Talks also addressed EU policy, regional tensions with Turkey, and security issues in the eastern Mediterranean.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/germany-greece-to-boost-defence-cooperation/feed/ 0 17342 Embraer Wins Record Order for 20 C-390 from UAE https://stratpost.com/embraer-wins-record-order-for-20-c-390-from-uae/ https://stratpost.com/embraer-wins-record-order-for-20-c-390-from-uae/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 18:15:35 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17345 The UAE has signed a contract with Embraer for up to 20 C-390 Millennium aircraft, including 10 firm orders and 10 options, in the largest international order placed for the aircraft by a single country and marks its first sale in the Middle East market.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/embraer-wins-record-order-for-20-c-390-from-uae/feed/ 0 17345 Germany Stresses Unity as U.S. Cuts 5,000 Troops https://stratpost.com/germany-stresses-unity-as-u-s-cuts-5000-troops/ https://stratpost.com/germany-stresses-unity-as-u-s-cuts-5000-troops/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 16:56:14 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17335 German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed that the United States and Germany have shared military interests after the announcement of plans to withdraw U.S. 5,000 troops from bases in Germany over the next year. Officials stress cooperation will continue, while Europe may take on greater security responsibility.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/germany-stresses-unity-as-u-s-cuts-5000-troops/feed/ 0 17335 India Tests Naval Anti-Ship Missile https://stratpost.com/india-tests-naval-anti-ship-missile/ https://stratpost.com/india-tests-naval-anti-ship-missile/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 20:21:33 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17331 India has conducted the first salvo launch of the NASM-SR anti-ship missile from a helicopter off Odisha. The test involved two missiles fired in quick succession and demonstrated targeting and guidance systems developed by DRDO.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/india-tests-naval-anti-ship-missile/feed/ 0 17331 U.S. Navy Receives 70th E-2D Hawkeye https://stratpost.com/u-s-navy-receives-70th-e-2d-hawkeye/ https://stratpost.com/u-s-navy-receives-70th-e-2d-hawkeye/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 20:10:39 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17325 Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the U.S. Navy. The aircraft provides airborne early warning and battle management capabilities and is also in service with Japan, with ongoing upgrades to meet operational needs.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/u-s-navy-receives-70th-e-2d-hawkeye/feed/ 0 17325 Australia Taps Northrop Grumman for Rocket Motors https://stratpost.com/australia-taps-northrop-grumman-for-rocket-motors/ https://stratpost.com/australia-taps-northrop-grumman-for-rocket-motors/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 20:02:42 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17321 Australia has selected Northrop Grumman for formal engagement to develop domestic solid rocket motor production. The initiative will involve local suppliers and aims to build manufacturing capacity to support defence systems and long-range strike capabilities.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/australia-taps-northrop-grumman-for-rocket-motors/feed/ 0 17321 India, Sri Lanka Hold Diving Exercise https://stratpost.com/india-sri-lanka-hold-diving-exercise/ https://stratpost.com/india-sri-lanka-hold-diving-exercise/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 19:57:18 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17317 India and Sri Lanka conducted IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo, focusing on deep-sea diving and underwater operations. The exercise involved INS Nireekshak and Sri Lankan Navy divers, improving coordination in rescue and salvage missions.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/india-sri-lanka-hold-diving-exercise/feed/ 0 17317 Indian Navy Receives Frigate Mahendragiri https://stratpost.com/indian-navy-receives-frigate-mahendragiri/ https://stratpost.com/indian-navy-receives-frigate-mahendragiri/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 19:36:36 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17312 The Indian Navy has received the stealth frigate Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A vessel, built at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai. The warship is equipped for multi-mission operations and reflects ongoing naval modernisation and domestic shipbuilding efforts.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/indian-navy-receives-frigate-mahendragiri/feed/ 0 17312 U.S. Signs AI Deals for Classified Networks https://stratpost.com/u-s-signs-ai-deals-for-classified-networks/ https://stratpost.com/u-s-signs-ai-deals-for-classified-networks/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17309 The U.S. Pentagon has signed agreements with eight technology companies to deploy artificial intelligence tools on classified networks. The move covers sensitive systems and aims to support military operations, intelligence work, and internal functions.

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]]> https://stratpost.com/u-s-signs-ai-deals-for-classified-networks/feed/ 0 17309 UK Tests Skyhammer Drone Interceptor https://stratpost.com/uk-tests-skyhammer-drone-interceptor/ https://stratpost.com/uk-tests-skyhammer-drone-interceptor/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 19:24:23 +0000 https://stratpost.com/?p=17304 The UK has tested its new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan to counter drone threats. The system, developed by Cambridge Aerospace, is part of a new defence contract, with deliveries to UK forces expected to begin in May.

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