Defence News
Russia develops new coastal drone interceptor
15 June 2026
Russia develops new coastal drone interceptor
Russia’s defense industry used its premier naval exhibition to show off a new automated system that uses interceptor drones guided…
Eurofighter Radar Enters Live Operational Testing Phase
12 June 2026
Eurofighter Radar Enters Live Operational Testing Phase
HENSOLDT and Indra have started live operational testing of the new Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1 (ECRS Mk1) for German and…
Russia Plans Deployment of Up to 115,000 Troops Near NATO Borders After Ukraine War
12 June 2026
Russia Plans Deployment of Up to 115,000 Troops Near NATO Borders After Ukraine War
Russia is expanding military bases and strengthening forces along its borders with Northern European and Baltic states. According to estimates…
Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T air defense system
12 June 2026
Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T air defense system
Diehl Defence has developed a new generation of its compact mobile air defense system and unveiled it on the eve…
Airbus Debuts Another Loyal Wingman Platform, ‘Ravenstorm’
12 June 2026
Airbus Debuts Another Loyal Wingman Platform, ‘Ravenstorm’
The U760 Ravenstorm is a 13-meter uncrewed wingman capable of striking ground targets and jamming enemy air defenses. Airbus is…
Ukraine Approves 175 New Weapon Systems, 93% Produced Locally
12 June 2026
Ukraine Approves 175 New Weapon Systems, 93% Produced Locally
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved 175 new weapons and military equipment systems for operational use by the country’s armed forces, with…
US Navy Accepts Sixth John Lewis-Class Replenishment Oiler Vessel
12 June 2026
US Navy Accepts Sixth John Lewis-Class Replenishment Oiler Vessel
The US Navy has officially accepted its sixth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler vessel, the USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), from General…
Swiss army buys DONAR wheeled cannon
12 June 2026
Swiss army buys DONAR wheeled cannon
Switzerland has signed its largest artillery procurement contract in decades, ordering 32 wheeled self-propelled howitzers from European defense group KNDS…
Airbus to add drone interceptors to H145M helicopters
12 June 2026
Airbus to add drone interceptors to H145M helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and German drone technology company Quantum Systems have agreed to explore mounting counter-drone interceptors on military helicopters, starting…
Turkish officials outline integration plans with Syria
12 June 2026
Turkish officials outline integration plans with Syria
Türkiye strongly supports Syrian government to help lift embargoes imposed by US and EU, Turkish trade minister says. Turkish officials…