Defence News
Türkiye, Pakistan step up diplomacy as US–Iran talks stall
15 April 2026
Türkiye, Pakistan step up diplomacy as US–Iran talks stall
Türkiye and Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts Tuesday as fragile cease-fire conditions hold and stalled U.S.-Iran talks raise uncertainty over the…
Japan Deploys Ballistic and Cruise Missiles to Deter China
14 April 2026
Japan Deploys Ballistic and Cruise Missiles to Deter China
The Japan Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of Type 25 ground-based launchers for cruise and ballistic missiles. This was…
France Increases Pressure and Urges Greece to Transfer Mirage 2000-5s to Ukraine
14 April 2026
France Increases Pressure and Urges Greece to Transfer Mirage 2000-5s to Ukraine
France is increasing pressure on Greece to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, which are already in service with…
Russia Fields New Air Defense System Using R-77-1 Missiles
14 April 2026
Russia Fields New Air Defense System Using R-77-1 Missiles
A launcher of an air defense system armed with medium-range R-77-1 air-to-air missiles has been spotted in the Russian city…
Serbia to Launch Joint Drone Production With Elbit Systems
14 April 2026
Serbia to Launch Joint Drone Production With Elbit Systems
Serbia is preparing to open a joint drone production facility with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems in the near future.…
Canada to Invest $1 Billion in 155 mm Shell Production
14 April 2026
Canada to Invest $1 Billion in 155 mm Shell Production
Canada is investing CAD 1.4 billion (about $1 billion) to build four facilities to expand domestic production of 155 mm…
Sweden Scrambles Gripen Jets to Escort Russian Submarine in Kattegat
14 April 2026
Sweden Scrambles Gripen Jets to Escort Russian Submarine in Kattegat
Two Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters scrambled to escort a Russian submarine in the Kattegat Strait, which connects the Baltic…
Türkiye sees 3 major moves boosting its defense industry reach
14 April 2026
Türkiye sees 3 major moves boosting its defense industry reach
Türkiye’s flagship defense industry is taking new steps as it sees moves targeting expansion and cooperation in regions as far…
Ukraine and Germany to Discuss Joint Development of Laser Weapons
13 April 2026
Ukraine and Germany to Discuss Joint Development of Laser Weapons
Ukraine and Germany will discuss cooperation on the development of laser weapons for air defense. This was reported by the Ministry…
CNN: China to Supply Iran With Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
13 April 2026
CNN: China to Supply Iran With Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
China is preparing to deliver new man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to Iran within the next few weeks. CNN reported this…