Defence News
EU Signs off on New $116M Support for Lebanese Army
6 June 2026
EU Signs off on New $116M Support for Lebanese Army
The European Union signed off Thursday on a new 100-million-euro ($116-million) support package for the Lebanese army, as it seeks…
Lockheed installs engine in Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
6 June 2026
Lockheed installs engine in Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
The most consequential fighter jet Germany has ever ordered just crossed a milestone that brings it meaningfully closer to the…
Australia fires its first homegrown self-propelled howitzer
6 June 2026
Australia fires its first homegrown self-propelled howitzer
Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line…
France fires next-gen air missile from Rafale
6 June 2026
France fires next-gen air missile from Rafale
France has fired its next-generation air-to-air missile from a Rafale at supersonic speed for the first time, clearing one of…
Alka: Laser layer of Türkiye’s multilayered air defense system
6 June 2026
Alka: Laser layer of Türkiye’s multilayered air defense system
As militaries around the world race to counter increasingly sophisticated drone threats, Turkish defense manufacturer Roketsan is positioning its Alka…
Quantum Systems Develops First MALE-Class Strike Drone
5 June 2026
Quantum Systems Develops First MALE-Class Strike Drone
The German company Quantum Systems plans to present a new multi-purpose MALE (medium-altitude long-endurance) drone, the Pulse P19, capable of…
French Tiger Helicopters Show 100% Effectiveness in Intercepting Shahed Drones
5 June 2026
French Tiger Helicopters Show 100% Effectiveness in Intercepting Shahed Drones
French Tiger attack helicopters achieved a 100% success rate in operations against Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones. According to Le Parisien, citing…
USA Withdraws Over Thousand Troops from Lithuania
5 June 2026
USA Withdraws Over Thousand Troops from Lithuania
The withdrawal of over a thousand US troops and their equipment from Lithuania has begun following the completion of the…
U.S. Army buys new Outlaw Gen 3 drones
5 June 2026
U.S. Army buys new Outlaw Gen 3 drones
America’s military campaign against Iran has been running for three months, and the Army is already writing checks to close…
U.S. Army buys 82 P550 drones in $117 million deal
5 June 2026
U.S. Army buys 82 P550 drones in $117 million deal
The U.S. Army awarded California-based AeroVironment a $117 million contract on June 3, 2026, to deliver 82 of the company’s…