Defence News
RAF Typhoon Test-Fires Low-Cost Counter-Drone Rockets
10 April 2026
RAF Typhoon Test-Fires Low-Cost Counter-Drone Rockets
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft successfully fired a counter-drone rocket at BAE Systems’ flight…
British Army Receives Two H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 Helicopters in Brunei
10 April 2026
British Army Receives Two H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 Helicopters in Brunei
The British Army in Brunei has received two H145-based Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters, part of a six-aircraft order, after Airbus…
Netherlands Expands Patriot Air Defense Arsenal With $627M Purchase
10 April 2026
Netherlands Expands Patriot Air Defense Arsenal With $627M Purchase
The Netherlands has awarded Raytheon a $627-million contract to procure a Patriot air and missile defense system, including radars, launchers, and…
Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus guided missile
10 April 2026
Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus guided missile
A U.S. defense firm has confirmed an active integration partnership with one of Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturers to adapt its…
Türkiye urges regional coordination, warns against Israeli sabotage
10 April 2026
Türkiye urges regional coordination, warns against Israeli sabotage
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is intensifying efforts for lasting regional stability through coordinated action with its neighbors, while…
North Korea Fires Two Rounds of Ballistic Missiles: Seoul Military
9 April 2026
North Korea Fires Two Rounds of Ballistic Missiles: Seoul Military
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, after reporting an “unidentified…
France Orders Fifth FDI Frigate From Naval Group
9 April 2026
France Orders Fifth FDI Frigate From Naval Group
France has formalized the order for a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group. To be…
Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability
9 April 2026
Canada’s Future MQ-9 Drone Fleet to Launch With Limited Capability
Canada’s first MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems are set to enter service in 2028 but will initially operate with limited functions. Unclassified documents…
Poland Plans to Manufacture 10,000 Mark 1 Anti-Drone Missiles Per Year
9 April 2026
Poland Plans to Manufacture 10,000 Mark 1 Anti-Drone Missiles Per Year
Poland plans to establish a factory for the production of Mark I mini-missiles for air defense. To this end, Poland’s…
US Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit Arrives in Persian Gulf Region
9 April 2026
US Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit Arrives in Persian Gulf Region
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has entered the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility in the Persian Gulf. U.S. Central…