Defence News
Roketsan summit stresses local production, air defenses, missile capacity
3 April 2026
Roketsan summit stresses local production, air defenses, missile capacity
As regional tensions persist, Türkiye is stepping up work on its air defense system and expanding missile production capacity, according…
ICEYE Launches Six SAR Satellites for Poland, Portugal Programs
2 April 2026
ICEYE Launches Six SAR Satellites for Poland, Portugal Programs
ICEYE has launched six new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, expanding its constellation to support both commercial operations and national programs in…
Sweden Strengthens Undersea Operations With More GAVIA AUVs
2 April 2026
Sweden Strengthens Undersea Operations With More GAVIA AUVs
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed a follow‑on order for additional GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and payload modules. FMV signed…
Serbia Flies New Autonomous Drone Capable of Firing Three Aircraft Rockets
2 April 2026
Serbia Flies New Autonomous Drone Capable of Firing Three Aircraft Rockets
Serbia’s IKA-ROCKET armed multicopter is the world’s first military-certified drone capable of firing 57mm aircraft rockets during hover and forward…
India Buys Legacy Russian System to Counter Low-Flying Threats
2 April 2026
India Buys Legacy Russian System to Counter Low-Flying Threats
The Indian Ministry of Defence has procured the Soviet-era Tunguska mobile air defense system from Russia to strengthen its defenses…
Mitsubishi Delivers Japan’s Fifth Taigei Attack Submarine
2 April 2026
Mitsubishi Delivers Japan’s Fifth Taigei Attack Submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has accepted its fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The handover of the JS Chōgei…
Lebanon receives 39 armored personnel carriers from France
2 April 2026
Lebanon receives 39 armored personnel carriers from France
The Lebanese Armed Forces received 39 VAB armored personnel carriers donated by France during a ceremony held Tuesday at the…
France deploys Tiger helicopters in Middle East
31 March 2026
France deploys Tiger helicopters in Middle East
France has deployed Tiger attack helicopters to counter drone threats in the Middle East, French Army Chief of Staff General…
Switzerland Suspends Arms Exports to the USA Due to War with Iran
30 March 2026
Switzerland Suspends Arms Exports to the USA Due to War with Iran
Switzerland announced that it would not issue licenses to companies for the export of arms to the United States and…
Poland Plans to Manufacture 10,000 Mark 1 Anti-Drone Missiles Per Year
30 March 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…