Defence News
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A fighters to northern Japan
30 March 2026
U.S. Air Force deploys F-35A fighters to northern Japan
F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on March 28. According…
Lockheed Martin expands Javelin missile production capacity
30 March 2026
Lockheed Martin expands Javelin missile production capacity
Lockheed Martin is expanding production capacity for the Javelin anti-tank missile system, supported by a coordinated ramp-up across its supplier…
U.S. Army boosts ammo production support efforts
30 March 2026
U.S. Army boosts ammo production support efforts
The United States Army has launched a new effort to improve how it produces and manages ammunition, issuing a contract…
Germany Simplifies Arms Exports to Ukraine
30 March 2026
Germany Simplifies Arms Exports to Ukraine
The German government has simplified the export of air and maritime defense equipment to Ukraine and the Gulf states. This…
Steel Dome being built to meet Türkiye’s all air defense needs
30 March 2026
Steel Dome being built to meet Türkiye’s all air defense needs
Türkiye’s comprehensive domestically developed air defense system, called Steel Dome, is being built with new capabilities to meet all of…
New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain
28 March 2026
New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain
WHAI is an all-electric, jet-powered unmanned surface vessel designed for near-silent operation and reduced thermal signature. New Zealand is expanding…
China Maps Strategic Seabed Routes With Potential Military Relevance: Report
28 March 2026
China Maps Strategic Seabed Routes With Potential Military Relevance: Report
China is conducting an extensive seabed-mapping and ocean-monitoring effort across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans, according to Reuters. The activity involves dozens…
US to Launch Drone Training at Exercise African Lion 2026
28 March 2026
US to Launch Drone Training at Exercise African Lion 2026
The US Army will introduce unmanned aerial system (UAS) training during the African Lion 2026 exercise, aiming to strengthen regional security…
Philippines, France Pact Deepens Military Cooperation
28 March 2026
Philippines, France Pact Deepens Military Cooperation
The Philippines and France have signed an agreement opening the door for their soldiers to participate in joint exercises on each…
US Navy Invests $478M in Submarine Imaging Systems
28 March 2026
US Navy Invests $478M in Submarine Imaging Systems
The US Navy has awarded a $478-million contract to Lockheed Martin to support and produce submarine imaging systems. Issued to the company’s…