Defence News
Russia Successfully Launches Angara-1.2 Carrier Rocket With Unknown Payload
28 April 2026
Russia Successfully Launches Angara-1.2 Carrier Rocket With Unknown Payload
The Russian Aerospace Forces conducted the launch of the Angara-1.2 carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome This was reported on…
Australia Invests $855M for Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Truck
28 April 2026
Australia Invests $855M for Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Truck
Australia has committed to investing a total of 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’…
Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation
28 April 2026
Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation
Russia and North Korea have agreed to “long-term” military cooperation, Russia’s defense ministry said Sunday, as Moscow’s military chief visited…
A Missile in All Directions: UK Makes Air Defense More Flexible With ‘Raven 5’
28 April 2026
A Missile in All Directions: UK Makes Air Defense More Flexible With ‘Raven 5’
The UK’s Raven 5 fires ASRAAM missiles in full 360 degrees with a doubled loadout, built on a combat record…
New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service
28 April 2026
New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service
The US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), at the Naval Submarine Base…
Budget Proposal: Pentagon Plans to Expand US Armed Forces by About 44,500 Troops
28 April 2026
Budget Proposal: Pentagon Plans to Expand US Armed Forces by About 44,500 Troops
The US Department of War plans to significantly increase the size of the armed forces as part of a new…
Ukraine Ranks Among the Top 7 Countries Worldwide in Military Spending
28 April 2026
Ukraine Ranks Among the Top 7 Countries Worldwide in Military Spending
Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in military spending, surpassing Saudi Arabia. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published a…
Türkiye’s military spending hits $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI
28 April 2026
Türkiye’s military spending hits $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI
Türkiye’s military spending increased by 7.2% in 2025, according to a report by a conflict think-tank on Monday that also…
U.S. Orders Over 100 IFPC Increment 2 Air Defense Launchers
27 April 2026
U.S. Orders Over 100 IFPC Increment 2 Air Defense Launchers
U.S.-based company Leidos has been awarded a $617 million contract by the U.S. Army to manufacture additional launchers for the…
USA Awards $3.2 Billion in Contracts to 12 Companies to Develop Golden Dome System
27 April 2026
USA Awards $3.2 Billion in Contracts to 12 Companies to Develop Golden Dome System
The US Space Force has signed contracts worth $3.2 billion to develop the Golden Dome system. This was reported by Reuters.…