Defence News
Türkiye raises 2027 arms procurement budget by nearly 230%
2 weeks ago
Türkiye raises 2027 arms procurement budget by nearly 230%
Türkiye has increased its budget allocation for the procurement of weapons, ammunition, weapons systems and other defense equipment by 229%…
France’s Initial Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainer Completes Maiden Flight
2 weeks ago
France’s Initial Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainer Completes Maiden Flight
Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has completed the initial flight of the first PC-7 MKX low-wing training aircraft for the French…
US Approves $300M Sale of Tomahawk Mission-Planning Systems to Australia
2 weeks ago
US Approves $300M Sale of Tomahawk Mission-Planning Systems to Australia
The US State Department has approved the potential $300-million sale of Tomahawk cruise missile mission-planning systems, communications equipment, and related…
EU Allocates $195M to Boost Missile, Drone, Ammunition Production
2 weeks ago
EU Allocates $195M to Boost Missile, Drone, Ammunition Production
The European Commission has allocated 168.2 million euros ($195 million) to expand Europe’s production capacity for energetic materials, propulsion systems,…
UK Plans to Upgrade Donated Weapons for Ukraine With British Tech
2 weeks ago
UK Plans to Upgrade Donated Weapons for Ukraine With British Tech
The UK plans to retrofit equipment donated to Ukraine by other countries with British military technology, seeking to adapt existing…
German electric drone hits 483 mph in record attempt
2 weeks ago
German electric drone hits 483 mph in record attempt
German drone maker Quantum Systems says its Apex Recordhunter, a battery-powered experimental drone, flew at 777 km/h (483 mph) in…
Pentagon Signs Deal for Up to 25,000 APKWS Guidance Kits Annually
2 weeks ago
Pentagon Signs Deal for Up to 25,000 APKWS Guidance Kits Annually
The U.S. Department of Defense has signed a framework agreement with BAE Systems to purchase up to 25,000 APKWS guidance…
USA Approves Sale of $294 Million in Aircraft Laser Defense Systems to the Netherlands
2 weeks ago
USA Approves Sale of $294 Million in Aircraft Laser Defense Systems to the Netherlands
The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of CIRCM infrared missile countermeasure systems to the Netherlands. The…
Japanese Sailors Armed with SMASH 3000 Anti-Drone Sights
2 weeks ago
Japanese Sailors Armed with SMASH 3000 Anti-Drone Sights
The crew of a Japanese destroyer conducted training exercises with rifles equipped with Israeli SMASH 3000 anti-drone sights. This became…
Türkiye indispensable to European security, Belgium FM says
2 weeks ago
Türkiye indispensable to European security, Belgium FM says
Belgium emphasized Türkiye’s strategic importance to European security Tuesday as senior ministers from both countries met in Brussels, reviving high-level…