Defence News
Netherlands buys 530 Hellfire missiles in $200 million deal
24 April 2026
Netherlands buys 530 Hellfire missiles in $200 million deal
The U.S. Department of State approved a $200 million Foreign Military Sale to the Dutch government covering 530 AGM-114R2 Hellfire…
Belgium tests Polish ground robots in first-ever drone exercise
24 April 2026
Belgium tests Polish ground robots in first-ever drone exercise
The Belgian Armed Forces have completed their first training exercise integrating unmanned ground vehicles into active operational scenarios, fielding Polish-made…
Ukraine’s Tencore and France’s Shark Robotics launch joint venture
24 April 2026
Ukraine’s Tencore and France’s Shark Robotics launch joint venture
Ukraine’s Tencore and France’s Shark Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding and announced the creation of a joint venture,…
Türkiye to reinstate defense dynamism, vision at SAHA 2026 expo
24 April 2026
Türkiye to reinstate defense dynamism, vision at SAHA 2026 expo
Türkiye is gearing up to host a major defense fair next month, which is set to once again showcase its…
Japan Eases Weapons Export Rules
23 April 2026
Japan Eases Weapons Export Rules
Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves the way…
Iran War Means More Orders for US Defense Giants
23 April 2026
Iran War Means More Orders for US Defense Giants
US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders…
K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute
23 April 2026
K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute
K9MH howitzer is fitted with a dual-feed autoloader, achieving up to 9 rounds per minute. Hanwha Aerospace has put its K9MH mobile…
Denmark Chooses European SAMP/T NG Air Defense System
23 April 2026
Denmark Chooses European SAMP/T NG Air Defense System
Denmark has chosen the European SAMP/T NG system to protect its airspace. This first export contract calls for the delivery…
France Prepares New Division in Case of a Major War in Europe
23 April 2026
France Prepares New Division in Case of a Major War in Europe
The French Army is working to establish a third division, which will be composed primarily of reservists. General Pierre Schill,…
France Plans to Double Defense Spending, Invest Tens of Billions in Military Modernization
23 April 2026
France Plans to Double Defense Spending, Invest Tens of Billions in Military Modernization
France is preparing an update to the 2024-2030 Military Programming Law (LPM), which allocates an additional €36 billion for defense…