Defence News
U.S. Navy clears StormBreaker weapon for Super Hornet fleet
23 February 2026
U.S. Navy clears StormBreaker weapon for Super Hornet fleet
The United States Navy has approved Raytheon’s StormBreaker smart weapon for operational use on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter,…
Pakistan Launches Deadly Strikes in Afghanistan
23 February 2026
Pakistan Launches Deadly Strikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan said Sunday it launched multiple air strikes targeting militants in neighboring Afghanistan, where the government reported children were among…
Europe’s Top Military Powers Launch ‘Low-Cost’ Air Defense
23 February 2026
Europe’s Top Military Powers Launch ‘Low-Cost’ Air Defense
Five of Europe’s top military powers announced a joint program Friday to quickly develop low cost drones, as the use of…
Lithuania Becomes Largest JLTV Operator Outside US With 500 Vehicles Received
23 February 2026
Lithuania Becomes Largest JLTV Operator Outside US With 500 Vehicles Received
Lithuania has taken delivery of 500 US-made Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) as part of a foreign military sale with…
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian helicopters at forward airfield
23 February 2026
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian helicopters at forward airfield
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed two Russian military helicopters — a Ka-52 attack helicopter and a Mi-8 multirole helicopter — during…
TB3 shows NATO interoperability in Baltic drill with Eurofighters
23 February 2026
TB3 shows NATO interoperability in Baltic drill with Eurofighters
The Bayraktar TB3, a drone developed by Türkiye’s magnate Baykar, demonstrated remarkable performance at a major NATO drill while carrying…
U.S. Navy clears StormBreaker weapon for Super Hornet fleet
21 February 2026
U.S. Navy clears StormBreaker weapon for Super Hornet fleet
The United States Navy has approved Raytheon’s StormBreaker smart weapon for operational use on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter,…
U.S. Air Force deploys Skiron X drone in counter-UAS training
21 February 2026
U.S. Air Force deploys Skiron X drone in counter-UAS training
The United States Air Force used the Skiron X hybrid unmanned aircraft as a simulated enemy drone during counter-UAS training…
V2X Secures Spot on $25B Pentagon Engineering and Technology Contract
21 February 2026
V2X Secures Spot on $25B Pentagon Engineering and Technology Contract
V2X has landed a role in a $25-billion Pentagon engineering and tech initiative aimed at modernizing legacy systems, addressing microelectronics obsolescence, and…
BAE to Add Infrared Seeker to APKWS for USAF Counter-Drone Role
21 February 2026
BAE to Add Infrared Seeker to APKWS for USAF Counter-Drone Role
The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $145 million for the development, production, and…