Defence News
EU Opens Door for Ukraine Loan to Fund More Arms From UK
6 February 2026
EU Opens Door for Ukraine Loan to Fund More Arms From UK
EU countries on Wednesday agreed Ukraine could use a new 90-billion-euro ($118 billion) loan to buy a greater share of…
Pentagon Taps 25 Partners for Kamikaze Drone Trial Sprint
6 February 2026
Pentagon Taps 25 Partners for Kamikaze Drone Trial Sprint
The US Department of Defense has selected 25 companies to compete in the first phase of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition…
India Opens Fifth-Gen Fighter Program to Private Industry, Sidelines HAL
6 February 2026
India Opens Fifth-Gen Fighter Program to Private Industry, Sidelines HAL
India’s state-owned aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been ruled out of contention to manufacture the country’s first fifth-generation…
Germany Eyes Long-Term Plan for Military Space Capabilities
6 February 2026
Germany Eyes Long-Term Plan for Military Space Capabilities
Germany is considering a wide range of military space investments as part of a long-term plan to strengthen its position…
Slovakia Unveils New Combat Uniform, Small Arms for Troops
6 February 2026
Slovakia Unveils New Combat Uniform, Small Arms for Troops
Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has showcased a new combat uniform and a suite of weapons for its armed forces. Deputy Prime Minister…
Ukraine Forms Dedicated UAS Command as Drone War Intensifies
6 February 2026
Ukraine Forms Dedicated UAS Command as Drone War Intensifies
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have established a new command to reinforce unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations against Russian kamikaze drones. The move follows effective…
Ukraine strikes Oreshnik missile infrastructure in Russia
6 February 2026
Ukraine strikes Oreshnik missile infrastructure in Russia
Ukraine’s Defense Forces confirmed that they carried out a series of long-range strikes in January 2026 against infrastructure linked to…
Erdoğan: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia eye joint investment in Kaan
6 February 2026
Erdoğan: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia eye joint investment in Kaan
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will boost their cooperation in the defense industry, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday during…
US Approves Saudi Arabia’s F-15 Sustainment Under $3-Billion Deal
5 February 2026
US Approves Saudi Arabia’s F-15 Sustainment Under $3-Billion Deal
The Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet is set to receive sustainment services following the US State Department’s approval of…
Sweden, Denmark Pledge $290M to Boost Ukraine Air Defense
5 February 2026
Sweden, Denmark Pledge $290M to Boost Ukraine Air Defense
Sweden and Denmark announced Tuesday they were procuring air defense systems worth 2.6 billion kronor ($290 million) for Ukraine, as…