Defence News
Turkish defense exports jump over 44% to seal new January record
4 February 2026
Turkish defense exports jump over 44% to seal new January record
Türkiye’s defense and aerospace exports soared 44.2% on an annual basis to a record high of $555.3 million in January,…
Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Production for US and Allies
3 February 2026
Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Production for US and Allies
Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have agreed to expand production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors to meet growing…
Northrop Completes Rapid Second Test of Solid Rocket Motor
3 February 2026
Northrop Completes Rapid Second Test of Solid Rocket Motor
Northrop Grumman has completed a rapid second firing of a newly developed solid rocket motor. The company’s latest 29‑inch BAMM!29 2.0 (Bombardment…
Belgium Launches Industry Alliance to Modernize Army Vehicles
3 February 2026
Belgium Launches Industry Alliance to Modernize Army Vehicles
Belgium has launched a sweeping 20‑year industrial partnership to overhaul how the Belgian Army keeps its vehicles and weapon systems mission‑ready. The…
South Korea’s F-15 Strike Fleet to Receive $2.8B Upgrades From Boeing
3 February 2026
South Korea’s F-15 Strike Fleet to Receive $2.8B Upgrades From Boeing
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $2.8 billion to upgrade South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft,…
Norway Approves Plan to Acquire Two Additional 212CD Submarines
3 February 2026
Norway Approves Plan to Acquire Two Additional 212CD Submarines
The Norwegian government has approved the procurement of two additional Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, bringing the…
US Approves $9-Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia
3 February 2026
US Approves $9-Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a potential $9-billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile…
Poland Awards Kongsberg-PGZ $1.65B Counter Drone System Contract
3 February 2026
Poland Awards Kongsberg-PGZ $1.65B Counter Drone System Contract
Poland’s armaments procurement agency has awarded a 16-billion Norwegian krone ($1.65-billion) contract to a consortium of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace…
Report: Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Surge 15-Fold in Five Years
3 February 2026
Report: Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Surge 15-Fold in Five Years
Chinese military flights near Taiwan surged nearly 15-fold over five years, reflecting Beijing’s growing pressure on the island, according to a new…
Türkiye’s Baykar maintains leadership in global UCAV exports
3 February 2026
Türkiye’s Baykar maintains leadership in global UCAV exports
Türkiye’s drone pioneer, Baykar, maintained its leadership in the global armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UCAV) export market with $2.2 billion…