Defence News
UK Warplanes Down Drones in Middle East, Conduct ‘Defensive’ Sorties for UAE
11 March 2026
UK Warplanes Down Drones in Middle East, Conduct ‘Defensive’ Sorties for UAE
British warplanes have begun “defensive air sorties” in support of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and taken out drones elsewhere…
War against Iran cost US about $6B in its 1st week, says Pentagon
11 March 2026
War against Iran cost US about $6B in its 1st week, says Pentagon
U.S. defense officials told Congress that the first week of military operations against Iran has cost about $6 billion, with…
China signals push for military aircraft exports
10 March 2026
China signals push for military aircraft exports
A report published by the Chinese newspaper Global Times says China is seeking to expand exports of military aircraft following what the…
South Korea Dispatching Cheongung-II Interceptors to UAE After Emergency Request
10 March 2026
South Korea Dispatching Cheongung-II Interceptors to UAE After Emergency Request
South Korea has agreed to dispatch Cheongung‑II air defense interceptors to the UAE following an emergency request from the Gulf…
AVATAAR Debuts as India’s First Drone Capable of Both Flying, Diving Underwater
10 March 2026
AVATAAR Debuts as India’s First Drone Capable of Both Flying, Diving Underwater
India is advancing its drone arsenal with a next-gen vehicle capable of operating in both air and underwater environments. Developed…
Japan to Deploy Counter-Strike Missiles Closer to China
10 March 2026
Japan to Deploy Counter-Strike Missiles Closer to China
Japan will deploy a batch of long-range, counter-strike missiles in a southwest region near China by the end of March,…
NATO AWACS Performs First Airborne Surveillance Mission in Finnish Airspace
10 March 2026
NATO AWACS Performs First Airborne Surveillance Mission in Finnish Airspace
A NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft has conducted its first operational mission in Finnish airspace. Flight operations supported…
S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry
10 March 2026
S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a 100-million-euro ($115.5 million) investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans…
China reveals two new Type 055 super destroyers
10 March 2026
China reveals two new Type 055 super destroyers
Two newly built Type 055 large destroyers, identified as hull 109 Dongguan and hull 110 Anqing, made their first official…
Turkish firm inks deal to co-produce 800 armored vehicles in Hungary
10 March 2026
Turkish firm inks deal to co-produce 800 armored vehicles in Hungary
The Turkish defense company Nurol Makina signed a deal earlier this week to co-produce some 800 armored vehicles in Hungary,…