Defence News
Germany Prepares to Buy MEKO A-200 Frigates From TKMS After F126 Delays
23 January 2026
Germany Prepares to Buy MEKO A-200 Frigates From TKMS After F126 Delays
Germany is reportedly preparing a formal purchase contract for frigates from German shipbuilder TKMS as a stopgap navy capability, following…
Czech Republic Adds AI-Driven Fixed-Wing Interceptor to Its Anti-Drone Arsenal
23 January 2026
Czech Republic Adds AI-Driven Fixed-Wing Interceptor to Its Anti-Drone Arsenal
TLR X is a fixed-wing interceptor, featuring a modular design, 1,740mm wingspan, AI-driven guidance, and catapult-based launch for forward deployment.…
Turkish UAVs to be produced in Qatar under new deal
23 January 2026
Turkish UAVs to be produced in Qatar under new deal
Turkish drones could soon be locally produced in Qatar as STM, one of the leading domestic defense companies, signed a…
Ancient Type II supernova discovered from universe’s first billion years
20 January 2026
Ancient Type II supernova discovered from universe’s first billion years
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new Type II supernova. The…
Russian forces use Chinese-made laser to counter drones
20 January 2026
Russian forces use Chinese-made laser to counter drones
A Russian pro-Kremlin media channel released new footage this week showing what it claims is the combat use of a…
US Navy to Deploy First Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels
20 January 2026
US Navy to Deploy First Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels
The US Navy is set to operationalize its first medium unmanned surface vessels (USVs), with Seahawk and Sea Hunter boats joining fleet…
Ukrainian firm develops ODIN anti-drone interceptor
20 January 2026
Ukrainian firm develops ODIN anti-drone interceptor
A Ukrainian defense company, CENTRE ZAKHYST, has announced the successful development and combat testing of its ODIN counter-unmanned aerial systems,…
U.S. deploys EAGLS counter-drone system in Middle East
20 January 2026
U.S. deploys EAGLS counter-drone system in Middle East
United States Central Command confirmed that American forces are operating the Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS), a mobile counter-drone weapon designed…
Denmark Retires F-16 After 46 Years of Service, Transitions Fully to F-35
20 January 2026
Denmark Retires F-16 After 46 Years of Service, Transitions Fully to F-35
Denmark has formally retired the F-16 Fighting Falcon after 46 years of operational service and will now transition fully to the F-16’s…
US Extends MQ-9 Sustainment Support For Italian Reaper Fleet
20 January 2026
US Extends MQ-9 Sustainment Support For Italian Reaper Fleet
The US has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a $14.3-million contract modification to sustain and maintain the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial…