Defence News
Ukraine confirms interception of over 140,000 aerial targets since 2022
26 February 2026
Ukraine confirms interception of over 140,000 aerial targets since 2022
Ukraine’s Air Force said it has destroyed more than 140,000 aerial targets since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in…
Turkish multi-purpose patrol boats to be exported to Southeast Asia
26 February 2026
Turkish multi-purpose patrol boats to be exported to Southeast Asia
Multi-purpose patrol boats developed and manufactured by companies within the Turkish defense industry umbrella will be exported to Southeast Asia,…
Northrop, US Air Force Accelerate B‑21 Raider Production
25 February 2026
Northrop, US Air Force Accelerate B‑21 Raider Production
Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force are accelerating production of the B-21 Raider, signaling a push to move the next-generation stealth…
Taiwan Eyes Nine More Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile Systems
25 February 2026
Taiwan Eyes Nine More Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile Systems
Taiwan is planning to acquire nine additional National Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to strengthen its air defense network, according to Taiwan News.…
General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone
25 February 2026
General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B drone is being upgraded to carry long-range standoff missiles, expanding its strike capabilities for extended air and naval…
Ireland Plans $1B Order for French Armored Vehicles
25 February 2026
Ireland Plans $1B Order for French Armored Vehicles
Ireland is reportedly set to place a major order with France for 400 armored vehicles. Dublin is preparing to contract…
US Says China ‘Massively Expanded’ Nuclear Arsenal
25 February 2026
US Says China ‘Massively Expanded’ Nuclear Arsenal
The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing…
Germany Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles
25 February 2026
Germany Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles
Patria has handed over the first batch of 6×6 armored vehicles to Germany, marking the start of the country’s transition to a…
Switzerland Considers European SAMP/T After US Patriot Delay
25 February 2026
Switzerland Considers European SAMP/T After US Patriot Delay
Switzerland is reconsidering its air defense plans after the US indefinitely delayed the delivery of Patriot missile batteries, prompting Bern to…
US Forces to Complete Withdrawal From Syria Within a Month
25 February 2026
US Forces to Complete Withdrawal From Syria Within a Month
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a…