Defence News
BAE Partners US Army to Develop 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer
1 July 2025
BAE Partners US Army to Develop 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer
BAE Systems has signed a research and development agreement with the US Army for the 52-caliber version of the M109…
Fincantieri to Build Combat Ships for Italian Navy
1 July 2025
Fincantieri to Build Combat Ships for Italian Navy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has been contracted to build two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose combat ships for the Italian…
State Media: Over 900 Killed in Iran During 12-Day War With Israel
1 July 2025
State Media: Over 900 Killed in Iran During 12-Day War With Israel
Iran’s judiciary said at least 935 people were killed in the country during its 12-day war with Israel, state media…
Latvia signs deal for 42 HUNTER fighting vehicles
1 July 2025
Latvia signs deal for 42 HUNTER fighting vehicles
The Latvian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract for 42 additional HUNTER infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the country’s partnership…
Türkiye says lasting Iran-Israel peace ‘strategic goal’
1 July 2025
Türkiye says lasting Iran-Israel peace ‘strategic goal’
Hosting his British counterpart David Lammy on Monday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said their current priority was a lasting cease-fire…
US Navy Starts Building 400kW Laser to Fry Drones and Hypersonic Threats
30 June 2025
US Navy Starts Building 400kW Laser to Fry Drones and Hypersonic Threats
The 400-kilowatt laser will combine multiple emitters into a single high-energy beam to counter drones, missiles, and hypersonics. The US…
Patria Completes Live-Fire Tests of New ARVE Mobile Artillery
30 June 2025
Patria Completes Live-Fire Tests of New ARVE Mobile Artillery
Finnish defense company Patria has completed live-fire testing of its new ARtillery on Vehicle (ARVE) mobile artillery system, dubbed the 155 Self-Propelled…
RAPIDFire Goes Ground-Based in New Air Defense Variant From Thales, KNDS
30 June 2025
RAPIDFire Goes Ground-Based in New Air Defense Variant From Thales, KNDS
RAPIDFire Land supports a full 40mm ammo suite, offering flexibility against drones, missiles, and hardened ground targets. Thales and KNDS…
NATO Buys More Airbus A330s as Sweden, Denmark Join Aircraft Program
30 June 2025
NATO Buys More Airbus A330s as Sweden, Denmark Join Aircraft Program
Airbus has secured a contract to supply two additional A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO. Scheduled for deliveries…
China’s CETC discloses capabilities of laser gun
30 June 2025
China’s CETC discloses capabilities of laser gun
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) is showcasing its “SkyShield” integrated anti-UAV defense system at an international defense conference, claiming…