Defence News
Russia tests new engine on Su-57 fighter jet
23 December 2025
Russia tests new engine on Su-57 fighter jet
Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec says its Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter has completed its first flight using a new fifth-generation…
Two Russian fighter jets burned in sabotage attack
23 December 2025
Two Russian fighter jets burned in sabotage attack
Ukrainian military intelligence says two Russian fighter aircraft were disabled during a fire at a military airfield near the city…
Turkish Parliament approves 2-year extension of troop mandate in Libya
23 December 2025
Turkish Parliament approves 2-year extension of troop mandate in Libya
The Turkish Parliament on Tuesday approved a motion extending the deployment mandate of the Turkish Armed Forces in Libya for…
Trump shifts priority to moon mission, not Mars
22 December 2025
Trump shifts priority to moon mission, not Mars
US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that he wants to send astronauts back to the moon as soon as…
Egypt reportedly signs deal for Chinese WJ-700 drones
22 December 2025
Egypt reportedly signs deal for Chinese WJ-700 drones
Egypt has reportedly signed a contract worth about $400 million to acquire 10 Chinese-made WJ-700 unmanned combat aerial vehicles. According…
Denmark Procures Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System for $117M
22 December 2025
Denmark Procures Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System for $117M
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract valued at over 100 million euros ($117 million) with the Danish government…
Germany orders first 84 RCH155 wheeled howitzers
22 December 2025
Germany orders first 84 RCH155 wheeled howitzers
Germany has placed its first production order for the RCH155 wheeled howitzer, moving to introduce a new remote-controlled artillery system…
U.S. Air Force selects Raytheon radar for X-62A aircraft
22 December 2025
U.S. Air Force selects Raytheon radar for X-62A aircraft
Raytheon has secured a United States Air Force contract to equip the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft, known…
Poland begins serial production of Heron 6×6 armored vehicle
22 December 2025
Poland begins serial production of Heron 6×6 armored vehicle
Poland has begun serial production of a new 6×6 armored tactical vehicle known as Heron, according to ZBiAM. The production…
Japan orders more JSM missiles for F-35A fighters
22 December 2025
Japan orders more JSM missiles for F-35A fighters
Japan has signed a new follow-on contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire additional Joint Strike Missiles for its…