Defence News
France Showcases Combat Systems Developed From Ukraine Lessons
23 January 2026
France Showcases Combat Systems Developed From Ukraine Lessons
The French Army has presented a series of combat systems developed over nearly two years and shaped by lessons from…
France Taps Arquus, Daimler Truck to Supply 7,000 Military Trucks
23 January 2026
France Taps Arquus, Daimler Truck to Supply 7,000 Military Trucks
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has awarded Arquus, a John Cockerill company, and Daimler Truck a contract to…
Mexico Gets First C-130J-30 Super Hercules
23 January 2026
Mexico Gets First C-130J-30 Super Hercules
Mexico has acquired its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, becoming the first Latin American nation to utilize the iconic transport aircraft. Signed in…
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,…