Defence News
U.S. approves $1.5B Peru naval base construction package
19 January 2026
U.S. approves $1.5B Peru naval base construction package
The United States State Department confirmed on January 15 that it approved a possible $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to…
Uzbekistan evaluates Chinese VN22 armored vehicle
19 January 2026
Uzbekistan evaluates Chinese VN22 armored vehicle
A Chinese-made VN22 6×6 wheeled armored vehicle was spotted at the Military Scientific and Technical Institute of Uzbekistan, confirming the…
South Korea fields Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’
19 January 2026
South Korea fields Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’
South Korea has begun deploying its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile to frontline military units, military officials said Sunday, confirming that…
Japan accuses U.S. of failing to meet $6.9B arms supply deals
19 January 2026
Japan accuses U.S. of failing to meet $6.9B arms supply deals
Japan’s Board of Audit revealed in January 2026 that military equipment worth approximately 1.1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) purchased from…
Syria announces truce, new deal integrating YPG/SDF into army
19 January 2026
Syria announces truce, new deal integrating YPG/SDF into army
The Syrian government has signed a new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that ends weeklong clashes in the…
The orbiting factories of the future
17 January 2026
The orbiting factories of the future
Imagine a fully automated 3D printer suspended in midair, churning out crucial components for use at home and abroad. Sounds…
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Gains Expanded Sub-Hunting Capability
17 January 2026
MQ-9B SeaGuardian Gains Expanded Sub-Hunting Capability
Sonobuoy is a naval sensor to track submarines, which can be deployed via the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone, and features Sonobuoy…
India Tests Scramjet Combustor for Hypersonic Missile Program
17 January 2026
India Tests Scramjet Combustor for Hypersonic Missile Program
India has completed a long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full-Scale Combustor, a key propulsion component for future hypersonic cruise…
US to Invest $1B in L3Harris Missile Solutions Unit
17 January 2026
US to Invest $1B in L3Harris Missile Solutions Unit
The US is set to invest $1 billion in L3Harris’ newly created Missile Solutions unit to expand US production of solid rocket motors for…
Latvia Advances Artillery Modernization With Approval of 18 Archer Howitzers
17 January 2026
Latvia Advances Artillery Modernization With Approval of 18 Archer Howitzers
The Latvian government has approved the procurement of 18 Archer wheeled self-propelled artillery systems from Sweden, marking a major step…