Defence News
US Debuts First Full-Rate MADIS Air Defense
20 December 2025
US Debuts First Full-Rate MADIS Air Defense
The US Marine Corps has revealed the first full‑rate production version of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), advancing its short‑range…
Finland Approves Major AMRAAM Purchase for Incoming F-35 Fleet
20 December 2025
Finland Approves Major AMRAAM Purchase for Incoming F-35 Fleet
The Finnish government has approved the acquisition of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the US. The Raytheon-produced missiles…
Poland’s WISLA Air Defense System Achieves Full Operational Capability
20 December 2025
Poland’s WISLA Air Defense System Achieves Full Operational Capability
Poland has confirmed the full operational capability of its WISLA air defense system, modernizing the NATO member’s capability against evolving aircraft and…
General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US Navy
20 December 2025
General Dynamics Delivers 26th Virginia Submarine to US Navy
The US Navy has received the 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine from General Dynamics Electric Boat. The handover of the USS Idaho (SSN…
Türkiye’s Aselsan secures $410 mln defense deal with Poland
20 December 2025
Türkiye’s Aselsan secures $410 mln defense deal with Poland
One of Türkiye’s leading defense industry companies, Aselsan, has signed a $410 million contract for the direct sale of electronic warfare systems…
Breakthrough Satellite Tech Clears First Real-World Test
19 December 2025
Breakthrough Satellite Tech Clears First Real-World Test
XCM3-Space is a software-defined radio with built-in security, operates across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously, and operates in Low Earth…
Nigeria Set to Finalize Jet, Attack Helicopter Deal With Italy’s Leonardo
19 December 2025
Nigeria Set to Finalize Jet, Attack Helicopter Deal With Italy’s Leonardo
Nigeria is nearing the completion of its M-346FA combat aircraft and AW-109 attack helicopter acquisition from Italian defense firm Leonardo, according to…
Russia Activates First S-500 Air and Missile Defense Regiment
19 December 2025
Russia Activates First S-500 Air and Missile Defense Regiment
Russia has announced that the first air and missile defense regiment equipped with the S-500 system has entered combat duty.…
Spanish Navy Enters Unmanned Era With First USV
19 December 2025
Spanish Navy Enters Unmanned Era With First USV
The Spanish Navy has received its first unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking the beginning of manned-unmanned teaming within the fleet. The Sead…
US Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan
19 December 2025
US Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan
The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages…