Defence News
Canada buys new jets to replace aging CC-144 fleet
15 December 2025
Canada buys new jets to replace aging CC-144 fleet
The Canadian government has approved the purchase of six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s…
U.S. Marines test new unmanned amphibious craft
15 December 2025
U.S. Marines test new unmanned amphibious craft
The United States Marine Corps has tested a new unmanned amphibious ground vehicle during a recent Technical Concept Experiment 25.2…
Sweden looks to buy South Korean K9 howitzers
15 December 2025
Sweden looks to buy South Korean K9 howitzers
Sweden is evaluating the purchase of South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer as it reassesses its artillery mix and considers…
Germany Launches ‘Birds Group’ to Fast-Track Military Tech Innovation
15 December 2025
Germany Launches ‘Birds Group’ to Fast-Track Military Tech Innovation
The German Army has launched the Birds Group, a new unit within Land Forces Command designed to speed the fielding…
Türkiye seeks extension for military deployment in Libya
15 December 2025
Türkiye seeks extension for military deployment in Libya
The Turkish Presidency formally submitted a motion to Parliament for a 24-month extension of Turkish troops’ deployment in Libya The motion…
The race to mine the Moon is on, and it urgently needs some clear international rules
13 December 2025
The race to mine the Moon is on, and it urgently needs some clear international rules
The vision of mining space for resources is no longer science fiction. The moon’s proximity to Earth and the presence…
Australia Orders Six Ghost Bat ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drones for $930M
13 December 2025
Australia Orders Six Ghost Bat ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drones for $930M
Australia has contracted Boeing Defence Australia to supply an additional six MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The 1.4-billion Australian…
Report: NATO buys more FM50 gas masks from Avon
13 December 2025
Report: NATO buys more FM50 gas masks from Avon
Avon Technologies PLC has received a $20.6 million order for its FM50 battlefield respirators and FM61EU filters through the NATO…
Future frigate set for 2028 debut, U.S. Navy says
13 December 2025
Future frigate set for 2028 debut, U.S. Navy says
A senior United States Navy official said Wednesday the service aims to have a new class of frigates “in the…
Rolls-Royce Lands 300+ Engine Order to Power New European Leopard 2 Fleets
13 December 2025
Rolls-Royce Lands 300+ Engine Order to Power New European Leopard 2 Fleets
KNDS has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks. The…