Defence News
Denmark Hands Six More F-16 Jets to Argentina
6 October 2026
Denmark Hands Six More F-16 Jets to Argentina
The Argentine Air Force has received its second batch of six F-16 Fighting Falcon supersonic combat aircraft from Denmark as…
Latvia orders new howitzers and rocket launchers
6 October 2026
Latvia orders new howitzers and rocket launchers
Latvia has signed a contract to buy Czech-made Morana 155 mm wheeled howitzers and rocket artillery systems for its armed…
Russia shows Pantsir air defense on Belarus-built chassis
6 October 2026
Russia shows Pantsir air defense on Belarus-built chassis
Russia has shown an upgraded Pantsir-S1M air defense system mounted on a Belarus-built MZKT-7930-312 chassis during its Tsentr-2026 strategic exercise,…
Türkiye’s Aselsan signs $2.75B deals for hybrid air defense systems
6 October 2026
Türkiye’s Aselsan signs $2.75B deals for hybrid air defense systems
Turkish defense contractor Aselsan said Monday it had signed agreements worth 2.46 billion euros ($2.75 billion) with the Presidency of…
Northrop’s Talon Blue drone wingman makes first flight
5 October 2026
Northrop’s Talon Blue drone wingman makes first flight
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue, the company’s self-funded entry for the U.S. Air Force’s drone wingman program, has made its…
China Inaugurates Two Military Hubs in Laos
5 October 2026
China Inaugurates Two Military Hubs in Laos
China has opened new defense facilities in Laos, expanding the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) overseas logistics network and footprint in…
Russia Adapted LMUR Missiles for Launch From Ground-Based System
5 October 2026
Russia Adapted LMUR Missiles for Launch From Ground-Based System
During the Center-2026 strategic command-and-staff exercises, Russia unveiled a new ground-based missile system, Izdeliye 347, which uses the LMUR light…
Russia shows Shturm robotic tank system in big exercise
5 October 2026
Russia shows Shturm robotic tank system in big exercise
Russia has used uncrewed tanks from its Shturm heavy robotic assault system in combat drills for the first time, sending…
Japan’s counterstrike missile goes on public display
5 October 2026
Japan’s counterstrike missile goes on public display
Japan has put its longest-range missile system on public display for the first time since deployment, showing the Type 25…
Lithuania Ready to Pay for Permanent U.S. Troop Presence in Country
5 October 2026
Lithuania Ready to Pay for Permanent U.S. Troop Presence in Country
Lithuania is ready to pay for the permanent deployment of U.S. troops on its territory. Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius…