Defence News
France starts building Sweden’s first new frigate
3 October 2026
France starts building Sweden’s first new frigate
Naval Group has started building the first of four new frigates for Sweden, cutting steel for the future HSwMS Luleå…
Türkiye hails peace efforts in South Caucasus
3 October 2026
Türkiye hails peace efforts in South Caucasus
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has expressed Ankara’s satisfaction with deepening regional cooperation in the South Caucasus, commending the steady…
Denmark Tests MQ-9B Drones to Monitor Russian Fleet in the Arctic
2 October 2026
Denmark Tests MQ-9B Drones to Monitor Russian Fleet in the Arctic
The Danish Armed Forces have begun testing MQ-9B reconnaissance drones in their own airspace to practice tracking Russian ships in…
U.S. Navy Orders 30 Unmanned Vessels for $1.2 Billion
2 October 2026
U.S. Navy Orders 30 Unmanned Vessels for $1.2 Billion
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to acquire 30 new unmanned vessels as part of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel…
Russia Puts Garpiya-A1E Strike Drone With Range of Up to 1,000 Kilometers on Export Market
2 October 2026
Russia Puts Garpiya-A1E Strike Drone With Range of Up to 1,000 Kilometers on Export Market
Russia is promoting an export version of the Garpiya-A1 strike UAV, designated Garpiya-A1E, on the international market. The Russian state…
U.S. Marine Corps orders 32 ACV-R armored recovery vehicles
2 October 2026
U.S. Marine Corps orders 32 ACV-R armored recovery vehicles
The U.S. Marine Corps has ordered 32 recovery versions of its Amphibious Combat Vehicle from BAE Systems, the armored repair-and-tow…
Pentagon orders 14,000 attack drones from Neros
2 October 2026
Pentagon orders 14,000 attack drones from Neros
The U.S. Department of War has ordered 14,000 attack drones and explosive payloads from California drone maker Neros after the…
Ukraine’s F-16s have downed over 3,150 Russian targets
2 October 2026
Ukraine’s F-16s have downed over 3,150 Russian targets
Ukraine’s F-16 pilots have shot down more than 3,150 Russian aerial targets, including 666 cruise missiles and about 2,500 drones,…
US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Reaches Preliminary Acceptance
2 October 2026
US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Reaches Preliminary Acceptance
The US Navy has conducted preliminary acceptance of the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) from HII’s Newport News…
Finland, Sweden Acquire First Patria TRACKX Vehicles
2 October 2026
Finland, Sweden Acquire First Patria TRACKX Vehicles
Finland and Sweden have signed an agreement to procure Patria’s newly developed TRACKX tracked all-terrain armored personnel carriers. Deliveries are…