Defence News
Türkiye’s Otokar announces $1.47B armored vehicle export deal
2 October 2026
Türkiye’s Otokar announces $1.47B armored vehicle export deal
Turkish automotive and defense manufacturer Otokar said Thursday that it had signed an export contract worth $1.47 billion (TL 72.08…
US Navy Launches Center for Robotic, Autonomous Warfare
1 October 2026
US Navy Launches Center for Robotic, Autonomous Warfare
The US Navy has established a new command to develop tactics, training, and operational testing for robotic and autonomous systems…
Belgium Orders NASAMS to Protect Strategic Sites
1 October 2026
Belgium Orders NASAMS to Protect Strategic Sites
Belgium has ordered medium-range NASAMS air defense systems from Norwegian company Kongsberg to strengthen the protection of its strategically important…
Pakistan Navy’s Hangor Submarine Fires Anti-Ship Missile for the First Time
1 October 2026
Pakistan Navy’s Hangor Submarine Fires Anti-Ship Missile for the First Time
The Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine conducted its first live-fire test of an anti-ship missile in the northern Arabian Sea.…
Belgium To Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine by the End of Year
1 October 2026
Belgium To Transfer Three F-16s to Ukraine by the End of Year
Belgium plans to transfer the first three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of 2026. This was announced…
U.S. Navy orders 10 of Saronic’s 180-foot autonomous ships
1 October 2026
U.S. Navy orders 10 of Saronic’s 180-foot autonomous ships
The U.S. Navy will buy 10 of Saronic’s Marauder autonomous ships, a 55-meter (180-foot) uncrewed vessel built in Louisiana, after…
US Navy Awards Boeing $20B+ Contract to Build Sixth-Gen F/A-XX Fighter
1 October 2026
US Navy Awards Boeing $20B+ Contract to Build Sixth-Gen F/A-XX Fighter
The US Navy has selected Boeing to build and produce the sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter after months of delaying its down-selection.…
Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Hangor Submarine Completes Maiden Live Fire
1 October 2026
Pakistan’s First Chinese-Built Hangor Submarine Completes Maiden Live Fire
The Pakistan Navy has completed an anti-ship cruise missile launch from its first Hangor-class attack submarine during the vessel’s maiden…
EU Approves First Five Joint Defense Projects of Common Interest
1 October 2026
EU Approves First Five Joint Defense Projects of Common Interest
EU member states have approved the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest, a new framework for countries to…
Türkiye’s top tech, aerospace event Teknofest opens doors in Şanlıurfa
1 October 2026
Türkiye’s top tech, aerospace event Teknofest opens doors in Şanlıurfa
Türkiye’s top technology and aerospace event, Teknofest, opened its doors to visitors on Wednesday, this time for an edition held…