Defence News
MBDA Secures Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for Italian Navy
2 October 2025
MBDA Secures Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for Italian Navy
Italy’s Naval Armaments Directorate has contracted MBDA to produce TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles for the Italian Navy. The contract covers…
Spain Orders 17,000 Exosens Night Vision Devices
2 October 2025
Spain Orders 17,000 Exosens Night Vision Devices
Imaging firm Exosens will supply 17,000 monocular night vision devices to the Spanish Army in one of the country’s biggest night vision…
Türkiye condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza aid flotilla as ‘terror act’
2 October 2025
Türkiye condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza aid flotilla as ‘terror act’
Türkiye strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, calling it a “terrorist act” that…
Taiwan Debuts 8kW Laser Weapon With ‘$1-Per-Shot’ Drone-Killing Power
30 September 2025
Taiwan Debuts 8kW Laser Weapon With ‘$1-Per-Shot’ Drone-Killing Power
Taiwan’s new directed energy weapons include an 8 kW truck-mounted laser, pairing radar, and infrared sensors with precision to defeat…
US Clears $1.23B Sale of Advanced AMRAAM Missiles to Germany
30 September 2025
US Clears $1.23B Sale of Advanced AMRAAM Missiles to Germany
Germany is set to purchase up to 400 AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the US in a deal estimated…
Japan to reorganize army structure with new large-scale formations
30 September 2025
Japan to reorganize army structure with new large-scale formations
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is planning a major organizational restructuring, with two new large-scale formations expected to be established…
Pentagon launches rapid deployment unit for drones
30 September 2025
Pentagon launches rapid deployment unit for drones
U.S. Central Command is launching a new task force designed to fast-track the deployment of drones and emerging technologies to…
Raytheon Secures $579M US Army Contract for Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles
30 September 2025
Raytheon Secures $579M US Army Contract for Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles
The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $578.6-million contract to procure Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, along with related equipment and support. Deliveries are…
U.S. Navy awards $10.8B contract for heavy-lift helicopters
30 September 2025
U.S. Navy awards $10.8B contract for heavy-lift helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has received a $10.8 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce up to 99…
Russia warns of war if NATO downs Russian jet
30 September 2025
Russia warns of war if NATO downs Russian jet
Russia’s ambassador to France has issued a direct threat to NATO, warning that any attempt by the alliance to shoot…