Defence News
First Upgraded Stridsvagn 123A Tank Arrives in Sweden
3 September 2026
First Upgraded Stridsvagn 123A Tank Arrives in Sweden
The first prototype of the upgraded Stridsvagn 123A (Leopard 2A8) main battle tank has arrived in Sweden. The Swedish Armed Forces…
Japan looks to AI as it seeks record $55.6B defense budget
3 September 2026
Japan looks to AI as it seeks record $55.6B defense budget
Japan’s Defense Ministry asked for a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion), as Tokyo turns to artificial intelligence…
India Signs Deal to Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
2 September 2026
India Signs Deal to Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
The Indian Army has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to purchase the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system…
Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to U.S. Army
2 September 2026
Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to U.S. Army
American Rheinmetall delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 prototypes to the U.S. Army, the company said, entering the vehicle…
Sweden signs contract for four French-built frigates
2 September 2026
Sweden signs contract for four French-built frigates
Naval Group signed a contract in Stockholm on Monday to build four defense and intervention frigates for the Royal Swedish…
Czech Firm Unleashes Hybrid VTOL Cargo Drone With 100-Kg Lift Capacity
2 September 2026
Czech Firm Unleashes Hybrid VTOL Cargo Drone With 100-Kg Lift Capacity
Zuri is a VTOL cargo drone that can carry supplies, sensors, or communications relay equipment. A new hybrid-electric vertical takeoff…
Taiwan to Allocate $7.5 Billion for Procurement of Domestic Drones
2 September 2026
Taiwan to Allocate $7.5 Billion for Procurement of Domestic Drones
Taiwan’s parliament has passed a bill to develop the unmanned systems industry, prioritizing the procurement of domestically produced drones for…
France Ready to Export MdCN Cruise Missiles to Sweden for New Frigates
2 September 2026
France Ready to Export MdCN Cruise Missiles to Sweden for New Frigates
France is ready to authorize Sweden to purchase MdCN sea-launched cruise missiles. French newspaper Les Echos reported this. This would be the…
Taiwan Begins Deploying Harpoon CDS Coastal Systems Recently Received From U.S.
2 September 2026
Taiwan Begins Deploying Harpoon CDS Coastal Systems Recently Received From U.S.
Taiwan has begun deploying the Harpoon Coastal Defense System (CDS) anti-ship missile systems purchased from the U.S. This was reported…
Japan to Arm Fighter Jets with AARGM-ER Missiles to Counter Chinese Air Defenses
2 September 2026
Japan to Arm Fighter Jets with AARGM-ER Missiles to Counter Chinese Air Defenses
Japan’s Ministry of Defense will begin the procurement process for AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles in 2027 to counter Chinese air defense…