Defence News
Syrian president to visit Türkiye, UAE next week
8 April 2025
Syrian president to visit Türkiye, UAE next week
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to visit Türkiye next week, marking his second trip to the country since assuming office, according…
Pentagon taps SpaceX for $5.9B launch deal
7 April 2025
Pentagon taps SpaceX for $5.9B launch deal
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Space Exploration Technologies Corp., commonly referred to as SpaceX, a $5.92 billion contract…
Shield AI rolls out radar-free surveillance system for combat aircraft
7 April 2025
Shield AI rolls out radar-free surveillance system for combat aircraft
Shield AI, a San Diego-based defense technology firm, unveiled its latest product this week ahead of the Sea-Air-Space Expo: the…
Report: Russia ramps up modern artillery production
7 April 2025
Report: Russia ramps up modern artillery production
Russia’s defense industry has ramped up production of its latest wheeled self-propelled howitzers. According to a report from Militarnyi, a recent…
V-BAT drone proves resilient in US Army combat test
7 April 2025
V-BAT drone proves resilient in US Army combat test
Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system has emerged as a standout performer in the U.S. Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 5…
US Navy receives first Dive-LD drone submarine
7 April 2025
US Navy receives first Dive-LD drone submarine
Defense tech company Anduril has delivered its first Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the U.S. Navy, the company said.…
Russia Lost More Than 4,000 Tanks in Ukraine War
7 April 2025
Russia Lost More Than 4,000 Tanks in Ukraine War
Russia has lost more than 4,000 tanks during its war against Ukraine, the top US officer in Europe told American…
Netherlands to invest €1.1 billion in the domestic defense industry
7 April 2025
Netherlands to invest €1.1 billion in the domestic defense industry
The Netherlands is investing €1.1 billion in the domestic defense industry as part of a new defense strategy due to…
Spain has ordered Vector UAVs used by Ukraine
7 April 2025
Spain has ordered Vector UAVs used by Ukraine
The Spanish Ministry of Defense has signed a contract for the purchase of Vector drones from Quantum Systems. According to…
Fidan reinforces Türkiye’s NATO role at key Brussels summit
7 April 2025
Fidan reinforces Türkiye’s NATO role at key Brussels summit
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan underscored Türkiye’s pivotal role in European security and its readiness to shape a new defense framework during a two-day NATO foreign…