Defence News
Kazakhstan expands domestic arms production
5 May 2025
Kazakhstan expands domestic arms production
Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and a complex regional security environment, Kazakhstan is accelerating the development of its domestic defense industry,…
US approves sale of 300 AIM-9X missiles to Norway
5 May 2025
US approves sale of 300 AIM-9X missiles to Norway
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Norway. This…
US Air Force tests AI drone for aircraft inspections
5 May 2025
US Air Force tests AI drone for aircraft inspections
Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) were given a hands-on look at the Skydio X10D drone system during a live…
Iraq Receives Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters
5 May 2025
Iraq Receives Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters
Iraq has received two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter deal signed last year. The helicopters were…
Türkiye signs defense industry specification deal with UK
5 May 2025
Türkiye signs defense industry specification deal with UK
Türkiye and Britain signed the Türkiye-U.K. Defense Industry Council (TUDIC) Specification, which institutionalizes cooperation between the two countries in the…
Hubble spots a magnetar zipping through the Milky Way
2 May 2025
Hubble spots a magnetar zipping through the Milky Way
Magnetars are among the rarest—and weirdest—denizens of the galactic zoo. They have powerful magnetic fields and may be the source…
Analysis: Europe’s Growing Rift With US Opens Window for South Korea’s Defense Industry
2 May 2025
Analysis: Europe’s Growing Rift With US Opens Window for South Korea’s Defense Industry
As Europe scrambles to rearm in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, concerns are rising about Washington’s reliability as a…
Taiwan tests mysterious armed uncrewed vessels
2 May 2025
Taiwan tests mysterious armed uncrewed vessels
Taiwan’s military conducted at-sea testing of unidentified uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on April 30, drawing attention from defense analysts as…
Anduril shows mass production of drone interceptors
2 May 2025
Anduril shows mass production of drone interceptors
U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries has revealed large-scale production of its new Roadrunner loitering interceptor, a reusable drone designed…
Trump administration approves first arms sale to Ukraine
2 May 2025
Trump administration approves first arms sale to Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly approved its first weapons sale to Ukraine since the start of his second term,…