Defence News
Beijing sends warning to U.S. and Japan over Taiwan
27 November 2025
Beijing sends warning to U.S. and Japan over Taiwan
In a rare diplomatic turn, Chinese leader Xi Jinping initiated a call with President Trump on Monday, raising Taiwan and…
UK tests FC100 drone’s heavy-lift capabilities
27 November 2025
UK tests FC100 drone’s heavy-lift capabilities
Flowcopter announced Tuesday that it has completed a full week of flight testing under Project MORRIGHAN, a jHubMed initiative focused…
Türkiye unveils $6.5B contracts to bolster ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system
27 November 2025
Türkiye unveils $6.5B contracts to bolster ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system
Turkish defense companies have signed $6.5 billion worth of contracts to reinforce and develop Türkiye’s integrated, multilayered “Steel Dome” air…
Lasers Instead of Batteries? Startup Beams Power to Drones Mid-Flight
26 November 2025
Lasers Instead of Batteries? Startup Beams Power to Drones Mid-Flight
NextGen Defense spotlights the startups redefining military tech, cutting through the hype to examine the innovations driving the future of…
Japan scrambles jets to intercept Chinese spy drone
26 November 2025
Japan scrambles jets to intercept Chinese spy drone
Japan scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese high-altitude surveillance drone passed between Yonaguni Island and Taiwan, prompting a…
Japan Delivers First Domestically Produced Patriot Interceptors to US
26 November 2025
Japan Delivers First Domestically Produced Patriot Interceptors to US
Japan has completed the first delivery of domestically produced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors to the US under eased export…
US Army to Equip MK19 Grenade Launcher With Counter-Drone Capability
26 November 2025
US Army to Equip MK19 Grenade Launcher With Counter-Drone Capability
The US Army is preparing to enhance the MK19 grenade launcher with new munitions engineered to defeat small unmanned aerial…
France conducts high-intensity armored drills in UAE
26 November 2025
France conducts high-intensity armored drills in UAE
French forces deployed to the United Arab Emirates completed three days of high-intensity military training in desert conditions, operating Leclerc…
U.S. Army evaluates armed MUTT robotic vehicle
26 November 2025
U.S. Army evaluates armed MUTT robotic vehicle
United States Army Pacific Soldiers assigned to the 8th Military Police Brigade conducted field patrols using the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport…
UK, Indonesia Agree to $5.2B Maritime Partnership
26 November 2025
UK, Indonesia Agree to $5.2B Maritime Partnership
The UK and Indonesia have agreed to launch a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) that will see Jakarta build naval and…