Defence News
Philippines, US Launch Joint Drills Aimed at ‘Deterrence’
8 April 2025
Philippines, US Launch Joint Drills Aimed at ‘Deterrence’
The Philippine and US air forces kicked off joint exercises Monday aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing “strategic deterrence,”…
Japan deploys F-35 jets to Komatsu base
8 April 2025
Japan deploys F-35 jets to Komatsu base
Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) officially began the deployment of F-35A stealth fighters to Komatsu Air Base on April 1,…
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…