Defence News
US Army to receive next-gen shoulder-fired weapon
27 May 2025
US Army to receive next-gen shoulder-fired weapon
The U.S. Army has announced that Barrett Firearms and MARS Inc. have won the xTech Soldier Lethality competition, securing the…
Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles
27 May 2025
Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles
The Slovenian Valhalla Turrets firm has unveiled a new remote weapon station during the country’s Armed Forces Day event in…
Geopolitical shifts open ‘historic window’ for Türkiye in European defense
27 May 2025
Geopolitical shifts open ‘historic window’ for Türkiye in European defense
Changing geopolitical balances are “opening a historic window of opportunity” for Türkiye to become a stronger, more effective and more…
Is the world ready for a catastrophic solar storm?
26 May 2025
Is the world ready for a catastrophic solar storm?
Some 13,000 years ago, the sun emitted a huge belch of radiation that bombarded Earth and left its imprint in…
Analysis: What moved the UK, France, Canada to act on Gaza?
26 May 2025
Analysis: What moved the UK, France, Canada to act on Gaza?
Europe has lost its global diplomatic influence, while Türkiye has emerged as a key player in international crises, particularly as…
Report: Polish military strikes maritime targets with Gladius systems for the first time
26 May 2025
Report: Polish military strikes maritime targets with Gladius systems for the first time
The Polish military tested the new Gladius reconnaissance and strike system on naval targets. The 18th Mechanized Division “Zalizna” reported that the…
Japan debuts mobile firepower for island defense
26 May 2025
Japan debuts mobile firepower for island defense
Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visited the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Fuji Garrison in Shizuoka Prefecture to inspect newly…
Japan unveils laser cannon at DSEI
26 May 2025
Japan unveils laser cannon at DSEI
The Japan Ministry of Defense publicly displayed a vehicle-mounted high-power laser system at DSEI Japan 2025, offering a rare look…
Singapore buys Thales Pathmaster naval drones
26 May 2025
Singapore buys Thales Pathmaster naval drones
Singapore has awarded a contract to Thales, through local defense prime ST Engineering, to supply the Pathmaster mine countermeasures (MCM)…
US, allies conduct urban warfare exercise in Poland
26 May 2025
US, allies conduct urban warfare exercise in Poland
Approximately 300 soldiers from the United States, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Sweden, and the Czech Republic took part in NATO Exercise…