Defence News
Türkiye as an emerging actor in global energy politics
6 February 2025
Türkiye as an emerging actor in global energy politics
Türkiye boosts energy security, expands hydrocarbon exploration and aims to become a global energy hub For almost 100 years, the…
Report: Saab Opens UK Manufacturing Facility for Radars, Underwater Robotics
6 February 2025
Report: Saab Opens UK Manufacturing Facility for Radars, Underwater Robotics
Saab UK has officially opened a defense manufacturing facility in Fareham, Hampshire, to develop the Swedish firm’s radar systems and underwater robotics…
Taiwanese Army Begins Training on US-Supplied Abrams Tanks
6 February 2025
Taiwanese Army Begins Training on US-Supplied Abrams Tanks
The Taiwanese Army has officially begun training on the first batch of M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks, which arrived from the…
USAF F-35 Drops Two GBU-54 Bombs in First Dual Release Test
6 February 2025
USAF F-35 Drops Two GBU-54 Bombs in First Dual Release Test
The US Air Force has carried out the first dual external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an…
Lockheed Wins $551M US Navy Submarine EW Contract
6 February 2025
Lockheed Wins $551M US Navy Submarine EW Contract
Lockheed Martin has secured a $551-million contract to equip current and future US Navy submarines with advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems. The…
Russia unveils first T-90M with Arena-M protection system
6 February 2025
Russia unveils first T-90M with Arena-M protection system
Russia’s UralVagonZavod, the country’s leading tank manufacturer, has officially showcased the first T-90M main battle tank equipped with the Arena-M…
Türkiye, Hungary prioritize strategic cooperation in defense industry
6 February 2025
Türkiye, Hungary prioritize strategic cooperation in defense industry
Türkiye and Hungary have established a working group to collaborate in the defense industry. “We have taken the first steps…
Lockheed to Upgrade Trident II D5 Missile for US Navy
5 February 2025
Lockheed to Upgrade Trident II D5 Missile for US Navy
Lockheed Martin has secured a $383-million contract modification to develop a next-generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile for the US…
Report: Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons
5 February 2025
Report: Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons
Ukraine has begun deploying laser weapons against Russian forces, with the technology already striking enemy targets, according to Vadym Sukharevskyi,…
Moroccan Military Reveals First Apache Attack Helicopters
5 February 2025
Moroccan Military Reveals First Apache Attack Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces has unveiled the first three AH-64E Apache combat helicopters purchased from the US. The aircraft…