Defence News
UAE Orders New THAAD Launchers From U.S.
15 August 2026
UAE Orders New THAAD Launchers From U.S.
The United States has awarded a contract to produce additional launchers for the THAAD missile defense system for the United…
Türkiye successfully test-fires newly developed bunker-busting munition
15 August 2026
Türkiye successfully test-fires newly developed bunker-busting munition
Türkiye’s top defense contractor Aselsan said its newly developed Tolun P precision-guided bunker-busting munition successfully struck its target during a…
Ukraine’s F-Drones Debuts Upgraded LITAVR UAS to Hunt Russian Shaheds Faster
14 August 2026
Ukraine’s F-Drones Debuts Upgraded LITAVR UAS to Hunt Russian Shaheds Faster
F-Drones CEO Stanislav Khutor confirmed that the new LITAVR+ interceptor has passed factory testing and is now undergoing live simulations.…
Russia Capable of Producing Up to 80 Banderol Missiles per Month
14 August 2026
Russia Capable of Producing Up to 80 Banderol Missiles per Month
Russia is capable of producing up to 80 S8000 Banderol missiles per month, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) of…
U.S. Navy awards $150 million contract to overhaul USS Boxer
14 August 2026
U.S. Navy awards $150 million contract to overhaul USS Boxer
The U.S. Navy awarded BAE Systems a $149.8 million contract to overhaul USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship that turned…
A New Indonesian USV Brings AI and a 150-Kilogram Warhead to the Fight
14 August 2026
A New Indonesian USV Brings AI and a 150-Kilogram Warhead to the Fight
Kamikaze USV uses AI-powered target identification, reaches speeds of 55 knots, and carries a 150-kilogram warhead. The Indonesian Navy is…
Lockheed Live-Fires Kodiak Containerized GMLRS Launcher
14 August 2026
Lockheed Live-Fires Kodiak Containerized GMLRS Launcher
Lockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire test of a containerized launcher designed to fire Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions…
Lockheed to build new missile launchers for the UAE
14 August 2026
Lockheed to build new missile launchers for the UAE
The Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a $211.4 million contract modification to build new Configuration 3 THAAD launchers for…
Russia Uses Drones to Probe Weak Spots in Europe’s Air Defenses — Bundeswehr General
14 August 2026
Russia Uses Drones to Probe Weak Spots in Europe’s Air Defenses — Bundeswehr General
Russia systematically uses drones to conduct reconnaissance of air defense systems in Europe and identify their vulnerabilities that can be…
Poland weighs new Patriot missile transfer to Ukraine
14 August 2026
Poland weighs new Patriot missile transfer to Ukraine
Poland is considering transferring another batch of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, with a decision expected within days, Polish Deputy Defense…