Defence News
Taiwan to Acquire More Than 2,000 Altius Drones From Anduril
29 August 2026
Taiwan to Acquire More Than 2,000 Altius Drones From Anduril
Taiwan is further strengthening its asymmetric capabilities by acquiring more than 2,000 Altius uncrewed aerial vehicles from US defense company…
Italy to Provide Ukraine With Aster 30 Missiles and Four SAMP/T NG Systems
29 August 2026
Italy to Provide Ukraine With Aster 30 Missiles and Four SAMP/T NG Systems
The Italian government is preparing its 13th military aid package for Ukraine, which will include advanced surface-to-air missile systems, interceptor…
U.S. Army contractor Firehawk successfully tests Hydra-70 rockets
29 August 2026
U.S. Army contractor Firehawk successfully tests Hydra-70 rockets
Firehawk successfully fired six Hydra-70 rockets in a live-fire test at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, the company said Friday, achieving…
Russia begins construction on new Lada-class submarine
29 August 2026
Russia begins construction on new Lada-class submarine
Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation held a keel-laying ceremony this week at its Admiralty Shipyards for a new Project 677 Lada-class…
South Korea Upgrades K2 Tanks with APS and C-UAS
29 August 2026
South Korea Upgrades K2 Tanks with APS and C-UAS
South Korea is upgrading its K2 main battle tanks with an active protection system (APS), counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), and…
Russia Used the 9M723-2 Iskander-1000 Missile Against Kyiv for the First Time
29 August 2026
Russia Used the 9M723-2 Iskander-1000 Missile Against Kyiv for the First Time
Russia used the upgraded 9M723-2 ballistic missile, codenamed Iskander-1000, for the first time. It was deployed during one of the…
AP: U.S. Forces in Europe Face Critical Shortage of Patriot Interceptor Missiles
29 August 2026
AP: U.S. Forces in Europe Face Critical Shortage of Patriot Interceptor Missiles
U.S. forces in Europe are facing a critical shortage of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles, largely due to the ongoing…
North Korea Threatens Decisive Response Over U.S. Missile Sale to South Korea
29 August 2026
North Korea Threatens Decisive Response Over U.S. Missile Sale to South Korea
North Korea condemned the U.S. decision to approve the potential sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and equipment worth $125 million…
Türkiye’s next-gen cruise missile completes ground-launched tests
29 August 2026
Türkiye’s next-gen cruise missile completes ground-launched tests
Türkiye said Thursday it had completed firing tests of the Çakır next-generation cruise missile, which struck both land and sea…
Taiwan’s First Two F-16 Viper Block 70 Fighters to Arrive Soon
28 August 2026
Taiwan’s First Two F-16 Viper Block 70 Fighters to Arrive Soon
Taiwan’s first pair of F-16 Viper Block 70 combat aircraft is set to land in the East Asian country soon,…