Defence News
Trump reportedly furious over Netanyahu’s criticism of Türkiye F-35 deal
20 July 2026
Trump reportedly furious over Netanyahu’s criticism of Türkiye F-35 deal
President Donald Trump was “p***** off” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public criticism of a proposed U.S. sale of…
Europe Pushes Into Exo-Atmospheric Missile Defense With Bliksem EXO Interceptor
18 July 2026
Europe Pushes Into Exo-Atmospheric Missile Defense With Bliksem EXO Interceptor
Bliksem EXO uses kinetic hit-to-kill technology to destroy ballistic missiles through direct collision in space. Europe is taking its missile…
Saab to Deliver Combat Systems for Germany’s New MEKO A-200 Frigates
18 July 2026
Saab to Deliver Combat Systems for Germany’s New MEKO A-200 Frigates
German shipbuilder TKMS has awarded Saab an 8.7-billion Swedish kronor ($900 million) contract to deliver and integrate combat systems, composite…
Ukraine and EU to Build Drone Factories in Europe
18 July 2026
Ukraine and EU to Build Drone Factories in Europe
As part of a new defense-industrial partnership between Ukraine and the European Union, the parties have concluded a bilateral agreement…
BAE Delivers First UK-Made Artillery Barrel Forgings to Ukraine
18 July 2026
BAE Delivers First UK-Made Artillery Barrel Forgings to Ukraine
BAE Systems has delivered the first four of 150 artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine under a 61-million-pound ($82-million) contract, marking…
South Korea to Build $36M AI Defense Robotics Hub
18 July 2026
South Korea to Build $36M AI Defense Robotics Hub
The new innovation hub will unite government, industry, academia, and the military to accelerate AI-powered defense robotics from research to…
Belgium Orders Polaris MRZR D4 Tactical Vehicles for Special Operations
18 July 2026
Belgium Orders Polaris MRZR D4 Tactical Vehicles for Special Operations
Belgium has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a $10.6-million contract to supply MRZR D4 tactical all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for the…
Japan taps a German company for its drone-killer program
18 July 2026
Japan taps a German company for its drone-killer program
Japan’s military procurement agency has handed a German drone company a foothold in one of the most urgent defense priorities…
The Oceanus17 ocean drone was built in Britain—it can remain on a mission for up to 100 days
18 July 2026
The Oceanus17 ocean drone was built in Britain—it can remain on a mission for up to 100 days
The British company ZeroUSV has developed the Oceanus17, an ocean-class unmanned surface vehicle, which is set to begin sea trials…
Turkish foreign minister meets Ukrainian president in Kyiv
18 July 2026
Turkish foreign minister meets Ukrainian president in Kyiv
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. No further details…