Defence News
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine: Russia Exceeds Annual Missile Production Target
11 August 2026
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine: Russia Exceeds Annual Missile Production Target
Russia is exceeding its annual missile production target, maintaining monthly production at 110–120% of the planned level. Major General Vadym…
Australia to Place First AIM-260 Missile Order Under $500M+ Deal
11 August 2026
Australia to Place First AIM-260 Missile Order Under $500M+ Deal
Canberra is committing nearly 736 million Australian dollars ($520.1 million) to arm the Royal Australian Air Force with the AIM-260…
Germany, Netherlands Order 69 Additional Boxer RCT30 IFVs
11 August 2026
Germany, Netherlands Order 69 Additional Boxer RCT30 IFVs
ARTEC, a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has been contracted to procure 69 additional Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting…
Trump’s Board of Peace claims Gaza plan can end ‘cycle of violence’
11 August 2026
Trump’s Board of Peace claims Gaza plan can end ‘cycle of violence’
The head of President Trump’s Board of Peace said the Gaza peace plan is the only path to ending Middle…
Pentagon plans 2026 tests and 2027 orbital flights for Golden Dome space interceptors in $3.2 billion prototype race
10 August 2026
Pentagon plans 2026 tests and 2027 orbital flights for Golden Dome space interceptors in $3.2 billion prototype race
The Pentagon aims to begin testing space-based missile interceptors by the end of 2026, with the first orbital flight demonstrations…
Russia has made its new RVV-SDM air-to-air missile available for export
10 August 2026
Russia has made its new RVV-SDM air-to-air missile available for export
Rosoboronexport has launched an international marketing campaign for Russia’s new RVV-SDM medium-range air-to-air missile. The weapon, developed and manufactured by…
India Seeks to Join Development of French FCAS Fighter
10 August 2026
India Seeks to Join Development of French FCAS Fighter
India has begun official steps toward joining France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter program. Opex360 reported this, citing documents…
Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Record $60.1 Billion for 2027
10 August 2026
Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Record $60.1 Billion for 2027
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a record ¥8.9 trillion ($60.1 billion) for fiscal year 2027, as Tokyo continues to…
Jet-Powered JDAM-LR Enters Production
10 August 2026
Jet-Powered JDAM-LR Enters Production
Boeing has received approval to begin production of JDAM-LR (GBU-75) precision-guided munitions for the U.S. Navy. This was reported in…
U.S. Army soldiers put the Rogue 1 reusable attack drone to the test
10 August 2026
U.S. Army soldiers put the Rogue 1 reusable attack drone to the test
A soldier in the California desert flips a switch, and a small drone lifts off the ground carrying the ability…