Defence News
EU Allocates Funds for Purchase of 16 Gripen Fighter Jets for Ukraine
1 August 2026
EU Allocates Funds for Purchase of 16 Gripen Fighter Jets for Ukraine
The European Commission is allocating €3.47 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles, air defense systems, and fighter jets. This was…
Japan Tests Tomahawk Cruise Missile from Its Own Destroyer for the First Time
1 August 2026
Japan Tests Tomahawk Cruise Missile from Its Own Destroyer for the First Time
Japan has tested a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time from the destroyer JS Chokai, equipped with the Aegis…
Ukraine to Receive Long-Range Missiles Funded Through EU Loans
1 August 2026
Ukraine to Receive Long-Range Missiles Funded Through EU Loans
Ukraine will receive €1.5 billion in 2026 to purchase medium- and long-range missiles under a European Union defense loan program.…
U.S. Army evaluates DropShip, a drone built for risky resupply missions
1 August 2026
U.S. Army evaluates DropShip, a drone built for risky resupply missions
An electric cargo drone that did not exist ten weeks ago just spent days flying nonstop supply runs for one…
Rheinmetall gets deal for 72 new British Army howitzers
1 August 2026
Rheinmetall gets deal for 72 new British Army howitzers
Rheinmetall announced it secured a supply contract to deliver 72 weapon systems, along with associated equipment and services, for the…
Taiwan teams up with a US firm to build AI-guided attack boats
1 August 2026
Taiwan teams up with a US firm to build AI-guided attack boats
Taiwan’s homegrown drone maker just showed off a fleet of AI-powered attack boats designed to patrol the waters around an…
Navantia Completes First Static Dive of Spain’s S-82 Submarine
1 August 2026
Navantia Completes First Static Dive of Spain’s S-82 Submarine
Navantia has completed the first static dive of the S-82 Narciso Monturiol, marking another milestone in Spain’s S-80 submarine program. The test…
South Korea’s envoy cites Kaan jets for closer ties with Türkiye
1 August 2026
South Korea’s envoy cites Kaan jets for closer ties with Türkiye
South Korea’s new ambassador to Türkiye, Boo Sukjong, said the two countries have significant potential to expand defense cooperation, particularly in next-generation…
SpaceX to Launch 18 US Space Force Missions Under $1.6B Contracts
31 July 2026
SpaceX to Launch 18 US Space Force Missions Under $1.6B Contracts
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured two contracts worth $1.6 billion to provide 18 military rocket launch services for the US Space Force.…
South Korea Picks Hanwha’s Arion-SMET for Landmark UGV Acquisition
31 July 2026
South Korea Picks Hanwha’s Arion-SMET for Landmark UGV Acquisition
South Korea selected Hanwha’s Arion-SMET as its first army UGV acquisition, covering logistics, reconnaissance, and armed support roles. A six-wheeled,…