Defence News
Ukraine Will Soon Receive Batch of PAC-3 Missiles From U.S. for its Patriot System
11 July 2026
Ukraine Will Soon Receive Batch of PAC-3 Missiles From U.S. for its Patriot System
In the coming days, Ukraine will receive a shipment of PAC-3 missiles from the United States for the Patriot air…
Aselsan lands nearly $1.7B deal to expand Türkiye’s air defense
11 July 2026
Aselsan lands nearly $1.7B deal to expand Türkiye’s air defense
Aselsan, Türkiye’s largest defense electronics company, announced Friday it had signed a contract worth approximately 1.47 billion euros ($1.68 billion)…
Germany Approves $7.2B Procurement of MEKO A-200 Frigates
10 July 2026
Germany Approves $7.2B Procurement of MEKO A-200 Frigates
Germany’s parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates for approximately 6.3 billion euros ($7.20…
Belgium to Order 10 NASAMS Air Defense Systems From Kongsberg
10 July 2026
Belgium to Order 10 NASAMS Air Defense Systems From Kongsberg
Belgium plans to order 10 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace through a cooperation agreement with the…
Philippines to Adopt Retired Japanese Navy Abukuma Warships
10 July 2026
Philippines to Adopt Retired Japanese Navy Abukuma Warships
The Philippines is planning to acquire five decommissioned Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The decision, verified…
Canada Orders Joint Strike Missiles for Future F-35 Fighter Fleet
10 July 2026
Canada Orders Joint Strike Missiles for Future F-35 Fighter Fleet
Canada has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace an approximately 800-million Canadian dollar ($564 million) contract to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for…
Germany Begins Serial Production of GEREON Ground Drones for Ukraine
10 July 2026
Germany Begins Serial Production of GEREON Ground Drones for Ukraine
The production launch marks the next phase of the companies’ strategic partnership signed in October 2025, to scale manufacturing of…
NATO Eyes Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton Drone for Maritime ISR
10 July 2026
NATO Eyes Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton Drone for Maritime ISR
NATO has signaled its intent to acquire Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton Drone, expanding the alliance’s maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance…
Switzerland, Austria Partner to Cut Defense Procurement Costs
10 July 2026
Switzerland, Austria Partner to Cut Defense Procurement Costs
Switzerland and Austria have agreed to cooperate on military procurement as both countries look to reduce costs and improve access…
Poland’s drone spending jumped 260-fold
10 July 2026
Poland’s drone spending jumped 260-fold
Poland’s spending on drones and counter-drone systems has grown 260-fold in under three years, reaching roughly $6.9 billion (26 billion…