Defence News
Russia Says Captured Two Villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk Region
25 August 2025
Russia Says Captured Two Villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk Region
Russia said its forces in east Ukraine had taken two villages in the Donetsk region, upping military pressure on the…
Successful trial of Türkiye’s Şimşek target drone system completed
25 August 2025
Successful trial of Türkiye’s Şimşek target drone system completed
Türkiye’s top defense official said Friday that the Şimşek high-speed target drone system had been successfully tested. With its lightning…
Another US military mini shuttle launches on a secret mission
23 August 2025
Another US military mini shuttle launches on a secret mission
Another U.S. military mini shuttle blasted off Thursday night to conduct classified experiments in space. Launched by SpaceX, the space plane with no…
Ukraine reveals details of new long-range cruise missile
23 August 2025
Ukraine reveals details of new long-range cruise missile
Ukrainian officials have released new details about their ambitious FP-5 Flamingo missile program, confirming that the weapon was conceived, developed,…
Report: Russia Is Teaching Drone Warfare in Schools, UK Says
23 August 2025
Report: Russia Is Teaching Drone Warfare in Schools, UK Says
UK Defence Intelligence has revealed that Russia is integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) training into its national education system. More…
British Army Demos Javelin Anti-Tank Missile With Boxer Vehicle
23 August 2025
British Army Demos Javelin Anti-Tank Missile With Boxer Vehicle
The British Army has demonstrated the integration of the Javelin anti-tank missile with the Boxer armored vehicle, marking a key…
US Approves Sale of 160 Javelin Light Anti-Tank Missiles to Australia
23 August 2025
US Approves Sale of 160 Javelin Light Anti-Tank Missiles to Australia
The US State Department has approved a potential $97.3-million sale of over 150 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) and…
US Army Takes Delivery of P550 Small UAS From Aerovironment
23 August 2025
US Army Takes Delivery of P550 Small UAS From Aerovironment
AeroVironment has delivered an initial batch of P550 small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to the US Army under the Long-Range…
French Firm Arquus to Deliver Bastion Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
23 August 2025
French Firm Arquus to Deliver Bastion Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
French defense contractor Arquus is set to deliver 50 Bastion armored vehicles to Ukraine, part of a larger 61-unit deal,…
Taiwan Plans Defense Budget Increase to Over 3% of GDP
23 August 2025
Taiwan Plans Defense Budget Increase to Over 3% of GDP
Taiwan’s government plans to increase its 2026 defense budget to more than three percent of GDP, the premier said Thursday,…