Defence News
Europe’s Anti-Ballistic Shield Takes Form With New Ukrainian Interceptor
16 July 2026
Europe’s Anti-Ballistic Shield Takes Form With New Ukrainian Interceptor
FP-7.X reaches 2,000 meters per second with radar and thermal homing guidance, forming the backbone of the pan-European Freyja shield.…
Lockheed Martin Begins Production of Czechia’s Firehawk Helicopters in Poland
16 July 2026
Lockheed Martin Begins Production of Czechia’s Firehawk Helicopters in Poland
Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary PZL Mielec has kicked off the production of two of Czechia’s Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters in Poland. The…
UK’s New AW149 Helicopters to Fly With GE Aerospace Engines
16 July 2026
UK’s New AW149 Helicopters to Fly With GE Aerospace Engines
Leonardo has selected GE Aerospace to supply the engines for 23 AW149 helicopters being delivered under the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) New Medium…
Germany’s Helsing to Build HX-2 Strike Drones in West Virginia
16 July 2026
Germany’s Helsing to Build HX-2 Strike Drones in West Virginia
German defense technology firm Helsing will invest $50 million to open a manufacturing facility for its HX-2 strike drone in West Virginia…
Defeating 2016 coup attempt was ‘declaration of independence’ for Türkiye Century: Erdogan
16 July 2026
Defeating 2016 coup attempt was ‘declaration of independence’ for Türkiye Century: Erdogan
In a message marking the 10th anniversary of the July 15 failed coup attempt, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye…
South Korean F-15K Slam Eagle Fighters to Receive EPAWSS EW Suite
15 July 2026
South Korean F-15K Slam Eagle Fighters to Receive EPAWSS EW Suite
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fighters are set to receive BAE Systems’ AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive…
Nine Countries Join Ukraine in Forming the Anti-Ballistic Coalition
15 July 2026
Nine Countries Join Ukraine in Forming the Anti-Ballistic Coalition
Ukraine and nine European countries have formed the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which will accelerate the development of air defense systems. This…
France to arm Ukraine with 16 Rafale jets and missile licenses
15 July 2026
France to arm Ukraine with 16 Rafale jets and missile licenses
France will let Ukraine build its own French-designed cruise missiles, guided bombs, and air defense interceptors on Ukrainian soil, President…
Pentagon Plans Major JASSM, LRASM Production Expansion After Iran Strikes
15 July 2026
Pentagon Plans Major JASSM, LRASM Production Expansion After Iran Strikes
The US Department of Defense and the US Air Force plan a major expansion in the production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and…
Germany Buys Advanced Puma Tactical Drones From AeroVironment
15 July 2026
Germany Buys Advanced Puma Tactical Drones From AeroVironment
The contract covers Puma AE (All Environment) and Puma LE (Long Endurance) aircraft. AeroVironment has won a $30.9 million contract…