Defence News
Mitsubishi Completes Assembly of 48th F-35A for Japan Air Self-Defense Force
19 June 2026
Mitsubishi Completes Assembly of 48th F-35A for Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Japan has completed assembly of the 48th F-35A fighter jet for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. User 358_SAKOYAN published photos of the…
Italian govt greenlights Leonardo-Baykar joint drone venture
19 June 2026
Italian govt greenlights Leonardo-Baykar joint drone venture
Italy’s government has issued approval to the joint venture between state-controlled defense group Leonardo and Türkiye’s powerhouse Baykar to produce…
Red Cat Introduces ‘Hellcat’ Small UAS With Ukraine-Informed Design
18 June 2026
Red Cat Introduces ‘Hellcat’ Small UAS With Ukraine-Informed Design
Built on the company’s Black Widow platform, Hellcat incorporates direct input from frontline operators, including Ukrainian drone teams. Red Cat…
Pentagon drops $300M on tiny decoys that trick missiles
18 June 2026
Pentagon drops $300M on tiny decoys that trick missiles
Alloy Surfaces Company, based in Aston, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $300 million modification on June 12, according to a latest…
France Orders Saab NLAW Anti-Tank Missiles
18 June 2026
France Orders Saab NLAW Anti-Tank Missiles
France has selected Saab’s next generation light anti-tank weapon (NLAW), adding a combat-proven missile system to its infantry arsenal. Deliveries are scheduled…
Canada to Adopt Italy’s M-346 Master Trainer Jet
18 June 2026
Canada to Adopt Italy’s M-346 Master Trainer Jet
Canada has announced it will pursue acquisition of the Leonardo M-346 Master transonic training aircraft from Italy. Negotiations for a potential sale…
U.S. Army wants to keep buying Javelin missiles for 10 more years
18 June 2026
U.S. Army wants to keep buying Javelin missiles for 10 more years
The shoulder-fired missile that Ukrainian soldiers have used to destroy hundreds of Russian tanks is about to become the subject…
KNDS Unveils MARS 3 MLRS With NSM Capability and 300-km Range
18 June 2026
KNDS Unveils MARS 3 MLRS With NSM Capability and 300-km Range
KNDS Deutschland presented the MARS 3 multiple launch rocket system, which is positioned as a replacement for the M270, at…
France places massive order for FN Herstal’s ultralight machine gun
18 June 2026
France places massive order for FN Herstal’s ultralight machine gun
The French Army has placed an order for several thousand FN Evolys machine guns from Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal, marking…
Lockheed Martin unveils HIMARS FLEX with double firepower
18 June 2026
Lockheed Martin unveils HIMARS FLEX with double firepower
Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System…