Defence News
Ukraine faces 8x more jet-powered Russian drones than last year
15 June 2026
Ukraine faces 8x more jet-powered Russian drones than last year
Russia has sharply accelerated its use of jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine in 2026, with its forces already launching 1,400…
Pentagon awards $2.3B F-35 sustainment contract to Lockheed Martin
15 June 2026
Pentagon awards $2.3B F-35 sustainment contract to Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2.3 billion contract to establish and sustain new operating sites for the…
US Navy orders 50 prototypes of its cheap new hypersonic weapon
15 June 2026
US Navy orders 50 prototypes of its cheap new hypersonic weapon
Hypersonic weapons have long been the most expensive category of precision strike munitions in any military’s arsenal, costing tens of…
Italy and Germany set to showcase their new tank at Eurosatory
15 June 2026
Italy and Germany set to showcase their new tank at Eurosatory
Two of Europe’s largest defense companies are about to put their first jointly developed main battle tank on public display, revealing…
Sweden Says Russia May Test NATO ‘Cohesion’
15 June 2026
Sweden Says Russia May Test NATO ‘Cohesion’
Russia could make military “advances” against NATO countries relatively soon if the Kremlin found the timing favorable, Sweden’s parliamentary defense…
NATO to Cut Kosovo Peacekeeper Numbers
15 June 2026
NATO to Cut Kosovo Peacekeeper Numbers
NATO said it will cut troop numbers in its peacekeeping mission in Kosovo as the security situation has improved. The…
Russia develops new coastal drone interceptor
15 June 2026
Russia develops new coastal drone interceptor
Russia’s defense industry used its premier naval exhibition to show off a new automated system that uses interceptor drones guided…
Eurofighter Radar Enters Live Operational Testing Phase
12 June 2026
Eurofighter Radar Enters Live Operational Testing Phase
HENSOLDT and Indra have started live operational testing of the new Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1 (ECRS Mk1) for German and…
Russia Plans Deployment of Up to 115,000 Troops Near NATO Borders After Ukraine War
12 June 2026
Russia Plans Deployment of Up to 115,000 Troops Near NATO Borders After Ukraine War
Russia is expanding military bases and strengthening forces along its borders with Northern European and Baltic states. According to estimates…
Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T air defense system
12 June 2026
Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T air defense system
Diehl Defence has developed a new generation of its compact mobile air defense system and unveiled it on the eve…