Defence News
Airbus Debuts Another Loyal Wingman Platform, ‘Ravenstorm’
12 June 2026
Airbus Debuts Another Loyal Wingman Platform, ‘Ravenstorm’
The U760 Ravenstorm is a 13-meter uncrewed wingman capable of striking ground targets and jamming enemy air defenses. Airbus is…
Ukraine Approves 175 New Weapon Systems, 93% Produced Locally
12 June 2026
Ukraine Approves 175 New Weapon Systems, 93% Produced Locally
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved 175 new weapons and military equipment systems for operational use by the country’s armed forces, with…
US Navy Accepts Sixth John Lewis-Class Replenishment Oiler Vessel
12 June 2026
US Navy Accepts Sixth John Lewis-Class Replenishment Oiler Vessel
The US Navy has officially accepted its sixth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler vessel, the USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), from General…
Swiss army buys DONAR wheeled cannon
12 June 2026
Swiss army buys DONAR wheeled cannon
Switzerland has signed its largest artillery procurement contract in decades, ordering 32 wheeled self-propelled howitzers from European defense group KNDS…
Airbus to add drone interceptors to H145M helicopters
12 June 2026
Airbus to add drone interceptors to H145M helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and German drone technology company Quantum Systems have agreed to explore mounting counter-drone interceptors on military helicopters, starting…
Turkish officials outline integration plans with Syria
12 June 2026
Turkish officials outline integration plans with Syria
Türkiye strongly supports Syrian government to help lift embargoes imposed by US and EU, Turkish trade minister says. Turkish officials…
Rafale Jet Conducts First Supersonic Flight Launch of MICA NG Missile
11 June 2026
Rafale Jet Conducts First Supersonic Flight Launch of MICA NG Missile
A Rafale fighter jet has successfully fired the MBDA-made MICA NG missile during its second development firing test, marking the…
Firing Straight From a Phone: US Army Rolls Out New App for Controlling Mortars
11 June 2026
Firing Straight From a Phone: US Army Rolls Out New App for Controlling Mortars
The US Army built a mortar fire control app that runs on smartphones and tablets, replacing legacy laptop-based systems. American…
New Ukrainian Tech Automates 95% of Entire Shahed Drone Interception Process
11 June 2026
New Ukrainian Tech Automates 95% of Entire Shahed Drone Interception Process
Ukraine’s new counter-drone system automates 95 percent of the interception sequence, from launch to terminal engagement. An emerging Ukrainian counter-drone…
Germany to Order 23 New Bergepanzer 3 A2s to Replace Vehicles Transferred to Ukraine
11 June 2026
Germany to Order 23 New Bergepanzer 3 A2s to Replace Vehicles Transferred to Ukraine
Germany plans to purchase 23 new Bergepanzer 3 A2 Büffel armored recovery vehicles to replace obsolete Bergepanzer 2 vehicles, as…