Defence News
Russia says it has doubled combat aircraft production
9 May 2026
Russia says it has doubled combat aircraft production
Russia claims it has doubled combat aircraft production since the start of the war in Ukraine, defense heavyweight Rostec chief Sergei…
Türkiye’s Sarsılmaz, Spain-based EM&E Group ink co-op MoU
9 May 2026
Türkiye’s Sarsılmaz, Spain-based EM&E Group ink co-op MoU
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation in defense technologies between Turkish company Sarsılmaz and Spain-based EM&E Group was…
Turkish defense now globally sought-after ecosystem
9 May 2026
Turkish defense now globally sought-after ecosystem
Türkiye’s defense industry has transformed into an ecosystem that is sought after, trusted and preferred not only in its region…
Romania Locks In Domestic MMPV 90 Corvette Production With Rheinmetall
8 May 2026
Romania Locks In Domestic MMPV 90 Corvette Production With Rheinmetall
Romania is moving ahead with its plan to acquire two light corvettes from Rheinmetall, with construction set to take place domestically…
DARPA complete first flight of XRQ-73 hybrid stealth drone
8 May 2026
DARPA complete first flight of XRQ-73 hybrid stealth drone
DARPA flew a hybrid-electric unmanned experimental aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in April 2026, marking the first flight milestone…
US Greenlights Jet Ranger X Helicopter Sale to Philippines
8 May 2026
US Greenlights Jet Ranger X Helicopter Sale to Philippines
The US State Department has approved a $150-million foreign military sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the…
French Aircraft Carrier Pre-Positions for Possible Hormuz Mission
8 May 2026
French Aircraft Carrier Pre-Positions for Possible Hormuz Mission
France’s aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle was on Wednesday heading towards the southern Red Sea to pre‑position for a…
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan
8 May 2026
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan
F-22 Raptors from Alaska and Virginia have arrived at Kadena Air Base in Japan, the latest rotation of America’s premier…
Turkish defense, aerospace exports top $2.8B in 4 months of 2026
8 May 2026
Turkish defense, aerospace exports top $2.8B in 4 months of 2026
Exports from Türkiye’s defense and aerospace sectors have exceeded $2.8 billion in the first four months of the year, jumping…
Türkiye, Kosovo sign military financial cooperation deal in Istanbul
8 May 2026
Türkiye, Kosovo sign military financial cooperation deal in Istanbul
Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Kosovo’s counterpart Ejup Maqedonci in Istanbul on the sidelines of a major defense…