Defence News
UK launches new maritime force to defend Europe
1 May 2026
UK launches new maritime force to defend Europe
Naval chiefs from across Northern Europe have signed a statement of intent to develop a formal Northern Navies initiative, the…
U.S. pours $163M into key Pacific range used for missile defense tests
30 April 2026
U.S. pours $163M into key Pacific range used for missile defense tests
Two separate contracts awarded within days of each other are pouring more than $163 million into the Reagan Test Site…
Ukraine Plans to Deploy 50,000 Unmanned Ground Vehicles
30 April 2026
Ukraine Plans to Deploy 50,000 Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Ukraine is accelerating the integration of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), aiming to field at least 50,000 systems this year as…
Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires
30 April 2026
Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires
Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to enhance the army’s long-range…
MQ-25A Stingray Unmanned Tanker Flies for First Time in Key Naval Milestone
30 April 2026
MQ-25A Stingray Unmanned Tanker Flies for First Time in Key Naval Milestone
Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray completed its first autonomous flight, advancing US Navy carrier operations with unmanned aerial refueling capability. Naval aviation…
Taiwan Eyes Robot Dogs for Urban, Frontline Ops
30 April 2026
Taiwan Eyes Robot Dogs for Urban, Frontline Ops
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense plans to deploy robotic dogs for combat, scouting, and resupply tasks as part of a broader push…
Poland Tests New AI-Enabled Acoustic Drone Detection, Electronic Warfare Systems
30 April 2026
Poland Tests New AI-Enabled Acoustic Drone Detection, Electronic Warfare Systems
Poland uses acoustic detection and EW systems in recent trials. New acoustic and electronic warfare systems have entered field evaluations in Poland…
Türkiye’s Sarsılmaz to showcase end-to-end ecosystem at SAHA EXPO
30 April 2026
Türkiye’s Sarsılmaz to showcase end-to-end ecosystem at SAHA EXPO
Turkish defense company Sarsılmaz, recognized for its small weapons production, is readying to showcase its end-to-end defense ecosystem approach, ranging from weapon…
U.S. Army procures Condor drones for evaluation
29 April 2026
U.S. Army procures Condor drones for evaluation
The U.S. Army procured ten Valinor Condor unmanned aerial vehicles for flight testing and evaluation at Arcane Thunder 26, according…
Denmark chooses European missile shield over U.S. Patriot
29 April 2026
Denmark chooses European missile shield over U.S. Patriot
French defense-electronics firm Thales announced on April 21 that Denmark has signed a contract for the SAMP/T NG long-range air…