Defence News
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…
Abrams tank support tab crosses $1B after latest Army award
29 April 2026
Abrams tank support tab crosses $1B after latest Army award
General Dynamics Land Systems quietly crossed a significant threshold this week, pulling in a $13.5 million contract modification that pushed…
U.S. Special Operations launches push for next-gen maritime weapons
29 April 2026
U.S. Special Operations launches push for next-gen maritime weapons
U.S. Special Operations Command published a broad industry solicitation on Friday, calling on companies, nonprofits, and research organizations to join…
Ukraine reveals what’s inside Russia’s newest cruise missile
29 April 2026
Ukraine reveals what’s inside Russia’s newest cruise missile
Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate has published a detailed technical breakdown of a previously obscure Russian cruise missile developed specifically for…
U.S. Orders Over 100 IFPC Increment 2 Air Defense Launchers
29 April 2026
U.S. Orders Over 100 IFPC Increment 2 Air Defense Launchers
U.S.-based company Leidos has been awarded a $617 million contract by the U.S. Army to manufacture additional launchers for the…
France to Develop APKWS-Style Rocket for Rafale and Tiger Aircraft
29 April 2026
France to Develop APKWS-Style Rocket for Rafale and Tiger Aircraft
France has begun developing a new guided 68mm rocket for counter-drone operations. The system is being developed for the Dassault…
Poland to Create Drone Fleet With Support From Ukraine and EU
29 April 2026
Poland to Create Drone Fleet With Support From Ukraine and EU
Poland and Ukraine have announced a joint project to create a so-called drone fleet, which will combine Polish funding with…
Russia Successfully Launches Angara-1.2 Carrier Rocket With Unknown Payload
28 April 2026
Russia Successfully Launches Angara-1.2 Carrier Rocket With Unknown Payload
The Russian Aerospace Forces conducted the launch of the Angara-1.2 carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome This was reported on…
Australia Invests $855M for Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Truck
28 April 2026
Australia Invests $855M for Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Truck
Australia has committed to investing a total of 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’…
Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation
28 April 2026
Russia, North Korea Agree ‘Long-Term’ Military Cooperation
Russia and North Korea have agreed to “long-term” military cooperation, Russia’s defense ministry said Sunday, as Moscow’s military chief visited…