UK Navy to buy six vessels, enters new ‘golden age’ of shipbuildingThe country also plans to give its future frigates the ability to attack land-based targets.5 hours ago
Ukraine, Russia race to shield battle tanks from exploding dronesFirst-person-view drones threaten everything that moves on the front lines of Ukraine's defense against Russian invaders.15 hours ago
EuropeUK picks companies for billion-dollar hypersonic missile programIn Britain and mainland Europe defense companies are chasing new programs aimed at fielding fast strike weapons.
Canada wants to boost munitions lines with critical minerals expansionCanada hopes to tap into its vast critical minerals reserves to boost munitions productions while lessening dependence on China.30 hours ago
Putin replaces defense minister at key moment in the Ukraine warOver the weekend, President Vladimir Putin replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu — the longest serving member of his Cabinet.30 hours ago
US Army experiments with long-endurance drones, balloons in PhilippinesThe Extended Range Sensing and Effects Company used Balikatan to test capabilities as it develops requirements for the force.31 hours ago
Pentagon seeks to expand special ops authorities for friendly nationsThe Pentagon hopes expanding these authorities will allow it to bolster support for Taiwan and the Baltics against China and Russia.2 days ago
US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drillSome of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.2 days ago
Pentagon announces $400 million in Ukraine arms transfersThe new package includes air defense munitions, missiles, ammunition and armored vehicles.4 days ago
Italy mulls delivery of another SAMP/T system to Ukraine, says sourceThe battery Italy would send is based in Kuwait and is one of five now operated by Italy, after one was sent to Ukraine last year.4 days ago
Germany to buy US HIMARS launchers for UkraineThe swap follows through on a workaround designed when the fate of a $61 billion bill for military aid to Ukraine was still iffy in Congress.4 days ago
Japan’s defense chief calls for more counter-drone techThe move comes in the wake of drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showing a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted port.5 days ago
US Army sends HIMARS rocket launcher island-hopping in the PhilippinesThe U.S. Army and its joint partners rapidly transported and operated HIMARS rocket launchers across the Philippines during Balikatan 2024.5 days ago
Fincantieri buys Leonardo’s torpedo unit in deal that could reach $446MOriginally known as WASS, the torpedo unit saw €160 million in revenue last year.5 days ago
Former CYBERCOM boss Nakasone to lead Vanderbilt defense instituteThe move follows a yearslong stint overseeing elite military hackers and global intelligence collection.5 days ago
Israeli labor dispute could disrupt production of Arrow 3 weaponThe Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union has announced a labor dispute and is threatening to disrupt the company’s supply to its customers.5 days ago
Confusion swirls over Western tank caveats in UkraineThere are no Dutch restrictions on Ukrainian forces using donated Leopard tanks in combat, as Ukrainian soldiers said they are still using US-made Abrams.6 days ago
US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.6 days ago
EU nears deal on Russian frozen assets that could buy arms for UkraineThe deal should free up to 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) a year for Kyiv, of which 90% could be spent on ammunition and other military equipment.6 days ago