Slovak defense show carries on after Fico shootingIt was business as usual amid the mortars and cannons on the show floor of the IDEB exhibition in Bratislava.1 minute ago
French defense committee takes swipe at German industry tackLeaders in Berlin and Paris have managed to quell bilateral industry animosities in key projects, but grievances continue to bubble under the surface.2 hours ago
EuropeSlovakia debuts rapid-fire mortar at local defense showDefense Minister Robert Kalinak presented the weapon during the country’s flagship defense fair in the capital of Bratislava.
Australia unveils record $37 billion defense budgetNuclear-powered submarines are starting to consume an enormous portion of the budget as the trilateral AUKUS agreement progresses.26 hours ago
US and Japan sign agreement to co-develop hypersonic interceptorThe Japanese government has flagged hypersonic missile defense as an urgent capability, citing recent developments in the region.28 hours ago
UK Navy to buy six vessels, enter new ‘golden age’ of shipbuildingThe country also plans to give its future frigates the ability to attack land-based targets.2 days 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.2 days ago
UK picks companies for billion-dollar hypersonic missile programIn Britain and mainland Europe defense companies are chasing new programs aimed at fielding fast strike weapons.2 days ago
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.3 days 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.3 days 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.3 days 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.3 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.4 days ago
Pentagon announces $400 million in Ukraine arms transfersThe new package includes air defense munitions, missiles, ammunition and armored vehicles.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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 2024.6 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.7 days ago