Defense News

Pentagon official asks Asian allies to invest more in defense to deter aggression

Ukraine war briefing: We will build missiles the way we built drones

US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones

EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

China to send rocket launchers to Iran

Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months

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Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

Ukraine’s strike on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea sparks a diplomatic flashpoint, with Tehran accusing Kyiv of a criminal act and hinting at retaliation.

Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian warship, vessels transporting Iran-linked cargo

Ukraine has executed long-range strikes targeting Russian infrastructure and vessels transporting Iran-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea.

New British prime minister gains early defense win with Canada fighter jet tie-up

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Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile

Electric air taxis go to war

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Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight

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Canada Orders 190 More LAV 6 ACSV Vehicles for $1.4B, Same Platform Already Sent 124 Units to Ukraine With 35 More Promised in 2026

Canada has committed $1.4 billion to acquire 190 additional LAV 6 Armored Combat Support Vehicles from General Dynamics.

CIA Director Says AI Drones Reduce Russian Recruits’ Battlefield Lifespan to Minutes

The CIA Director reports that AI drones have reduced the average survival time of Russian recruits on the Ukrainian battlefield to minutes.

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

The 2026 Farnborough Airshow marks a strategic pivot as global conflicts shift the industry focus from aircraft to weaponry.

Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks

US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attacks in Jordan

Drone Ship Maker Saronic Announces New $3B Shipyard In Texas Capable of Building 850-Foot Vessels

Saab receives order to equip the German Navy’s new F128 frigates

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German military to join French nuclear exercise for first time

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Zelenskyy ousts reformer Fedorov as defense minister amid Ukraine government reshuffle

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9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja

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Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says

Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shifts

Allies gather to discuss increased air defense aid for Ukraine

Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation

European defense tech firm Helsing has secured $1.8 billion in Series E funding, reaching a valuation of $18 billion.

Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home

Patriot missile deal and Trump’s praise for Zelensky put pressure on Russia

Ukraine is moving toward producing its own Patriot missile systems amid shifting U.S. political support and strategic NATO interests.

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China is demonstrating sensitive submarine-launched ballistic missile capabilities as part of its nuclear deterrent strategy.

Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation

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NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump

NATO is leveraging a series of major arms acquisitions in Ankara to demonstrate increased defense spending ahead of a summit with Donald Trump.

Canada awards Germany major submarine contract

Canada has selected Germany’s TKMS for a significant submarine contract, prompting shifts in corporate partnerships and international alliances.

Facing Threats, NATO Finds New Value in Turkey

Turkey hosts a pivotal NATO summit as the alliance grapples with defense spending targets and shifts in U.S. support.

U.K., Italian, Japanese Fighter Jet Venture Wins $6.14 Billion Contract

A trilateral venture between the U.K., Italy, and Japan has secured a $6.14 billion contract for the next-generation GCAP fighter jet.

Ukraine War Live Updates: Russia Hammers Kyiv in Deadly Attacks

Russia launches deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing dozens

UK defense plan to unlock fresh GCAP contract before Farnborough Airshow

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Video shows a Ukrainian unit running down a Russian Shahed —the kind of kill the US is racing to reproduce

Ukraine is deploying new interceptor drones to counter Russian Shaheds, utilizing tactics that Defense News reports the US is racing to reproduce.

Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister

Japanese torpedo sends US ship to the ocean floor during Valiant Shield exercise

Saab receives order for three A26 submarines for Poland

Poland has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Sweden's Saab to acquire three A26 submarines, strengthening Baltic Sea security.

House backs $1.55 billion to revive E-7 Wedgetail, spares Navy Hawkeye

UK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan

Germany news: Pistorius to scrap warship project

Turkey’s ‘Fighter Drone’ Teamed With M-346 Fighter-Trainer In Autonomy Trials