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Romanian lawmakers approve Patriot donation to Ukraine
Romania's lower house of parliament has passed a draft law approving the donation of a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine.
Reuters has reported that...
US Army hypersonic weapon debuts in Air Force-led exercise
The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Battery participated in Bamboo Eagle 24-3, an eight-day joint exercise led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare...
Ukrainian troops down mysterious Russian jet-powered drone
Ukrainian troops successfully intercepted a mysterious new type of Russian jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking the first appearance of this drone model on...
Northrop Grumman revolutionizes aerospace with digital engineering
U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman has successfully utilized its sophisticated digital ecosystem to streamline the production of wings for the Model 437 technology demonstrator,...
Raytheon demonstrates cutting-edge radar at RIMPAC
Raytheon's SeaVue Multi-role Radar (SVMR) showcased its long-range target detection capabilities during the U.S. Navy's Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) – the world's...
Ukrainian troops sever Russian supply lines in Kursk region
The Ukrainian military has successfully disrupted enemy logistics in the Kursk region of Russia, according to volunteer and blogger Serhiy Sternenko.
This operation has involved...
US Army taps Leonardo DRS for next-gen thermal sights
The U.S. Army has procured advanced thermal weapon sights from Leonardo DRS, a prominent defense contractor.
This latest order, valued at $117 million, falls under...
Slovakia to buy Israeli-made air defense systems
Slovakia has announced plans to buy six Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, totaling €554 million ($612 million).
The Slovakian Ministry of Defense...
Iraq downs Turkish spy drone near Kirkuk
An Iraqi military confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi forces downed a Turkish Aksungur unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) near the oil-rich city of...
Ex-Russian deputy defense minister arrested for multi-million fraud
Pavel Popov, the former Deputy Minister of Defense, was detained under suspicion of large-scale fraud, according to the Russian Investigative Committee.
Popov, who was dismissed...
Russia deploys rare air defense system on Crimea bridge
Russia has deployed a rare modification of the Pantsir air defense system directly on the Crimean Bridge also called Kerch Strait Bridge or Kerch Bridge, which connects mainland Russia...
Volunteer-backed drones take out over 100 Russian spy unmanned aircraft
Ukrainian interception drones have shot down more than a hundred Russian reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the past few weeks, according to volunteer...
Czech drone maker sees record profits
Czech drone manufacturer Primoco UAV has reported record-breaking financial results for the first half of 2024, driven by growing demand for its advanced unmanned...
Ukraine develops new combat drone for precision bombing
A Ukrainian development team has developed a new combat drone designed to enhance the capabilities of the country’s defense forces.
The unmanned aerial vehicle, named...
US approves $390 million HIMARS sale to Croatia
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of eight High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Croatia, along with associated equipment and...
Denmark was ready to send F-16s to Ukraine at war’s outset
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has confirmed that Denmark has placed no restrictions on the use of the F-16 fighter jets it has supplied...
Belarus deploys heavy rocket systems to Russia
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced on August 26 the deployment of multiple rocket artillery units to Russia.
Among the equipment sent was the BM-30...
China’s new stealth warship unveiled in leaked images
Recently released images on social media have offered a rare glimpse into China’s naval advancements, revealing a new stealth warship at a naval base.
The...