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Australia Urged to Invest $25B in B-21 Stealth Bombers to Deter China

Defense analysts in Australia are urging the government to allocate funding to buy advanced B-21 stealth bombers from the US.

Rheinmetall to Supply Munition for German Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The German Armed Forces have awarded Rheinmetall a framework agreement to provide ammunition for its Puma infantry fighting vehicles.

Afghan Firing at Border Kills Six Civilians: Pakistan Military

Afghan Taliban forces opened fire at a border crossing with Pakistan, killing six civilians, the Pakistani military said.

Finland Awards Rafael $236M Short and Long-Range Missile Contract

Finland has selected Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to supply short- and long-range missiles to the Finnish military.

US Navy Anti-Radiation Missile Hits Moving Maritime Target in Latest Trial

The US Navy’s advanced anti-radiation guided missile – extended range successfully engaged a moving target at sea during a recent trial.

Estonia Builds Ukraine Military Cyber Facility to Fend Off Russian Hackers

Estonia has established a new military cyber facility for Ukraine to help fend off sophisticated cyberattacks from Russia.

US Forces Kill Two IS ‘Officials’ in Syria Raid

US forces killed two Islamic State group "officials" in an overnight raid in eastern Syria, US Central Command said.

French Tanks Join NATO Defensive Line in Romania

120mm cannons loaded on French tanks are already booming out at Cincu army training camp, as NATO bolsters its forces in Romania.

Russia Ramping Up Production of ‘Most Powerful’ Weapons: Medvedev

Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev said the country was ramping up production of new-generation weapons to protect itself from enemies.

Burkina Faso to Raise 150M Euros for War Fund

The Burkina Faso government has announced plans to raise 152 million euros for a "fund to support the war" against a jihadist insurgency.

Baltics to Up Defense Spending to Three Percent of GDP

The Baltic states vowed to raise their defense spending to three percent of gross domestic product.

US Sounds Alarm Over ‘Harmful’ Iran-Russia Military Partnership

The US expressed alarm over a "full-scale defense partnership" between Russia and Iran, describing it as "harmful" to Ukraine and the world.

US Army Awards Textron Next-Gen Anti-Vehicle Munition Contract

The US Army has awarded Textron Systems Corporation a $162-million contract to develop a next-generation anti-vehicle munition system.

Japan Considers Spending $37B on ‘Counterstrike Capability’: Report

Japan is considering spending around 5 trillion yen ($37 billion) over the next five years to develop “counterstrike capability” against enemy missiles. 

BAE to Integrate Advanced Augmented Reality into Hawk Trainer Aircraft

BAE Systems has entered into a collaborative agreement with Red 6 to integrate advanced tactical augmented reality systems into Hawk trainer aircraft.

New Zealand Takes Delivery of First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft From Boeing

New Zealand has received the first of four P-8A Poseidon aircraft ordered from American aerospace firm Boeing.