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US Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan: Taipei

The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China.

Spanish Navy Enters Unmanned Era With First USV

The Spanish Navy has received its first unmanned surface vessel, marking the beginning of manned-unmanned teaming within the fleet.

Northrop Starts Mk44 Guns Production for Marine Corps Amphibious Vehicles

Northrop Grumman has begun full-rate production of Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

M23 Says Started Withdrawing Troops From Key DR Congo City

The M23 began withdrawing on Wednesday from the eastern DR Congo city of Uvira, which fell to the Rwanda-backed militia in an early December offensive that angered Washington.

Norway Funds $312M in Ammunition, Advanced Weapons for Ukraine

Norway is providing Ukraine with $312 million in military support through the JUMPSTART funding mechanism.

US Deploys Troops to Ecuador for Anti-Drugs Operation

The United States announced Wednesday a temporary deployment of Air Force personnel to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in one of Latin America's biggest narcotics smuggling hubs.

US Army Advances AI Tools for High-Risk Logistics Planning

The US Army has turned to C3 AI to bring advanced AI tools to logistics planning for troops operating in contested environments.

Germany Opens New National Drone Defense Center

Germany opened a new national drone defense center on Wednesday to enable better coordination between central and state governments, after a string of suspicious drone sightings in recent months.

Ireland Moves to Buy Military Radar System From France

Ireland said Wednesday it plans to buy a multi-million euro military radar system from France as it prepares to host the rotating EU presidency next year amid concerns over its defense capability.

German Navy Receives First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter 

The German Navy has taken delivery of its first of 31 NH90 Sea Tiger helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, through the joint venture NHIndustries, at its Nordholz base. 

Thailand Unleashes Own ‘Shahed’ Kamikaze Drone in Border War With Cambodia

Thailand has debuted its own version of the Iranian Shahed kamikaze drone in its escalating border war with neighboring Cambodia.

Skyspotter Takes on Drones: Rheinmetall Trials Multi‑Sensor Early Warning Tech

Rheinmetall’s new early warning solution has pushed past challenging climate and remote environments, proving its capabilities against drones in a series of trials.

EDGE Presents Allag-E Electric Interceptor for Low-Altitude Drone Defense

Allag‑E is a ground-to-air counter-drone interceptor with a 700mm wingspan, 900 mm length, powered by dual electric ducted fans, and features a cutting-disk warhead.

Electronic Warfare Hits the Littorals: VTOL Drone Delivers Expeditionary EW Edge

P4 Transwing VTOL is an autonomous drone with a 90-pound max takeoff weight, 15-pound payload, 6.9 by 4.2-foot footprint, and features an electric drivetrain.

GBU-38 JDAM: Inside the Kit That Revolutionized Airstrike Accuracy

This guide covers how the GBU‑38 Joint Direct Attack Munition delivers reliable, all‑weather GPS precision in a compact, low‑collateral strike weapon.

Lockheed Completes F-16 Block 70 Production for Bulgaria and Slovakia

Lockheed Martin has finished building the initial fleets of F‑16 Block 70 fighters for Bulgaria and Slovakia.