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US Says Rwanda, DR Congo Promise to Ease Tensions

The US said that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo promised to work to ease tensions and recommitted to a peace agreement, which has failed to halt violence.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail Again: Kabul

Afghanistan's Taliban government said the latest round of peace talks with Pakistan in Turkey had failed, blaming Islamabad's "irresponsible and uncooperative" approach.

India Buying Over 100 GE Engines for Its Tejas Fighter Jets

India's state-owned aeronautics firm has inked an agreement with US company General Electric to acquire over 100 engines for its domestically designed and built Tejas fighter jets.

Massive Russian Attack Hits Ukraine Energy Infrastructure: Kyiv

A massive Russian attack hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure, prompting power cuts in several regions, Kyiv's energy minister said.

Ethiopia Accused of Drone Attacks in Tigray

The Tigray People's Liberation Front accused the government in Addis Ababa of launching drone strikes against the region in northern Ethiopia, in breach of a peace deal.

Seven Hospitalized After Suspicious Package Opened at US Base

Seven people were briefly hospitalized after a suspicious package containing a white powder was opened at the military base near the US capital that is home to Air Force One.

Albania Authorizes State Firm KAYO to Produce Weapons and Ammunition

Albania has authorized KAYO to produce and market weapons, ammunition, and military equipment to expand its domestic defense industry.

GE Aerospace, Shield AI Team Up on Propulsion for New X-BAT VTOL Drone

GE Aerospace has partnered with Shield AI to develop propulsion systems for its new X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing combat drone.

Ukraine to Boost Ground Drone Fleet With 30,000 Units in 2026: Report

Ukraine’s armed forces are preparing to expand the use of unmanned ground vehicles, with an estimated 30,000 systems needed next year to meet operational demands.

Poland Receives First ARSUS 100 Recon Systems From Turkey’s Aselsan

Poland has received its first batch of ARSUS 100 reconnaissance and surveillance systems from Turkish defense firm Aselsan. 

Australian Consortium to Build Underwater ‘Network’ for Northern Naval Watch

Thales Australia, Austal, and C2 Robotics have teamed up to develop a sub-sea “surveillance network” designed to monitor and secure Australia’s northern maritime chokepoints. 

Rheinmetall Starts Building $346M Artillery Ammunition Plant in Lithuania

Rheinmetall has begun building a new artillery ammunition plant in Lithuania’s Baisogala to boost NATO’s defense production.

Leonardo DRS, Hofmann Team Up on Next-Gen Naval Propulsion for AUKUS

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have signed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation naval propulsion systems in support of AUKUS defense cooperation between Australia, the UK, and the US.

Chinese HQ-9BE Missile System Spotted in Azerbaijan Parade Rehearsal

Azerbaijan may have added China’s HQ-9BE long-range surface-to-air missile system to its arsenal, underscoring a growing shift away from Russian-made air defenses.

Singapore to Replace Aging Israel-Made Hermes Drone Fleet With New Variants

The Republic of Singapore Air Force will adopt Israel’s homegrown Hermes 900 unmanned aerial systems to replace its older Hermes 450 fleet.

BAE Systems, TAI Expand UK-Turkey Defense Ties With Joint Drone Building Deal 

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of drones.