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Hanwha, Poland Expand Defense Ties With Ammunition and Missile Collaborations

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed two major agreements with Polish defense partners to boost local ammunition certification and missile production.

UK, Ukraine Deepen Industrial Ties With Military Tech-Sharing Accord

The UK and Ukraine have signed a technology-sharing agreement to jointly develop modern military equipment, strengthening security, innovation, and economic growth for both nations.

MBDA Unmasks One-Way Effector, Rapid-Strike Missiles at DSEI 2025

MBDA has brought a packed slate of new defense systems to this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International convention in London.

BAE’s Herne XLAUV Surfaces as New Challenger in Underwater Warfare

BAE Systems has introduced the Herne Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, positioning it as a new tool for anti-submarine warfare, infrastructure protection, and covert surveillance.

Ukraine Deploys ‘Clarity’ AI to Spot Russian Targets in Seconds

A Ukrainian-built AI tool called “Clarity” is cutting target detection time from hours to seconds — and it’s already operating across frontline units.

HII, Thales Integrate SAMDIS 600 Sonar With REMUS 620 Underwater Drone

HII and Thales have integrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar with the next-generation REMUS 620 medium unmanned underwater vehicle, completing field exercises at HII’s Pocasset facility in Massachusetts.

NATO Invests $18 Million in E-3 Sentry Engine Sustainment

NATO has awarded Pratt & Whitney an $18-million contract to maintain the TF33 engines that power the alliance’s E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft.

Switchblade 600 Kamikaze Drone Launched From MQ-9A Reaper for First Time in Arizona Tests

AeroVironment and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have carried out the first air launch of a Switchblade 600 loitering munition from an MQ-9A Reaper in Arizona, advancing efforts to expand long-range precision strike options for drones.

Taiwan Defense Ministry to Seek up to $33B to Harden Security

Taiwan's defense ministry plans to seek up to a record $33 billion in special funding to upgrade the island's defenses against a potential Chinese attack, a senior lawmaker told AFP.

Russia, Belarus Start Military Drills as West Watches Warily

Russia and its key ally Belarus began major joint military drills early Friday, putting NATO on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by firing attack drones through its airspace.

China Says Newest Aircraft Carrier Sailed Through Taiwan Strait

China said on Friday that its third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait to carry out "scientific research trials and training missions" in the South China Sea.

Suspected Jihadists Kill Soldiers in Niger: Sources

Suspected jihadists have killed at least 20 soldiers in a series of attacks in western Niger this week, sources said.

UK Announces $543M Google Cloud Classified Info Contract

The UK government said Thursday it has agreed a £400 million ($543 million) contract with Google Cloud under a partnership to share classified information with the US, days before President Donald Trump's visit.

Syria Busts Hezbollah-Linked Cell: Ministry

Syria said Thursday its forces dismantled a cell affiliated with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group, a key ally of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, which denied the allegations.

Rheinmetall, Lockheed Debut World’s First 24-Missile Tank Destroyer

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have rolled out the Fuchs JAGM, an armored vehicle armed with 24 vertically launched missiles, making it the first of its kind.

HII Reveals ROMULUS USV Family With AI-Driven Swarm Control

US-based Huntington Ingalls Industries has unveiled ROMULUS, a new family of unmanned surface vessels built around the company’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System.