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US Wants Shahed Drone Replicas to Build, Improve Countermeasures

The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drones that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures.

Trump Gives Two Weeks to Assess Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects

Donald Trump set a two-week time frame for assessing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the US president ramps up his efforts to negotiate an end to the war.

Israel Vows to Destroy Gaza City if Hamas Doesn’t Disarm, Free Hostages

Israeli Defense Minister Katz vowed to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm and release all remaining hostages in the territory.

Northrop’s ATHENA Advances in Improved Threat Detection System Program

The US Army has approved Northrop Grumman’s ATHENA missile warning sensor for Phase II of the Improved Threat Detection System missile warning solution.

Niger Army Claims to Have Killed a Boko Haram Leader

The Niger army said it killed a leader of the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin, where the country borders Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.

Documents Show New Zealand Unease Over Chinese Warships in South Pacific

China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation.

Top US, Europe Officers Develop Military Options for Ukraine Peace Push

Top officers from the US and Europe held talks this week to develop military options as part of efforts to broker an end to the devastating war in Ukraine.

Five Dead, 36 Injured in Bomb Attack on Colombia Air Base

Five people were killed and dozens injured when a vehicle bomb targeted a military base on a busy street in the Colombian city of Cali.

US Army Takes Delivery of P550 Small UAS From Aerovironment

AeroVironment has delivered an initial batch of P550 small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to the US Army under the Long-Range Reconnaissance program.

Blueye to Supply Underwater Remote Vehicles to Dutch Navy

Norwegian firm Blueye Robotics, in partnership with Dutch company RVI Tools, has been contracted to supply underwater remotely operated vehicles to the Dutch Navy.

Taiwan Plans Defense Budget Increase to Over 3% of GDP

Taiwan's government plans to increase its 2026 defense budget to more than three percent of GDP, the premier said, as it faces US pressure to invest more in its own protection.

New Zealand Spending $1.6B on Sub-Hunting Helicopters, Planes

New Zealand will spend $1.16 billion on a fleet of Sikorsky submarine-hunting helicopters to bolster its military capabilities, it announced.

US Approves Sale of 160 Javelin Light Anti-Tank Missiles to Australia 

The US State Department has approved a potential $97.3-million sale of 161 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units and related equipment to Australia.

NATO to Establish Logistics Base in Sweden: Govt

Sweden will host a NATO logistics headquarters in the town of Enkoping, northwest of Stockholm, for troop movements in Northern Europe, the government said.

US Army Seeks New Solutions for Air-Ground Littoral Zone

The US Army has issued an open call for solutions operating in the Air-Ground Littoral, targeting small drones and ground vehicles.

Greek Opposition Slams Sale of Local Military Vehicle Developer to Israel’s SK Group

A Greek opposition party has condemned the sale of a domestic defense contractor to Israel’s SK Group, which owns Israeli Military Industries and Israeli Shipyards.