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US Plans First Extended Deployment of MQ-9 Reaper Drones to South Korea

The US Air Force is planning to deploy MQ-9 Reaper drones to South Korea for a three-month rotation, marking its first extended presence on the Korean Peninsula.

Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

Switzerland has procured five IRIS-T SLM ground-based air-defense systems as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.

Denmark Procures MQ-9B Drones to Enhance Maritime Surveillance

Denmark has signed an agreement to buy four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones to beef up surveillance capability in the Baltic Sea.

Russia Cuts 29-Year Defense Pact With Germany

Russia has officially ended its defense cooperation agreement with Germany, bringing nearly three decades of military ties with the NATO member to a close.

Boeing Hands First Apache Helicopters to Indian Army

The Indian Army has accepted the first Apache helicopters from Boeing as part of a US foreign military sale approved in 2017.

From Whiteboards to Warzones: Virginia Startup to Bring AI to Military Logistics

Virginia-based startup Rune Technologies has received $24 million in funding to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered software for military logistics.

Italy Taps L3Harris for $300M Airborne Electronic Warfare Aircraft Contract

L3Harris has received a $300-million contract from Italy to supply two Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped for electromagnetic warfare.

India Builds Its Own Eye in the Sky With Netra MKII AWACS

The Indian Air Force will soon welcome a new addition to its eye-in-the-sky fleet with the approval of the $2.4 billion Netra MKII project.

DIU Selects 10 Finalists for Low-Cost Counter-Drone Sensing Initiative

The Defense Innovation Unit has named 10 finalists in the Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Low-Cost Sensing challenge launched in May.

Pentagon to Establish Refueling Hub in Philippines

The US Department of Defense is seeking to bolster refueling solutions in the Philippines in support of American military capabilities.

Zepher’s Hydrogen Drone Quietly Sets New Altitude Record, Pushes Past Group II Limits

The hydrogen-powered Z1 drone from Zepher Flight Labs has reached a new altitude milestone: 12,000 feet with a full payload.

India to Embed AI Tech Into Army Systems Under New Roadmap

India is rolling out a formal roadmap to scale up its use of AI, machine learning, and big data analytics across its army, aiming to streamline operations and improve decision-making.

India Develops First ‘Dual Stealth Drone’ Wrapped in Nanotech Cloak

Two Hyderabad-based firms have teamed up to build India’s first “dual stealth drone,” combining autonomous flight with a new material that hides platforms from both radar and infrared sensors.

Russia Plans $1.1 Trillion Rearmament Push by 2036, Ukraine Warns

Russia plans to allocate $1.1 trillion to military rearmament by 2036 — its largest arms program since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Booz Allen, L3Harris Partner for $315M USAF TOC-L Command Center Prototype Deal

US company Booz Allen Hamilton has teamed up with L3Harris to deliver the second mobile command center prototype for the US Air Force under a $315-million contract.

UN Says Israeli Military Killed Over 1,000 Seeking Gaza Aid Since Late May

The UN on Tuesday said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started operations.