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Nuclear States Spent $100 Billion on Weapons in 2024: ICAN

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending.

North Korea Launches Repaired Destroyer, Kim Vows Two More to Come

A North Korean naval destroyer damaged in a botched launch last month was successfully set afloat on a second attempt, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding, state media said.

Six Nuclear Scientists Killed in Israel Attack on Iran: Media

At least six nuclear scientists were killed in Israel's attacks on Iran, media outlets in the Islamic republic reported.

Israel Pounds Iran, Tehran Vows Vengeance

Israel pounded Iran in a series of air raids, striking 100 targets including Tehran's nuclear and military sites, and killing the armed forces' chief of staff, the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, and top nuclear scientists.

Hundreds of Civilians Were Tortured by Wagner Mercenaries in Mali: Report

In its more than three years in Mali, the Russian paramilitary group Wagner kidnapped, detained, and tortured hundreds of civilians, according to a report by a journalist collective.

Kymeta Cracks the Code for Dual-Band Satellite Connectivity

A new satellite antenna from US-based Kymeta can connect to Ku- and Ka-band networks at the same time, highlighting a technical first that could reshape how military platforms stay connected in the field.

Lockheed Strikes F-35 Deal in Portugal Despite Jet Purchase Doubts

Lockheed Martin has signed a strategic agreement with a Portuguese industry group to explore opportunities for local participation in the F-35 program.

Russia Matches NATO’s Yearly Ammo Output in Just Three Months: Rutte

Russia is producing as much ammunition in three months as all NATO members do in a year, underscoring growing concerns over the alliance’s industrial capacity.

Gaza Rescuers Say 22 Killed by Israeli Fire

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli fire killed 22 people across the Palestinian territory, including 16 who were waiting to collect aid.

Trump Says US Personnel Moved as Iran Tensions Mount

President Trump said US personnel were being moved from the potentially "dangerous" Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran faltered and fears grew of a regional conflict.

Turkey to Export 48 Fighter Jets to Indonesia: Erdogan

Ankara has agreed a deal to export 48 Turkish-made fighter jets to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced.

Australia ‘Confident’ in US Nuclear Sub Deal Despite Review

Australia said it is "very confident" in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, after the Trump administration put the pact under review.

Japan Says Chinese Jets Made ‘Unusually Close’ Approach

Tokyo said it had expressed serious concerns to Beijing after Chinese fighter jets flew "unusually close" to a Japanese military patrol plane in the Pacific last weekend.

US Navy Orders More Raytheon SPY-6 Radars in $646M Deal

Raytheon has secured a $646 million contract to produce four more SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy.

BAE Test-Fires Next-Gen ATLAS UGV Automated Turret

BAE Systems Australia has tested the VANTAGE Automated Turret System (ATS), demonstrating target engagement at an initial range of 750 meters (2,461 feet).

Fourth Italian SAMP/T NG Air Defense Radar Completes Key Trial

Leonardo has completed factory acceptance trials of the fourth Kronos radar for the Italian SAMP/T NG (new-generation) air and missile defense system.