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Burkina Junta Creates New Battalions to Fight Jihadists

The military regime in Burkina Faso announced that it was creating new rapid response forces, recruiting 14,000 soldiers to fight jihadist violence.

EU Urges Member States to Give Ukraine up to 40bn Euros of Arms This Year

The EU is pressing its member states to commit to giving Ukraine up to $43.7 billion of weapons this year.

Savox to Provide European Customer With Intercom Command System

Savox has signed a cooperation deal with an undisclosed northern European customer to provide advanced audio and intercom command systems.

Lockheed to Develop Quantum Navigation System for US

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract with the Defense Innovation Unit to prototype a quantum-enabled inertial navigation system.

Estonia Accepts Around 50 Armored Vehicles From Turkey

The Estonian Center for Defense Investment Center (RKIK) has handed over several Turkish-made wheeled armored vehicles to the defense forces.

Northrop Bags $267M Deal to Supply MQ-4C Triton Drones to US Navy

Northrop Grumman has secured a $267-million contract to produce two additional MQ-4C Triton drones for the US Navy.

Rheinmetall, Indra Team Up for Major Leopard 2 Combat System Upgrade

Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Indra to upgrade the Spanish Leopard 2E combat system, enhancing the tank’s overall operational effectiveness.

Rheinmetall Starts MASS Ship Protection System Assembly in Australia

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has begun local assembly of the first anti-ship missile soft-kill system shipsets contracted by the Royal Australian Navy.

Ukrainian Company to Provide Laser Tech for US Army Simulations

The US Department of Defense has awarded Ukrainian defense solutions developer Skiftech a contract to produce laser-based simulation technology for the army.

Turkey’s Otokar Launches Subsidiary in Romania

Turkish defense contractor Otokar has announced the opening of its subsidiary in Romania to support military vehicle production for the Balkan government.

Volkswagen Willing to Re-Open Military Equipment Production for Germany

Automobile developer Volkswagen has announced its intent to build tactical capabilities for the German Armed Forces.

Iowa Firm to Deliver Sturmgewehr 25 Assault Rifles to Swiss Military

Lewis Machine & Tool Defense has received a contract to supply Sturmgewehr 25 assault rifles to the Swiss Armed Forces.

Nearly 25% of New US Army Recruits Exit Within Two Years: Report

The US Army is facing significant challenges in retaining new recruits, with internal data showing that nearly one-quarter of them leave the service within just two years of enlistment.

Operational Maneuver From the Sea: the Marine Corps’ Lost Opportunity

The US Marine Corps squandered a vital opportunity by sidelining the Operational Maneuver From the Sea at a time when the need for a flexible, expeditionary force is more critical than ever.

Dutch Warship Test-Fires Tomahawk Cruise Missile for First Time

A Royal Netherlands Navy frigate has test-launched a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time as part of an information-gathering effort about the missile.

NATO Troops in Lithuania Conduct First Live-Fire Exercise With Puma IVFs

The NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania has conducted the first live-fire training using Puma infantry fighting vehicles.