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German Military Orders Rheinmetall Hearing Protection Intercom Sets

The German military has ordered a second batch of 30,000 tactical communication sets with hearing protection from Rheinmetall.

Myanmar Armed Group Says 11 Civilians Killed in Junta Air Strikes

Myanmar military air strikes in northern Shan state killed 11 civilians and wounded 11 more, a spokeswoman for an ethnic minority armed group battling the junta said.

Drone Strike Kills Three in Iraq’s Kurdish Region: Official

A drone strike killed three people in Iraq's Kurdish region, where the Turkish military regularly targets Kurdish fighters.

Lithuania Extends $277 Million in Soft Loans to Spur Defense Industry 

The Lithuanian government has announced 250 million euros ($277 million) in soft loans for the defense industry to attract fresh investors.

Raytheon Bags $1 Billion F-22 Sensor Enhancement Contract

The US Air Force has awarded RTX a $1-billion contract to enhance F-22 jet's sensors.

Sweden Buys Giraffe 1X Surface Radar From Saab

Sweden has ordered an undisclosed number of Giraffe 1X multi-mission radars from Saab for $68 million.

Dutch Army to Have Own Tank Battalion for First Time in 13 Years: Report

The Netherlands has announced plans to re-establish its own tank battalion after getting rid of all its tanks in 2011.

Austal Launches 15th US Navy Spearhead Logistics Ship

Austal has launched the US Navy’s 15th Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel in Mobile, Alabama.

Curtiss-Wright to Upgrade Belgian Aircraft Arresting Systems

The Curtiss-Wright Corporation has secured a $26-million contract to revamp the Belgian Air Force’s aircraft arresting systems.

India Approves Massive $17B Purchase of Defense Equipment

India’s Defense Acquisition Council has approved a substantial $17 billion procurement of military hardware to enhance the country’s defense capabilities.

Ukraine Opens First Bunker Hospital for Frontline Troops

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has commissioned the first underground medical center for the armed forces’s frontline operations.

Indonesia to Form Cyber Military Branch

The Indonesian government plans to establish a fourth military branch dedicated to cyber defense, the National Armed Forces confirmed.

12 Syrian Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attacks: War Monitor

Twelve Syrian soldiers were killed by an Al-Qaeda-linked group in northwest Syria, the highest such death toll in the region this year.

Putin Says Russia Ready for Talks With Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for talks with Ukraine after having previously rebuffed the idea of negotiations while Kyiv's offensive into the Kursk region was ongoing.

Estonia Receives Advanced TRG M10 Sniper Rifles From Finland

The Estonian Defence Forces has taken delivery of its first TRG M10 advanced sniper rifles from Finnish arms manufacturer Sako.

German Army Activates Air Defense System, Citing Russia Threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil after having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine.