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21 Die in Niger Attack: Defense Ministry

An armed group killed 20 troops and one civilian in jihadist-plagued western Niger, the defense ministry said, announcing three days of national mourning.

US Warns Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Could Spark Regional War

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could spark a regional war.

South Korea Completes KUH-1 Surion Helicopter Handover to Army

South Korea has delivered its last KUH-1 Surion helicopter to the Republic of Korea Army, 12 years after its first unit was transferred.

Australia Orders Two More Guardian-Class Boats From Austal

Australia has ordered two additional Guardian-class patrol boats from Austal valued at 39 million Australian dollars ($26 million).

Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks

Germany's Federal Ministry of Defence is planning to order 105 additional Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks from defense firm KNDS.

Saab Introduces Giraffe 1X Compact Radar Module

Saab introduced a new compact radar module for its Giraffe 1X multi-mission radar during the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition in Paris.

France to Equip Artillery Units With DT46 Long-Range Drones

The French Army is boosting the reconnaissance capabilities of its artillery units with the acquisition of Delair’s DT46 long-range drones.

Boeing to Launch Engineering Center in Florida

Boeing has revealed the construction of a new engineering center in Daytona Beach to boost support for military aircraft programs.

Russia Moving Military Assets Near Civilians to Avoid Ukraine Strikes: Intel

The Russian military is now likely placing more strategic assets near civilian areas to prevent Ukraine from attacking them with long-range missiles.

Oshkosh to Supply Medium Equipment Trailers for US Army

Oshkosh Defense has received a $27.3-million contract to deliver 57 medium equipment trailers for the US Army.

US Navy Lays Keel of Sixth John Lewis Oiler Ship

The US Navy has laid the keel of the sixth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler at a General Dynamics NASSCO facility in San Diego.

Gaza Officials Say Israeli Strike Kills 10 Relatives of Hamas Chief

Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli air strike killed 10 family members of Hamas' Qatar-based chief Ismail Haniyeh, including his sister.

Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype

Airbus Helicopters has begun flight tests for the French Army Aviation’s NH90 Standard 2 rotorcraft prototype.

Romania Picks S. Korea’s K9 Thunder Howitzers for Massive Artillery Upgrade

The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected South Korea’s K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to modernize its artillery fleet.

Senop Unveils Carl-Gustaf Advanced Fire Control System

Finnish optronics developer Senop unveiled its cutting-edge Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager earlier this month.

Colombia Starts Talks With a Third Guerrilla Group

The Colombian government began peace negotiations with a rebel group that broke away from a historic 2016 ceasefire deal with FARC guerillas.