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Israel Pushes for Local Weapon Production to be ‘Immune From External Pressure’

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the country’s defense industry to boost local production of weapons.

Twelve Killed in Drone Attack on Key City in Sudan’s Northeast

A drone attack killed 12 people and injured 30 in Atbara in northeast Sudan, a city that had until now been spared the country's brutal warfare, a medic and witnesses said.

UK Firm to Deliver Demining Equipment to Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Pearson Engineering to deliver demining equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

At Least 13 Maoists Killed in India Clash

At least 13 Maoist insurgents were killed in a clash in central India, police said, taking the rebel toll in the long-running conflict to 50 this year.

Israeli Army Chief Says Strike Killing Aid Workers Was ‘Grave Mistake’

Israel's defense chief said a strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza was a "grave mistake," after the deaths prompted a chorus of international outrage.

US Navy, Air Force to Begin Joint Fighter Jet Training in 2024

The US Navy and Air Force will start cooperative fighter pilot training this year through a Joint Simulation Environment.

Indonesia Buys Two Submarines From France’s Naval Group

Indonesia has ordered two Scorpene-class attack submarines from France's Naval Group as part of a defense cooperation agreement signed in 2021.

Taiwan Puts Frontline Island on Alert Over Chinese Drone Incursions

Taiwan said soldiers on one of its tiny frontline islands just off China's mainland were on heightened alert following what it called provocations by Chinese drones.

Elbit to Upgrade European Country’s Artillery Battalions With C4I Suite

A European country has selected Elbit Systems’ Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence suite to upgrade its artillery.

Russia to Deploy Mobile Anti-Aircraft Gun Units to Counter Ukrainian Drones

The Russian military is forming mobile anti-aircraft gun units to protect ground troops from drone attacks.

US Navy to Test Onboard Microwave Weapon in 2026

The US Navy plans to mount a high-powered microwave-based counter-air defense system prototype on one of its vessels in 2026.

Lockheed to Produce More JAGM, Hellfire Missiles in $483M Deal

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin $483 million to produce a new batch of AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles and Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles.

BAE Signs $754M AMPV Production Contract With US Army

BAE Systems has received a $754-million contract to continue manufacturing the US' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

Albania Reopens Kuçova Airbase for NATO Operations

Albania has relaunched the Kuçova airbase following the site’s modernization to support future NATO air missions.

Netherlands Orders New Military Suits for Troops

The Dutch government has awarded Hexonia a contract to supply Defense Operational Clothing Systems for the armed forces.

Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training

The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.