Latest

Finland Allows Reservists to Bring Private Weapons, Drones Under New Rules

Finland has updated its mobilization rules to allow reservists to bring privately owned equipment when called up for service.

Japan’s Terra Drone Enters Defense Market With US Hub, Global Push

Japan-based Terra Drone has outlined a phased expansion into key defense markets, including plans to establish a US-based subsidiary.

New Soldier-Worn Tech Tracks Brain Activity During Blasts to Flag Potential Trauma

Military personnel may soon be able to eliminate the “guesswork” in diagnosing brain injuries with new soldier-worn tech that tracks brain activity during blast exposure and flags potential signs of trauma in real time.

US Army Takes Delivery of First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

The DARPA and Sikorsky have transferred the UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk to the US Army for advanced operational testing.

Lockheed Teams With WZL-1 to Sustain Key Systems of Poland’s Apache Fleet

Lockheed Martin has joined forces with Polish defense firm WZL-1 to sustain key systems of Poland’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet. 

Lockheed, Rheinmetall Eye Australia-Based HIMARS Sustainment

The Australian subsidiaries of Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall are exploring in-country sustainment for Australia’s HIMARS.

US, Japan Push Aegis Vessel Integration With First SPY-7 Live Test

The US has carried out the first live-target tracking exercise using the SPY-7 radar slated to be integrated with Japan’s Aegis vessel.

Iraq Armed Group Says Commander, Fighters Killed in Strike

A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and several fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the group said.

Macron, Alongside Lebanese Minister, Warns Against ‘Occupation’

French President Macron issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel.

N. Korea’s Kim Vows ‘Irreversible’ Nuclear Status, Warns Seoul of ‘Merciless’ Response

North Korea will never change its status as a nuclear-armed state, its leader Kim Jong Un said, state media reported on Tuesday.

Israel’s David’s Sling System Failed to Intercept Iranian Missiles: Army

A malfunction in the David's Sling interceptor system allowed two Iranian ballistic missiles to strike southern Israel, wounding dozens.

UK Sending Air Defense Systems to Gulf: PM

Britain is sending short-range air defense systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

US Army Selects Elbit for Black Hawk, Chinook Heads-Up Displays

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems of America a $49.9-million contract to produce heads-up displays for its helicopter fleet.

Ukraine Could Provide Combat Experience, Technology to Japan

Ukraine has signaled its readiness to expand defense cooperation with Japan by sharing operational experience gained in the war with Russia.

Rheinmetall Consortium Launches Upgrade for Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to modernize “hundreds of thousands” of MATS anti-tank mines in the Italian Army’s stockpile.

BAE Systems Expands Global Reach With Military Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish military vehicle component production in Resende, Rio de Janeiro.