While China sails forward, Southeast Asian navies aim to stay afloat and modernise
China continues to modernise and expand its armed forces, including the People’s Liberation Army Navy…
Colt Canada officially launches C25 carbine to customers in UK and Europe
Canadian small-arms manufacturer Colt Canada officially announced the launch of its new C25 carbine to…
Boeing awarded Lot 7 contract for 22 more F-15EXs for the USAF
The US Department of the Air Force has awarded Boeing a USD 2.38 billion (EUR…
Experimental series ‘Land’: The German Army’s unmanned technology field lab
Very slowly, like sycamore seeds, the electronic warfare (EW) sensors drifted to the ground, dropped…
Denizkurdu-I/2026: Testing Türkiye’s hybrid navy model
During the Turkish Navy’s Exercise Denizkurdu-I/2026, Turkish Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu said the…
Thales GM400α and GM200 MM/A radars ordered to enhance Irish recognised air picture
The Irish Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a contract with the French Direction Générale…
Project Andromeda: What is known about the UK’s secretive GBP 580 million biodefence lab at Porton Down?
Buried within the tide of UK defence budget pronouncements around the time of the Defence…
UK MoD selects seven teams to move forward into trials under LMV programme
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has made a downselection in relation to its Light…
Arrival ceremony held for Finland’s first in-country F-35As
The official arrival ceremony for the Finnish Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint…
SEA’s acoustic comms prediction software makes AUKUS Maritime Big Play debut
UK company SEA will demonstrate its Underwater Acoustic Modelling Toolset for Acoustic Communications (AComms) software…
Royal Navy trials new ASW sensing package
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has developed a new capability designed to build capacity to…
Departure of penultimate Astute-class boat for sea trials belies threadbare UK SSN capability
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 25 September 2026 that the sixth of…
Uncrewed maritime milestones illuminate future of naval warfare
September 2026 was a busy month for uncrewed maritime systems: while the dual between uncrewed…
Saab signs MoUs to expand its engagement in the space domain
Saab announced on 24 September 2026 that it intends to take a broader role in…
REPMUS 26: Serial demonstrated an attack on a NATO frigate using over 60 uncrewed platforms
In September 2026, during a serial conducted at the ‘REPMUS 2026’ exercise, the assembled NATO…
BAE Systems fast-tracks delivery of Kongsberg MCT-armed AMPVs for US Army’s Transformation in Contact initiative
BAE Systems announced on 22 September 2026 that it has delivered two concept infantry fighting…
Inaugural Thales Tech Summit sees novel new technologies put on display
At the inaugural Thales Tech Summit in London on 14 September 2026, at which senior…
The need for speed: NNAG sets NATO’s priorities and processes for accelerating naval capability delivery
The NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG) has compiled a list of capabilities for alliance navies…
Saudi Arabia’s F-35 option: what next for Saudi combat aviation?
The announcement by the US Department of State on 17 September 2026 that it had…
Supply chain drags Skynet 6 satellite deployment
Skynet 6, the UK’s flagship military satellite communications platform, is facing continued delays over the…
Dutch GlobalEye deal leaves big questions unanswered
On 10 September 2026 the Netherlands signed a letter of intent with Sweden for the…
DVD 2026: Fering Technologies promotes Pioneer X hybrid 4×4 as battlefield game-changer
London-based Fering Technologies brought its Pioneer X ultra-long-range 4×4 mobility platform to the Defence Vehicle…
DVD 2026: Polaris launches M Voyageur snowmobile, addresses mobility in Arctic ‘shoulder’ conditions
Polaris Government and Defense introduced a new military snowmobile, the Military 850 Voyageur 155 Crossover,…
Canada applies to join the JEF: opportunities and challenges
Following a visit to the United Kingdom on 16 September 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark…
The first USV duel: The dawn of robotic warfare at sea
On 12 September 2026, Ukraine’s Navy announced a quiet yet profound milestone in the maritime…
DVD 2026: Colt Canada introduces C25 assault rifle to UK, positions for Project Grayburn
Colt Canada introduced its C25 assault rifle to a UK audience at DVD 2026, held…
DVD 2026: Thales UK presents its credentials to address Project Nyx
Thales UK displayed a Camcopter S-301 rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) produced by Austrian manufacturer…
Package negotiation: Israel’s US military financial support
A negotiated peace in the Middle East in the late 1970s came with a significant…
AVIC graphic surfaces depicting a high-energy laser on J-36
On 17 September 2026, a photo surfaced on Chinese social media showing an Aviation Industry…
DVD 2026: Thales UK unveils RAPIDRanger weapon system mounted on Patria 6×6
Thales UK, in conjunction with Finland’s Patria, unveiled a Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier featuring…
DVD 2026: Team LionStrike appoints NP Aerospace as prime contractor for LMV bid
Team LionStrike, the industrial grouping that is jointly pursuing the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s)…
DVD 2026: LMUK and Hanwha display Redback IFV featuring CT40-armed manned turret
Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have combined to integrate a manned…
Pearson Engineering deepens ties with Ukraine, details future direction
Newcastle-based Pearson Engineering, known most universally for its capabilities in mine-clearing and combat engineering, has…
Confusion and delays continue with the RAF’s Wedgetail fleet
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) second Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW Mk 1 airborne early warning…
The UK’s new space strategy: One small step for Britain
The British government released the UK Space Strategy on 9 September 2026, unlocking a total…
USAF: Shrinking force, shrinking capability?
Published on 4 September 2026, the US Congressional Research Service report entitled Air Force Fighter…
GA-ASI unveils Wildfire UAV as lower-cost, more attritable alternative to its Reaper-type platforms
On 10 September 2026 San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) revealed that it has…
The Brazilian Army receives its first LMV-BR2 ‘Guaicurus’
On 9 September 2026, the Brazilian Army received its first Brazilian-built example of the Viatura…
Chemical detection wearables: The next frontier in detection
In the 1980s, chemical detectors were treated like holy icons, kept locked away, operated by…
MSPO 2026: WB Group unveils two new Warmate loitering munitions
On 8 September 2026, at the MSPO 2026 exhibition in Kielce, Poland, WB Group unveiled…
MSPO 2026: HSW unveils Ratel IFV prototype
On 8 September 2026, Poland’s Huta Stalowa Wola, part of the PGZ consortium, unveiled their…
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s Resurgent, as FSS programme passes milestone
The first section of Resurgent, the first of three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships…
Team Grenadier introduces new team members, unveils Enhanced Protection Vehicle
Team Grenadier – the consortium comprising INEOS Automotive, SMT Defence and NMS UK that is…
Ukraine war highlights need for highly distributed training, leveraging of XR solutions
Among the lessons from the war in Ukraine is that the traditional way of training…
Avibras resumes AV-MTC 300 cruise missile testing as Brazilian Army revives plans for Block II variant
On 28 August 2026, Avibras Aeroco (formerly Avibras) conducted the first test launch of the…
Tactical nuclear option? Part IV: The devil is in the details
This final part of a four-part series (see: Part I, Part II, Part III) explores…
US Army contracts Global Military Products for Scorpion Light mobile mortar systems integrated onto ISVs
The US Army has awarded Tampa-based Global Military Products a USD 12.9 million (EUR 11…
US Army increasingly using laser weapons to counter cartel-operated drones on southern US border
The US Joint Task Force – Southern Border (JTF-SB), operating under US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)…
A bigger stick for US Navy fighters: examining the AIM-424 Malice
On 22 August 2026, during its annual Tailhook convention, the US Navy (USN) announced that…
Tactical nuclear option? Part III: Actual nuclear missions
In this third part of this four-part series (Part I is here and Part II…
Brazil signs long-anticipated Centauro IIBR contract following a 20-month delay
On 31 August 2026 the Brazilian Army signed a contract with the CIO (IDV-OTO Melara)…
Island obsession: another Trump intervention on future US Navy shipbuilding
Six US presidents had previously served in the US Navy or US Navy Reserve. The…
Tactical nuclear option? Part I: Looking at the USA’s former tactical nuclear arsenal
Washington has always been a rumour mill. With the Trump administration running low on both…
Greece signs EUR 3 billion deal with Israel to acquire Achilles Shield air defence network
Greece has contracted Israel to build it a comprehensive, multi-layered air defence network, drawing entirely…
Royal Navy shadowing Russian ships illustrates ‘new normal’ at sea
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has revealed that three of its ships recently spent three…
Houthi escalations raise risk of global economic crisis
Security in the Red Sea has been an ongoing challenge for the international community, with…
Royal Navy operates Malloy UAV from River-class OPV for the first time
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has successfully operated its Malloy T-150B uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV)…
First Gripen F completes its maiden flight out of Linköping
A maiden flight with a Gripen F fighter, the twin-seat variant of the Gripen E,…
Finnish Defence Forces place order for RBS 70 NG short-range air defence systems
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has placed an initial order with Saab for deliveries…
Teknofest Mavi Vatan 2026 highlights Türkiye’s unmanned naval programmes
Türkiye’s unmanned naval portfolio took centre stage at Teknofest Mavi Vatan 2026, held at Gölcük…
Hunter breaks cover: Detailing the latest evolution of ASCOD
Back on 13 April 2026, the first ASCOD Hunter platform was shown being rolled out…
Central Asia’s growing appetite for drones
The militaries of the five Central Asian countries– Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan –…
Keel laid on Australia’s first Hunter-class frigate
The keel has been laid on Australia’s first Hunter-class frigate. A ceremony to mark the…
Burnham visits Kyiv, hands over blueprints to facilitate Ukrainian SCALP production
In a demonstration of the UK government’s unwavering commitment to the defence of Ukraine against…
UK MoD issues RFI for RAF’s Hawk replacement
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a request for information (RFI) to industry…
Invictus missile moving into formal engineering test and evaluation phase, says Tiberius Aerospace
California-headquartered defence technology company Tiberius Aerospace announced on 20 August 2026 that its Invictus canister-launched…
Dynamic Mongoose 26: Portugal demonstrates building ASW layers
In mid-May 2026, submarines, surface ships, and maritime aircraft from nine NATO countries assembled in…
US-Canadian trade war pushes RCAF closer to prospect of mixed F-35A/Gripen E fleet
The programme to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with a new fighter aircraft,…
US moves to strengthen UAV exports
The US government has issued a new rule for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being exported,…
Spreading risk in US defence contracts
Risk is inherent in defence procurement, but its scale and allocation vary according to the…
Saab showcases concept for future high-end autonomous collaborative platform
Saab has unveiled its concept for a future Swedish high-end autonomous collaborative platform (ACP). A…
GKN Aerospace unveils UAV demonstrator for FMV within nine months of project’s initiation
GKN Aerospace has unveiled the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) demonstrator it is developing under a…
Readying for the communications blackout
The protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI) has been a longstanding security dilemma for countries,…
Hanwha’s K9 Mobile Howitzer selected to advance under US Army’s MTC programme
The US Army announced on 18 August 2026 that it has downselected Hanwha Defense USA…
An aversion to EMALS: Trump orders return to steam catapults for US Navy carriers
The aircraft carrier-building plans of the US Navy (USN) have been thrown into disarray by…
Comparing Belousov to Shoigu: What has changed in Russia’s military?
Since Andrei Belousov’s appointment to the post of Russian Minister of Defence on 12 May…
Effects of Trump Administration’s inability to end Iran war are starting to spread
During an interview with Fox News on 13 August 2026 US Vice President J D…
The European Combat Vessel: The backbone of Europe’s future hybrid fleet
Europe’s maritime security environment has entered a new era. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,…
How endangered was Air Force One when it left Ankara after the NATO summit?
As was first broken by the Washington Post on 10 August 2026, and subsequently noted…
Let there be light: An overview of microwave-photonic radar
Ever since the technology emerged during the first portion of the 20th century, radar has…
BAE Systems advances to Phase 2 of DARPA’s THREADS programme
BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ research, development and production organisation has successfully completed Phase 1 of the Defense…
Rheinmetall moves to strengthen Ghost Bat case for Germany with system integration capability
Rheinmetall announced on 10 August 2026 that it is establishing an independent system integration capability…
Trump remains immobile in Iranian quagmire of his own making
When US President Donald Trump unleashed Operation ‘Epic Fury’ against Iran, alongside Israel’s Operation ‘Roaring…
Sudan: An overview of a brutal war
Global attention has been fixated on the Russia-Ukraine War and, latterly, the US-Iran conflict. This…
Failing to launch: UK and Europe strive to enter the sovereign space launch game
The ability to utilise space technology for civil and military purposes has increased exponentially since…
GBU-75 JDAM LR cleared for production with contract from USAF
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a USD 75 million (EUR 65 million) Undefinitized…
CBO report warns over cost and capacity implications of building Trump-class battleships
A US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report on US Navy plans to embark on a…
Fully operable versions of all six Ajax variants to be fielded within 18 months, says UK National Armaments Director
Within the next 12 to 18 months the British Army will have fielded all six…
Tiberius Aerospace enters CRADA with US Army to advance Sceptre ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery munition
UK-headquartered Tiberius Aerospace announced on 4 August 2026 that it has entered into a Cooperative…
Rohde & Schwarz launches new MP007 man-portable, tactical direction-finding system
Germany-based electronics group Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) has introduced a new man-portable, tactical direction-finding system called the MP007…
The BAE Systems CAFD: taking a closer look
Before the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026 little was known about the appearance and…
SOUTHCOM looks to acquire Special Mission Vessel ‘mothership’ for maritime operations
US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is on the way to acquiring a Special Mission Vessel (SMV)…
Multi-tier unmanned systems begin to show their promise
The role of unmanned systems on the battlefield has increased exponentially since 2020, as the…
US Southern Command retrains for operations in the jungle
Over the past year-and-a-half the US military has increased its presence across Latin America and…
Dutch MoD green lights USVs for its future Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
Each of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWFs) will be equipped with…
Starlink in the crosshairs: how long will Ukraine’s communications advantage last?
Since the start of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Starlink satellite…
Answering the UK F-35 questions: How many? What variants? When?
The United Kingdom was the sole Tier 1 partner in the F-35 programme, committing to…
Western officials brief on the to and fro of the conflict in Ukraine
Across Europe defence and foreign ministries are closely analysing the conflict in Ukraine as a…
UK contracts first new SSBN through sea trials to in-service date
The UK government and BAE Systems have signed a contract to take the UK Royal…
UK selects Tekever AR5 UAVs to replace obsolescent Watchkeeper fleet
The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected…
How Europe is moving to expanding its energetics capabilities
Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the need for Europe to increase its stockpiles of…
FIA 2026: GCAP stakeholders make their presence felt at Farnborough, deliver updates
The stakeholders in the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme of record and the…
European military transports build out firefighting capabilities
The continually increasing risk and damage caused by wildfires across Europe has been requiring greater…
FIA 2026: BAE execs buoyant over future of Typhoon in RAF service
With the UK’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP), finally published in June 2026, confirming that the…
Two GlobalEyes ordered by ‘a country in the Middle East’, Saab announces
Saab announced on 17 July 2026 that it has received an order for two GlobalEye…
FIA 2026: Embraer and Anduril sign MoU to integrate palletised Barracuda cruise missile onto C-390
Brazil’s Embraer announced during the Farnborough International Airshow on 21 July 2026 that it has…
FIA 2026: Cambridge Aerospace makes Farnborough debut with low-cost air defence effectors
Nascent UK company Cambridge Aerospace made its Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) debut at this year’s…
FIA 2026: Leonardo Helicopters looks to capitalise on secure future for Yeovil
Buoyed by its AW149 securing the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contract in March 2026,…
FIA 2026: Boeing works to prepare Ghost Bat as an operational RAAF asset
As Boeing Australia aims to transition the MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) into…
FIA 2026: Spear missile is moving into production, says MBDA
MBDA is heading into production with its Spear air-launched surface attack weapon, which in Royal…
FIA 2026: Astore Levante UAV unveiled
Baykar and Leonardo used the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to publicly display the first visible…
Türkiye’s Steel Dome: USD 24 billion allocated as deliveries gather pace
Standing before NATO leaders at the Alliance’s July 2026 summit in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip…
FIA 2026: BAE Systems reveals secretly developed Brontanax CCA programme
BAE Systems revealed at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow on 22 July that it has…
FIA 2026: Canada confirmed as first Observer Nation on UK-Italian-Japanese GCAP effort
Canada has been officially confirmed as the first country to be afforded Observer Nation status…
FIA 2026: PAC-3 ACE lower-cost interceptor announced by Lockheed Martin
On 20 July 2026, on the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow, Lockheed Martin…
Blowing a hoolie: the new Storm Fighter CCA
Collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) lie at the heart of a new, refreshed combat air strategy…
Royal Navy’s frigate fleet shrinks further still
When Warsight wrote about the poor availability of the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) surface and submarine…
Czech Air Force receives its first C-390 Millennium
The first C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft for the Czech Air Force was delivered by…
Brazilian Navy orders two Bofors 40Mk4 naval guns from BAE Systems
BAE Systems has received a contract for two Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the…
BAE Systems completes integration and deployment testing of its BATS counter-drone capability
The BAE Systems Anti Threat System (BATS) modular, software-driven counter-drone capability has successfully completed integration…
Final Jackal 3 for British Army rolls off the production line
The final Jackal 3 (High Mobility Transporter Mk3) vehicle on order for the British Army…
Rheinmetall delivers 155 mm ammo to Ukraine from Niedersachsen plant for first time
Rheinmetall is delivering artillery ammunition to Ukraine from its new ‘Werk Niedersachsen’ (Lower-Saxony plant) facility…
BAE Systems to supply EPAWSS for South Korea’s Slam Eagles
BAE Systems has received a contract from Boeing to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active…
Operation Firecrest: Inside the UK’s carrier strike group deployment
The UK’s HMS Prince of Wales carrier strike group (CSG) is deployed across the North…
First Eurofighter Tranche 4 jet for Germany makes its maiden flight
The maiden flight of Germany’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter took place out of the Airbus…
Flarebright prepares Tactera GPS-free navigation system for market, having geared up for production
UK navigation technology specialist Flarebright is gearing up to go to market with its Tactera…
Cluster munitions: A dying treaty?
So-called cluster munitions date from the middle of the 20th century. Definitions vary, but broadly…
FAB Gripen Es take part in first multi-national exercise outside Brazil
Brazilian Air Force (FAB) Gripen E fighters have taken part in their first multinational exercise…
Ukrainian attack UAVs continue to hunt down Russian shadow fleet around Sea of Azov
The Ukrainian armed forces are compounding their campaign of targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure, which is…
China’s USV development: Assessing the state of play
When the world’s largest known military unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was revealed to the world,…
Ukrainian military claims world’s first unmanned amphibious assault
The Ukrainian military has conducted what appears to be the world’s first combat amphibious assault…
NATO GlobalEye order leaves big questions unanswered
When NATO announced its selection of the Saab GlobalEye at the NATO summit in Ankara…
Türkiye is selling its S-400s
On 10 July 2026, Abdulkadir Selvi, a columnist described as having close ties to the…
BAAINBw places naval laser weapon contract with MBDA and Rheinmetall
On 9 July 2026 Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support…
Kuwait places its first order for Rheinmetall MASS decoy launchers
Rheinmetall is supplying the Kuwait Naval Force with Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (MASS), the company…
Belgium to acquire NASAMS and Skyranger 30 in EUR 3.1 billion deal
On 8 July 2026, at the NATO summit in Ankara, Belgium and the Netherlands signed…
Germany secures deal to buy Tomahawk ground-launched cruise missiles
Germany has secured approval from the United States to purchase around 400 Tomahawk ground-launched cruise…
Ukraine to be granted Patriot production, but that doesn’t solve country’s current air defence crisis
Ukraine is to be granted a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence missiles, according to…
UK and the Netherlands partner for new class of amphibious ships
On 7 July 2026, the UK and the Netherlands announced plans for the combined procurement…
NATO launches USD 26.3 billion air and missile defence initiative
On 7 July 2026, NATO’s defence industrial agenda took a concrete and substantial step forward…
Further details of GCAP Combat Air Flying Demonstrator revealed
The demonstrator will provide a de-risking bridge to GCAP (seen here), accelerating the development of…
NATO’s selection of Saab GlobalEye officially confirmed at Ankara summit
The rumours were finally confirmed at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on…
Canada selects TKMS to deliver 12 Type 212CD submarines
Canada has selected Germany’s TKMS as the preferred supplier of its future submarines under the…
Baltic rearmament accelerates
It is certainly no secret that NATO and its Baltic members Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania…
Thales and Leonardo to deliver secure next-gen deployable CIS for NATO special forces
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has selected the Thales–Leonardo Consortium to deliver a…
Edgewing receives second joint international contract for GCAP
On 3 July 2026 the second joint international contract was awarded for the Global Combat…
Nyan strike drone test-launched from Royal Navy experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett
The Royal Navy and British Army have for the first time extensively tested the Nyan…
Rheinmetall to supply Morocco with seven field hospitals
Rheinmetall announced on 3 July 2026 that it has received an order for seven field…
BAE Systems delivers another batch of Beowulfs under US Army’s CATV programme
BAE Systems announced on 2 July 2026 that it has completed the delivery of 19…
Eurosatory 2026: Bootech showcases C2 suites
At Eurosatory 2026, Armenian system integration company Bootech provided Warsight with an in-depth briefing on…
New F-35s are currently being delivered without radars
When the Royal Air Force (RAF) decided to re-role its Canberra T.Mk 11s for target…
The DIP and the British Army: The good, the bad, and the moderate
Going through the UK Land Forces entry in the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Defence Investment…
DIP’s naval ‘hybrid’ force plans will bolster national and NATO deterrence, but UK shipbuilding challenges endure
The UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has, for the Royal Navy…
Saab under contract to produce 16 Gripen Es for Ukraine
Saab signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on 30 June 2026…
DIP shows cyber and electromagnetic domain to be ‘central arena of competition and conflict’
The Defence Investment Plan (DIP), released by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 30…
DIP rebalances previous plans to fully acknowledge space as a contested domain
The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) released by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 30…
‘A Next Generation Royal Air Force’ envisaged under UK MoD’s DIP
Within the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) released by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) on…
UK DIP finally published: It’s a mixed bag
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has finally published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP):…
Putin under pressure as Ukrainian attacks choke Crimea
When Russian President Vladimir Putin was forced to mount a much-subdued Victory Day Parade in…
US to reduce air power commitment to Europe
On 12 June 2026, the New York Times revealed details of planned cuts to US…
Contract signed for Polish acquisition of three A26 submarines from Saab
Saab signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency on 29 June 2026…
Eurosatory 2026: MARSS exhibits with parent EOS, announces deal with BAE Systems
European AI-enhanced security command-and-control (C2) specialist MARSS attended the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris in…
Toyota Hilux chosen for British Army’s 11 Brigade under Project Niala
The Toyota Hilux Invincible X 4×4 pick-up truck has been selected as the future Recce…
Eurosatory 2026: MUMTOS detailed by ST Engineering
At Eurosatory 2026, ST Engineering provided Warsight with an in-depth briefing into their new MUMTOS…
Dronamics’ Black Swan dances with defence
Dronamics, a Bulgarian manufacturer founded in 2014 with the aim of developing a commercial cargo…
F126 frigate programme sunk, to be replaced by MEKO A-200s
On 24 June 2026 the German Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg) confirmed the news, first…
Eurosatory 2026: THORIS C-UAV and NEMACS comms systems detailed
At Eurosatory 2026, Rohde & Schwarz provided further details of their new THORIS (Tactical High-Energy…
Eurosatory 2026: Orbit pursues double-digit growth plan under the wing of Kratos
Orbit Communication Systems, the Israeli specialist in ground, airborne and maritime communications, satellite tracking and…
Hungarian Air Force receives its final pair of Gripens
Two new Saab Gripen C fighters landed at Kecskemét Air Base in Hungary on 23…
Diplomacy undermined: has the Russia-Ukraine War fatally wounded the Ottawa Convention?
Conflicts around the world have left abandoned minefields that have killed or maimed thousands of…
UK MoD awards follow-on contracts under Project Brakestop
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on 22 June 2026 that three UK companies…
Portuguese Navy’s new multi-role ship brings strategic mosaic of national benefits
The Portuguese Navy’s new ship Dom João Segundo (also known as D João II) is…
Eurosatory 2026: Guided 50 mm munition concept presented by Northrop Grumman
At Eurosatory 2026, Northrop Grumman unveiled their as-yet unnamed concept for a mobile short-range air…
US F-35 fleet mired in readiness issues
Whisper it quietly but air power is undergoing radical change. The long-held view that conventional…
Eurosatory 2026: AI-focused start-ups showcased by UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) applied research and development backbone, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII),…
Eurosatory 2026: Storm partners with ISTEC and launches RADS UniCAGE universal ring mount
Norwegian company Storm Adapt Group announced at Eurosatory 2026 on 16 June that it has…
Eurosatory 2026: CV90 Nordic Initiative contract to close ‘well within this year’, says BAE Systems
BAE Systems Hägglunds is expecting to close its Nordic Initiative, under which CV90 infantry fighting…
Eurosatory 2026: Granta Autonomy to achieve TRL 9 with Black Wasp C-UAS interceptor by shooting down Russian Shahed
Within the next few months Lithuanian unmanned aerial system (UAS) specialist Granta Autonomy will achieve…
Eurosatory 2026: First Tridon Mk2 air defence systems are on their way to Ukraine, says BAE Systems
The first BAE Systems Tridon Mk2 40 mm air defence systems are on their way…
Eurosatory 2026: Esh-Tech unveils pulsed laser C-UAV system with ‘best-in-class’ SWAP-C characteristics
Israeli defence start-up Esh-Tech announced the development of its new DroneLight laser-based short-range counter-unmanned aerial…
Eurosatory 2026: Pearson Engineering debuts Threat-Sense AI-driven mine detection system
UK combat engineering specialist Pearson Engineering, known universally for its mine-clearing hardware, is now adding…
Turkish Navy validates indigenous capabilities during Denizkurdu-II exercise
The Turkish Navy concluded its large-scale Denizkurdu-II naval exercise, conducted between 4 and 14 June 2026…
First glimpses emerge of Airbus sixth gen-fighter concept
Germany’s Luftwaffe unveiled a new 70th anniversary logo on the tails of a Eurofighter and…
USAF awards GA-ASI and Anduril Increment 1 CCA production contracts
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) and Anduril…
Eurosatory 2026: EDGE Group cements its role in Europe
When Emirati technology and defence group EDGE launched EDGE Europe, a fully European commercial enterprise headquartered…
Eurosatory 2026: KNDS unveils CAPINT main battle tank
At Eurosatory 2026, Franco-German company KNDS unveiled their latest main battle tank (MBT), CAPINT, as…
Eurosatory 2026: ST Engineering introduces AME assault rifle range to Europe
Singapore’s ST Engineering used the 2026 Eurosatory defence exhibition, held in Paris from 15 to…
Greece set to become first operator of Victa-class maritime delivery craft
Greece is set to procure up to 10 Victa submersible, multi-domain maritime delivery craft for…
Boeing unveils a larger, more capable Ghost Bat
On 10 June 2026 at the ILA Berlin Air Show Boeing and Rheinmetall unveiled the…
Sifting signals: A peek behind the curtain
At the Association of Old Crows (AOC) Europe 2026 conference, Warsight got the chance to…
MUSCL gain: Unleashing passive radar
A typical radar works by emitting – often quite powerful – electromagnetic (EM) signals in…
Eurosatory 2026: Moog demonstrates RIwP flexibility with integration on Milrem Havoc RCV
Moog continued to demonstrate the flexibility of its Reconfigurable Integrated-Weapons Platform (RIwP) at Eurosatory 2026,…
A new quiver of Arrows: examining the RAF’s Hawk replacement requirement
On 25 April 2026 the UK’s Daily Express tabloid newspaper published an article entitled ‘Save…
BAE Systems launches Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System
On 12 June 2026 BAE Systems unveiled its Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System, designed…
NATO’s underwater architecture ‘databus’ will drive forward uncrewed vehicle operations
Meeting NATO’s underwater warfare mission – deterring and defending against growing threats across different tasks…
France orders multi-layered version of the SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system
The Eurosam consortium announced on 11 June 2026 that France has ordered the multi-layered version…
Rohde & Schwarz unveils NEMACS secure combat cloud solution
German electronics group Rohde & Schwarz has launched the Networked Multipoint Array Communications System (NEMACS):…
EDGE Group commits to European market with new company based in France
On 11 June 2026 Emirati technology and defence group EDGE launched EDGE Europe: a fully…
Defence Investment Plan that ‘falls well short’ prompts UK defence secretary to resign
The UK defence secretary for almost the last two years, John Healey, has resigned amid…
The death of the Franco-German-Spanish NGF: an inquest
On 8 June 2026 Boris Pistorius, German Federal Minister of Defence since 2023, told a…
As the NGF is cancelled, Germany looks to what comes next
On 8 June 2026 the news emerged in the French and German press that the…
Partisan defence of the Baltic states: prospect or folklore?
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have historical traditions of partisan uprisings and protracted post-Second World War…
MICA NG test fired at supersonic speed from a Dassault Rafale
On 1 June 2026 the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) announced the successful first…
Crazy Ivan: Russia intensifies grey zone warfare against UK
Submarines of the Russian Federation Navy have long used the so-called ‘Crazy Ivan’ as an…
The Constanța explosion: Breaking and entering
At 10:30 local time on Friday 5 June 2026, residents near the Romanian port of…
Airbus Helicopters introduces the U145: an uncrewed version of its H145
Airbus Helicopters has developed an uncrewed version of its H145 four-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter. Known as…
The counter-AI battle: Closing Pandora’s box
At the Association of Old Crows (AOC) Europe 2026 conference, held from 19-21 May in…
MBDA’s SPEAR 3 missile has finally flown on the F-35B
On 21 May 2026 Lockheed Martin, MBDA and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the…
New twin-seat Sukhoi Su-57 variant takes to the skies
Sukhoi’s parent company, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), revealed on 19 May 2026 that the…
Türkiye’s Hava SOJ stand-off jamming platform could be approaching service
On 1 June 2026 the Turkish Ministry of National Defence (MND – Millî Savunma Bakanlığı)…
Türkiye moves Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan missiles into serial production
The Turkish air-to-air missile effort has crossed a practical threshold with the Bozdoğan within-visual-range (WVR)…
First Saab Gripen F rolled out in Linköping
Whereas Saab produced a two-seat Gripen B as the training version of the original JAS…
Running low: addressing the US shortage in missile stocks
The war now being conducted by the United States and Israel against Iran and its…
Royal Navy Merlin crashes in Devon
A Royal Navy Merlin HC4 helicopter crashed into a field in southwest England on the…
FN expands range with new FN Arka next-gen rifle
FN, the brand of FN Browning Group’s Defence & Security division that includes FN Herstal, FN…
WB Group secures Poland’s largest ever contract for unmanned aerial systems
Poland’s Armament Agency has signed contracts with WB Group for the delivery of new reconnaissance/strike…
It looked like a good month for the Wedgetail, but was it?
In testimony before the US House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on 12 May 2026, 2026, Secretary…
Swedish FMV orders Giraffe AMB radars and C2 systems from Saab
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for sensors and…
Northern Star and Karelian Sword 26: NATO forces train to secure eastern flank
Northern Star 26 Exercise Northern Star 26 was held at Vuosanka training area, Finland’s second-largest…
F-35B Lightning deliveries to the RAF finally complete
When the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation announced that:…
BAE Systems to provide soft-kill APS for US Army combat vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded the Soft Kill Active Protection System (APS) programme of record by…
GA-ASI and USAF use MQ-20 and F-35 to demonstrate advanced manned-unmanned teaming
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI), the F-35 Joint Program Office, 309th Software Engineering Group,…
Thales Canada to supply Sonar 2087s for RCN’s River-class destroyers
Thales Canada has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply the Sonar…
Rheinmetall to supply Bundeswehr with over 2,000 trucks under EUR 1 billion order
The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply more than 2,000 military transport vehicles, the company…
Lockheed Martin delivers ICS-enabled baseline for US Navy
Lockheed Martin announced on 28 May 2026 that it has successfully delivered the first Integrated Combat…
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger team to offer next-gen UGVs to US DoW
American Rheinmetall and US industrial manufacturer Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field…
Swedish and Ukrainian presidents announce plans for Ukrainian Gripen acquisition
The Ukrainian Air Force could finally be receiving Saab Gripen fighters, with plans announced for…
UK and Poland further deepen defence co-operation with new treaty
The United Kingdom and Poland have signed a wide-ranging treaty that further deepens the two…
US counts air power costs of war with Iran
On 13 May 2026 the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) presented Congress with its report…
Canada announces Saab’s GlobalEye platform as its preferred AEW&C solution
The Canadian government has selected Saab’s GlobalEye platform as the preferred solution to its airborne…
Depleted uranium: dirty bomb or not?
It seems that every time uranium gets mentioned, hyperbole soon follows. Ukrainian media accounts in…
A subdued Russian military retains its menace
Lasting for just 45 minutes, the Russian Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 9 May…
Low-cost APKWS laser-guided rockets deployed on operations by RAF Typhoons
On 31 March 2026 Warsight reported the first test firing of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon…
Trump Administration reverses decision to cancel US troop deployment to Poland
Just over a week after a directive from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cancelled the…
Friday defence news round-up (22 May 2026)
Saab announces new Sirius Compact R-ESM sensor for fixed applications On 19 May 2026 Saab…
GA-ASI and Saab test fly the world’s first unmanned AEW solution
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) and Saab have partnered to achieve a maiden flight…
Many are saying the right things on UK defence, but is anyone listening?
In July 2024 the incoming Labour government recognised that the world was becoming a more…
Air dominance for the US fleet: the F/A-XX is coming, but when?
The F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter (NGF) is the manned combat air (fighter/attack) component that lies…
USAF’s F-15EX Eagle II fleet set to more than double
The embracement by the US Air Force (USAF) of the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has…
Combat readiness of USAF squadrons reduced by maintenance delays
Depot-level maintenance for the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) aircraft fleets is carried out at three…
Cancellation of US Army deployment to Poland sends detrimental message to NATO Europe
In mid-May 2026 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly cancelled a sizeable deployment of US…
Missile and drone use in Iran war shows parallels and differences with Ukraine conflict
On 7 May 2026, even amid an agreed ceasefire in the US/Israeli war with Iran,…
Friday defence news round-up (15 May 2026)
Thales and ArianeGroup announce first firing of France’s FLP-t 150 missile Thales and ArianeGroup jointly…
Greenland basing discussions could help US bolster GIUK Gap ASW presence
Greenland’s position in NATO security has been the subject of high-level, high-profile debate across parts…
British Army artillery to be recapitalised with order for 72 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) might be yet to publish its Defence Investment Plan,…
The Baltic Defence Line: fortifying NATO’s eastern front
Everyone in the West has been paying attention to Russia and the war in Ukraine,…
Drawing on Chevrolet heritage, Team LionStrike adds Silverado HD to its LMV line-up
Team LionStrike – the collaboration between GM Defence, BAE Systems and NP Aerospace targeting the…
US Navy SSBN port visit to Gibraltar appears to carry a message
The US Navy (USN) has announced the visit of one of its nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs)…
Chief of Swedish Army outlines how it must fight to win in future
Now operating within the NATO alliance rather than as the military of a neutral country,…
SAHA 2026: Turkish industry expands its maritime UxV portfolio
Unmanned surface/underwater vehicles (UxVs) were a major draw at SAHA EXPO 2026 in Istanbul. Several…
Friday defence news round-up (8 May 2026)
UAE signs contract with Embraer for 10 C-390 Millennium airlifters The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s)…
Saab introduces new Bolide 2 missile for its RBS 70 air defence system
Saab has launched a new missile for its RBS 70 short-range air defence system. Called…
Saab unveils new ERA-defeating HEAT round for the Carl-Gustaf
Saab has launched a new high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) round for its Carl-Gustaf 84 mm recoilless…
SAHA 2026: Turkish industry’s new UAVs and loitering munitions take centre stage
Swarm autonomy and GNSS-denied navigation A central theme at the SAHA 2026 exhibition was the…
ICEYE candid on the relative strengths of the European space sector and procurement
Specialising in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, Finnish company ICEYE is currently billed as one…
SAHA 2026: Indonesia to be first export customer for Baykar’s Kizilelma UCAV
Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Baykar and Republikorp, Indonesia’s largest privately owned defence holding company, signed…
SAHA 2026: Türkiye unveils Yıldırımhan, the country’s first ICBM
Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense Research & Development (R&D) Centre unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic…
US Navy shipbuilding is taking on water
So far, 2026 has been a busy year for the US Navy. As well as…
Friday defence news round-up (1 May 2026)
Sikorsky/Robinson and Bell to supply USMC with MARV-EL platforms The US Marine Corps has awarded…
Japanese CBRN equipment: seldom seen, so far …
The Japanese military is not small but manages a very low profile. For constitutional reasons Japan’s military has…
Rheinmetall celebrates its first ship christening
Rheinmetall had a new kind of event to celebrate on 29 April 2026: the christening…
Arise ATHENA: The US Army prepares for HADES, its next generation of airborne ISR
On 15 April 2026, the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) announced the completion of testing and…
Boeing completes first test flight with an operational-equivalent MQ-25A Stingray
Boeing and the US Navy successfully completed the first test flight of an operational-equivalent MQ-25A…
US SOUTHCOM establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
Fleet Experimentation 2026 (FLEX2026) commenced on 26 April 2026 in Key West, under the umbrella…
Mixed fortunes for Thales Australia in latest round of ADF procurement
Thales Australia has picked up a significant Australian Defence Force (ADF) order for its new…
Romania to award Rheinmetall EUR 5 billion in SAFE contracts
According to a new Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MoND) document seen by Warsight, Romania…
Trump’s claim to ‘have all the cards’ over Iran rings hollow
On 25 April 2026 US President Donald Trump, having announced that special envoy Steve Witkoff…
Lockheed Martin withdraws TF-50N from US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System contest
The US Navy hopes to field 216 aircraft under its Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)…
The Russian air and missile threat evolves: What are the implications for NATO?
Russia has accelerated the evolution of integrated capability and capacity to conduct extensive precision strikes…
UK ‘completes’ F-35B deliveries – postscript
In the Warsight article ‘The uncomfortable facts behind UK F-35 deliveries’ we revealed that although the…
Friday defence news round-up (24 April 2026)
KC-390 completes global demonstration tour Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft (see image above) has completed…
‘Cruiseification’: Why are so many weapons becoming like cruise missiles?
‘Carcinisation’ is a term in evolutionary biology used to describe the rather bizarre tendency of…
NATO’s MARCOM enhances role as hub for information sharing and CUI protection
When a short series of critical undersea infrastructure (CUI) incidents occurred in the Baltic Sea…
The A-10C ‘Warthog’ receives a brief, final stay of execution
On 19 April 2026 US Secretary of the Air Force Dr Troy E Meink announced that,…
SSBN deployments reveal dire state of Royal Navy submarine availability
Head-of-class Royal Navy (RN) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) HMS Vanguard returned to port at…
US Navy testing JDAM-LR: a new, more affordable stand-off weapon
The Boeing Joint Direct Attack Munition – Long Range (JDAM-LR) is reportedly designated as the…
NAHEMA contracts NHIndustries for NH90 Block 2 upgrade study
The NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) has awarded a EUR 15 million contract to NHIndustries…
The US is outpacing Europe in trialling new anti-drone tech
Elements from the US Army’s 1st Cavalry Division have recently completed a counter-drone live-fire exercise…
The uncomfortable facts behind UK F-35 deliveries
On 29 March 2026 the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation of the UK Ministry…
Trump still failing to find an adequate conclusion to his war with Iran
More than seven weeks since the United States and Israel initiated their attacks on Iran,…
Friday defence news round-up (17 April 2026)
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft officially named MV-75 Cheyenne II On 15 April 2026 Bell…
B-21 Raider testing accelerates ahead of service entry next year
On 14 April 2026 the US Air Force (USAF) released two new photos of the…
UK government receives blunt warning of its ‘corrosive complacency’ regarding preparedness for conflict
The UK government is increasingly becoming accused of dragging its feet on adequately preparing the…
France authorises world’s first ricin antidote for sale
The biological toxin ricin is one of the threats that elicits concern from both military…
NATO DIANA three years in: What the acronym doesn’t say
The defence landscape is changing quickly. Or at least, it is trying to. The first…
BAE Systems details work integrating APKWS onto Typhoon as low-cost drone killer
Although the Eurofighter Typhoon has enjoyed great success in intercepting and destroying unmanned aerial vehicle…
USAF fulfils rapid request to give A-10 probe-and-drogue air refuelling capability
The US Air Force has tested a removeable air-to-air refuelling (AAR) probe for the A-10C…
UDT 2026: AUKUS to increase UK SSN presence across Euro-Atlantic
The AUKUS strategic partnership will enable the UK to deliver increased submarine presence across the…
Geopolitical pressures expose “doom loop” of Royal Navy’s current fleet
On the face of it the UK has a powerful, reasonably sized navy with some…
The erosion of nuclear brinksmanship
Thankfully, President Donald Trump did not unleash nuclear weapons onto Iran on Tuesday 7 April…
UK MoD details operations to deter Russian submarine incursions
The UK and NATO allies have combined recently to deter Russian submarine deployments into UK…
The Portuguese Navy’s latest ship is an unmanned systems platform
The Portuguese Navy’s latest ship, the future NRP Dom João Segundo, has been floated out.…
Trump agrees ceasefire with Iran
US President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, which comprises a…
Telegram in wartime
Telegram is a prominent online platform for the dissemination of both official and unofficial information…
Friday defence news round-up (3 April 2026)
GCAP agency places contract with Edgewing On 2 April 2026, the GCAP Agency has awarded…
Russian drones learn new tricks
Over the course of early 2026, it is fair to say Russia’s offensive efforts in…
Norway moves Standardised Vessel programme into design phase
Norway’s plans to recapitalise a major portion of its surface fleet have taken a significant…
US Navy ponders its UJTS choices
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued its long-awaited Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)…
Dispersion alone won’t keep large aircraft safe
While tactical aircraft can be accommodated in hardened aircraft shelters, or protected against direct fire…
Uranium fever: Why finding Iran’s HEU requires espionage, not remote sensing
Reports on how much highly enriched uranium (HEU) Iran may possess vary a bit, but…
Sledgehammers for cracking nuts: UK air defence against Iranian drones
During recent operations in the Middle East, the UK deployed a range of air defence…
The missing architecture of autonomous naval systems
Conversations on defence trade show floors can sometimes feel like the film ‘Groundhog day’. Take…
JEF European security statement underscores its critical North Atlantic maritime security role
The JEF is continuing to develop as a major North Atlantic maritime security actor, providing…
Friday defence news round-up (27 March 2026)
First Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil is rolled out On 25 March 2026 Saab,…
Oversight committees find UK MoD coming up short
One of the major methods that the UK government has of providing oversight of its…
British forces cleared to board Russian shadow fleet vessels in UK waters
UK armed forces and law enforcement personnel will now be able to board Russian shadow fleet vessels…
Thales’ Expeditionary PathMaster offers accelerated outputs in hybrid MCM
Thales has integrated core elements of its existing mine countermeasures (MCM) mission products into a…
Iranians call Trump’s bluff as more US troops prepared for deployment
The leadership in Tehran appears to have called the bluff of US President Donald Trump,…
BMT’s DISC sim facility becomes tool for transition to hybrid navies
BMT has unveiled its Digital Innovation and Simulation Centre (DISC): a new, mission-grade facility that…
Does Iran have a non-conventional strategic weapon option beyond nukes?
With the US and Israeli military actively degrading the Iranian nuclear weapon programme, it would…
US Army officially receives its first optionally piloted UH-60Mx Black Hawk
The US Army officially received its first optionally piloted UH-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter on 20…
Is the CBRN reconnaissance vehicle a dying concept?
The concept of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle has been around…
Trump talks of resolving hostilities with Iran, but US could be wading further into the mire
As the US/Israeli war with Iran moved into its fourth week, the sight of a…
Friday defence news round-up (20 March 2026)
Texelis Defense and its Finnish partner unveil the SCATA Mk1 France’s Texelis Defense and Finnish…
Iranian air defences find US and Israeli UAVs within reach
Just over three weeks into the air war in Iran and in terms of crewed…
TAI makes progress with Kaan fifth-gen fighter prototypes
Turkish Aerospace (TAI, also known by the Turkish acronym TUSAŞ) is preparing for the first…
Indian Air Force accelerates agile combat employment
On 14 February 2026 India’s prime minister inaugurated the latest in a series of highway…
Saab consolidates naval offerings into single business area
On 1 April 2026 Saab will have officially consolidated its naval operations into one business…
Trump’s war comes up against Tehran’s asymmetric response
Over the last several days it will have finally dawned on US President Donald Trump…
RN Gulf deployment debates illustrate government challenges but navy flexibility
The continuing US/Israel war with Iran around the Gulf has prompted UK public debate about…
Finland’s Pohjanmaa corvettes prepare to deliver permanent patrol presence for NATO in Baltic
Finland is taking further steps along the pathway for delivering its four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes: a…
Initial impressions from 16 days of missile warfare in the Middle East
Over the last 16 days the United States and Israel have engaged Iran in what…
Condemned to succeed: Why Ajax is unlikely to be cancelled
The British Army’s long-troubled Ajax tracked vehicle programme endured further scandal and setback in November-December…
US Army Flight School Next: A new helicopter and fixing the pilot training pipeline
In February 2026, the US Army selected three companies to participate in Phase III of…
Tear gas usage in the Russia-Ukraine War
By far the most common Russian use case reported in allegations (and now widely witnessed…
NATO continues naval command and operations evolution to build North Atlantic deterrence and defence
Events in and around the Gulf in late February and early March 2026 may have…
The sinking of IRIS Dena: what is legitimate in America’s undeclared wars?
On 4 March 2026 a US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) sank the Islamic Republic…
Closure at last for the UK’s NMH programme, but questions remain
On 2 March 2026 it was finally officially confirmed that the UK armed forces’ truncated…
Winners and losers: Trump and the US military
As the 45th and now the 47th president of the United States, Donald J Trump…
Russia’s war machine shows no sign of abating, IISS warns
With 24 February 2026 having marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian…
US future arms control priorities to reflect long-term aim of tackling warheads
US priorities amid future efforts to develop new nuclear arms control treaties with Russia will likely reflect a longstanding US focus on controlling nuclear warhead numbers, a former US chief arms control…