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February 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Sunray Laser Counters Aerial Drones

A new Ukrainian laser system known as Sunray has been tested as a counter-drone solution. Operating without visible emissions, the device reportedly disabled a drone in seconds during field...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

K9 Support Hub Launched by Hanwha

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is establishing a European armored vehicle production center in Romania to manufacture K9 howitzers and K10 support vehicles. The expansive facility will support assembly, integration,...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

A330 MRTT Auto-Refueling Cleared by Singapore

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has secured world-first full certification for automatic air-to-air refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT tankers. The A3R system, validated after comprehensive flight trials...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Slovak Troops Receive New Uniforms, Weapons

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has introduced a new Personal Clothing System – Combat Uniform, designated M25 or “Vzor 25,” alongside a broader modernization of small arms and soldier equipment....

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

Embraer Launches Korea’s First C-390 Airlifter

The rollout of South Korea’s first C-390 Millennium reflects Embraer’s growing footprint in the Asia-Pacific defense market. Designed to replace older airlift platforms, the C-390 combines jet performance with...

February 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

DARPA Evaluates Autonomous Robotic Tool to Treat Frontline Injuries

DARPA is advancing a new robotic medical concept designed to operate inside the human body, enabling it to locate traumatic injuries and deliver immediate treatment—significantly improving the survival chances...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Israel Reveals New Hybrid Drone Power Tech

Elbit Systems is advancing UAV propulsion by adopting Lowental Hybrid’s Native Parallel Hybrid technology, a system designed to combine electric and combustion power in a fully integrated architecture. The...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Raptor XL Leads UK’s New Interceptor Push

Britain’s new Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor concepts signal a shift toward AI-driven, high-speed air defense solutions. Built to react faster than traditional systems, the interceptors rely on...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

New GA Aircraft Targets Complex Sea Missions

The Do228 NXT marks General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ effort to enhance operational flexibility for maritime and border forces facing increasingly dynamic mission requirements. Engineered for rugged conditions, the aircraft’s...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Russia Upgrades SHORAD With Auto-Tracking

The Russian military’s Zubr SHORAD system reflects a growing emphasis on countering small, agile aerial threats on the modern battlefield. By combining airspace surveillance sensors with automated tracking and...