Canadian Navy Frigates Get MDA Shipborne Drones
Canada awards MDA Space CAD 66M to equip Halifax frigates with ISTAR drones, covering procurement, optional units, and long-term support.
Australian Company Secures Deal for 100-Kilowatt Laser-Based Anti-Drone Technology
EOS of Australia has won a €71.4 million ($83 million) contract from an undisclosed NATO ally for its 100-kilowatt-class laser-based system to counter drones. Set for completion between 2025...
Anduril Sends Initial Altius Loitering Munitions to Taiwan, Expanding Presence in the Area
Taiwan has received Altius drones from Anduril only six months after a US-approved sale. Alongside delivery, Anduril opened a Taiwan office and began AI defense collaborations, enhancing local military...
Taiwan Orders 48,000 Boron Carbide Plates for Military Body Armor
The Taiwanese armed forces will receive high-grade boron carbide body armor plates to boost troop protection. This complements an ongoing mass-production effort for triple-layer armor designed to counter Chinese...
Rheinmetall to Provide 40mm Ammunition to Lithuania and Hand Grenades to Estonia
The Baltic states have secured major munitions deals with Rheinmetall — Estonia for grenades, Lithuania for 40mm cartridges — to enhance readiness as part of expanded military spending to...
Spain Prioritizes European Aircraft Over American F-35 Fighter Jets
Spain has announced it will not acquire the US-manufactured F-35 fighter jets, choosing to pursue European-made aircraft instead, as reported by El Pais and confirmed by the defense ministry....
India Dismisses Interest in Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Combat Aircraft
Despite speculation, India is not considering the South Korean KF-21 Boramae in its ongoing effort to procure 114 advanced jets to replace older fighters. Official statements confirm that the...
Kongsberg Selected to Provide Remote Turrets for US Marine ACV-30 Fleet
The KF-21 Boramae, launched by South Korea in 2011, seeks to modernize its air force by replacing F-4 and F-5 jets by 2026. The aircraft is 17 meters long,...
US Army’s Autonomous Launcher Program Attracts Lockheed and Raytheon
Kongsberg won a contract valued at $118 million to supply remote turrets for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 fleet, with the option to increase to $271.5...
Italian Navy Commissions Advanced Multi-Role Warship
Italy’s newest multi-role frigate, the Emilio Bianchi, was handed over as part of Italy–France defense cooperation. The state-of-the-art vessel boasts stealth features, top-speed propulsion, advanced sensor suites, missile systems,...