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Ukraine’s military has destroyed a rare Arctic-modified Tor-M2DT air defense system during a drone strike near the Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea, according to information released by Ukrainian forces. The strike was carried out by units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, which used attack drones to target the system stationed close to the Russian-controlled airfield. […]View the full article

The Swedish Air Force says its quick-reaction alert fighters identified a group of Russian long-range aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea on Thursday, as Moscow carried out a training mission involving Tu-22M3 bombers and escorting fighters. In a post published by the Swedish Air Force, the service stated: “Swedish QRA identified Russian Tu-22 bombers escorted […]View the full article

Russia has suffered a failed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test after a launch at the Yasny range in the Orenburg region ended in an explosion only seconds after liftoff. The missile rose roughly 200–400 meters before detonating in midair and crashing back to the ground, leaving behind a visible purple toxic cloud. The incident occurred […]View the full article

What were we told in the early years by those put in leadership with responsibility for stewardship of our nation’s security? “We have to fight them over there, or we will have to fight them over here.” Even that was made a lie. This last week, the failure of our nation’s elite in leadership and vision required another child sacrifice, just as it did at Abbey Gate. You weren’t even born yet when the attacks of 9/11 took place. You weren’t even of legal driving age when your nation was defeated in Afghanistan by a loosely organized tribal society, and forced into a humiliating retreat from Kabul. You weren’t even of legal drinking age when—in the shadow of the Army & …

Ukraine’s defense industry has introduced a new 4×4 tactical armored vehicle designed for frontline operations. According to the Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi, the newly developed DESNA armored vehicle has been created by the private company UkrArmoTech as a direct response to battlefield requirements. DESNA was built to meet the military’s need for a multi-purpose, high-mobility […]View the full article

Latvia has formally joined the allied user group for ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles, marking a new stage of international cooperation on tracked armored platforms. The announcement was made Thursday at the Ādaži military base, where delegations from Latvia, Spain, Austria, and the United Kingdom gathered for the group’s first meeting. According to the Latvian Ministry […]View the full article

France has presented the newest evolution of its next-generation loitering munition capability, showcasing the MUTANT XL system at the Defense Innovation Forum 2025 held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The system is being developed under the French Larinae program through a partnership between MBDA and Delair. According to Delair, the MUTANT XL is designed […]View the full article

KNDS has announced two major production milestones for its CAESAR artillery line, marking the rollout of the 450th CAESAR MKI and the 100th CAESAR MKI OCTAVE. The announcement was made by Olivier Bonfils, Director of Industry & Supply Chain at KNDS, who emphasized the achievements as a testament to growing industrial capacity and deep cooperation […]View the full article

A Canadian-made unmanned aircraft originally developed for civilian medical logistics is being positioned for potential military use as modern conflict zones demand faster, quieter and more survivable small-scale resupply capabilities. Volatus Aerospace says its Canary unmanned aircraft system (UAS), now used for hospital-to-hospital medical transport, can be adapted for frontline logistics where traditional supply routes […]View the full article

A Ukrainian-designed unmanned ground vehicle has drawn attention during Spain’s Fuerza Futura 2035 military exercises in Almeria, where it was evaluated alongside Spanish and NATO units in one of Europe’s most extensive demonstrations of next-generation unmanned systems. According to information shared by the company, the TerMIT UGV participated in a dedicated unmanned-systems segment that involved […]View the full article

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a new long-term production contract for South Korea’s next-generation Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile system. According to a press release from Hanwha Aerospace, the company signed a KRW 705.4 billion (approximately $482 million) agreement with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to begin mass production of L-SAM launchers and anti-ballistic missiles through 2030. […]View the full article

The Boeing Company has released new details on a major Apache helicopter agreement with Poland, confirming that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a Foreign Military Sales contract valued at nearly $4.7 billion to produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers. According to Boeing, the order includes 96 aircraft for the Polish Armed […]View the full article

EUROATLAS, the German advanced defense technologies company, has announced the launch of its new GREYSHARK family of autonomous underwater vehicles, introducing two multi-mission platforms designed for long-range underwater intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The company says the new Bravo and Foxtrot AUVs will provide militaries and critical-infrastructure operators with persistent underwater awareness at a time when […]View the full article

Terma A/S announced on November 27, 2025, that it has completed the acquisition of OSL Technology, a UK company known for counter-drone and intelligent security systems. According to the company, the move strengthens its strategy to expand market-ready Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems and critical-infrastructure protection solutions. OSL is a UK specialist with long-running experience in civil […]View the full article

ALL.SPACE has announced a major step forward in U.S. Army modernization efforts with the successful validation of the company’s Hydra MAX terminal under the Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) program. The achievement confirms that the system can deliver continuous multi-orbit satellite connectivity — across LEO, MEO, and GEO networks — even while on the move. […]View the full article

Uvision Group has announced the full acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defense technology company known for its encapsulated, AI-driven loitering systems. According to the company, the move is intended to strengthen Uvision’s multi-layered approach to loitering munitions and broaden its offerings across air, ground, sea, and subsea domains. In a release from Uvision, the company […]View the full article

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U.S. Air Forces Southern said that long-range B-52H Stratofortress bombers from Minot Air Force Base carried out a Bomber Attack Demonstration over the Caribbean Sea on November 24, supporting Operation Southern Spear. According to the service, the mission was part of ongoing efforts to “bring Hemispheric security & stability,” and included integration with U.S. fighter […]View the full article

The United States Army has finalized a $390 million contract modification with BAE Systems to upgrade and deliver additional Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles, expanding the service’s fleet of modernized armored platforms. According to the company, the upgraded M2A4 configuration will replace older Bradley variants and give Soldiers improved lethality, protection, and on-board systems across […]View the full article

The United States is preparing for a large-scale expansion of its sustainment and supply chain framework for the Army’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) and AGM-114 Hellfire systems, according to a new notice from the Defense Logistics Agency. Both missile families are manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the long-time prime contractor responsible for their production and lifecycle […]View the full article