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United States Army Pacific Soldiers assigned to the 8th Military Police Brigade conducted field patrols using the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport robotic vehicle during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 26-01 exercise at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The event highlighted the Army’s ongoing experimentation with unmanned ground systems as part of broader modernization efforts across the […]View the full article

German defense technology company Quantum Systems unveiled its first unmanned ground vehicle, known as MANDRILL, during the Enforce Tac 2026 exhibition, formally launching a new ground robotics domain within the company’s expanding autonomous systems portfolio. The debut marks Quantum Systems’ entry into land-based robotics, extending a business previously focused on unmanned aerial systems into multi-domain […]View the full article

Russia appears to be moving closer to deploying its nuclear-capable Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile system, also known as RS-26, on the territory of Belarus. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that, “The relocation of the Oreshnik system to the territory of Belarus is nearing completion. We understand where it will be deployed.” Zelenskyy […]View the full article

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has released its final solicitation for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program — a sweeping effort to transform how the United States develops and deploys next-generation missile defense capabilities. According to the solicitation, SHIELD will function as a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract designed […] The post Pentagon unveils $151B SHIELD missile defense program first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Russia carried out another large-scale missile strike against Ukraine overnight on October 3, employing a new tactic that relied heavily on ground-launched cruise missiles from the Iskander system rather than its usual air- or sea-launched weapons, according to a report from the Air Force of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force said that during the assault, […] The post Ukraine hit by wave of ground-launched Iskander cruise missiles first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Russia’s state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec said it has delivered another batch of Su-35S multirole fighters to the country’s armed forces, continuing a steady flow of aircraft to operational units despite reported wartime losses. According to a statement from the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of Rostec, the Su-35S fighters are designed to secure air superiority […]View the full article

The United States has awarded Boeing a ceiling $8.58 billion contract to design, produce, and deliver new F-15IA fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, according to a newly issued contract award notice released on December 29. The hybrid contract covers the design, integration, instrumentation, testing, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft, with […]View the full article

A Ukrainian military expert says Russia has begun arming its Shahed one-way attack drones with Soviet-designed R-60 air-to-air missiles in an apparent attempt to counter Ukrainian aerial interceptors. In a statement published by Ukrainian military specialist Serhiy Beskrestnov, known by the callsign “Serhiy Flesh,” confirmed the first documented case of an R-60 missile integrated with […]View the full article

Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defense announced Wednesday that it is acquiring the Merops AS-3 Surveyor counter-drone system from U.S. manufacturer Perennial Autonomy, including 48 interceptor drones, as part of an accelerated procurement process approved by the Lithuanian Government. The purchase marks another step in Vilnius’s push to field capable air defenses against the same drone […]View the full article

Russian military propagandists and lawmakers are calling for Moscow to supply Venezuela with large numbers of attack drones. The proposal appeared in Rybar, one of Russia’s largest and most influential pro-military outlets, which urged the transfer of “a mass of Russian FPV drones with equipment” to strengthen Venezuela’s defense and repel “a potential strike.” Rybar’s […]View the full article

A Ukrainian-built reconnaissance drone continued its mission and returned safely to base after being struck by two SA-8 Gecko surface-to-air missiles during operations over Russia’s Kursk region, according to the drone’s manufacturer, Skyeton. The company said the Raybird unmanned aircraft sustained heavy damage during an active combat mission but remained airborne due to its airframe […]View the full article

The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation a new ceiling contract worth up to $100 million to advance two key strike‑weapon programs: the Stand‑In Attack Weapon (SiAW) and the Advanced Anti‑Radiation Guided Missile–Extended Range (AARGM‑ER). The agreement supports both production and research and development through December 31, 2034, according to the […]View the full article

AM General has finalized a three-year direct commercial sale framework contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo for Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer Systems, marking the first sale of the system to Kosovo and expanding the company’s footprint in mobile artillery solutions. According to the company, the agreement covers Hawkeye Mobile Howitzer […]View the full article

Denmark has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System. According to a press release from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace dated December 17, 2025, the Danish government finalized the agreement for the NSM Coastal Defence System, known as NSM CDS. The contract is valued at more […]View the full article

Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, a move that expands the Kenya Defence Forces’ ability to counter aerial threats ranging from aircraft to uncrewed systems, according to information provided by sources familiar with the acquisition. The Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby, or SPYDER, system was manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems […]View the full article

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Russian Navy’s intelligence vessel Yantar is operating near UK territorial waters, prompting a heightened military response amid concerns about threats to critical undersea infrastructure. In a statement issued Wednesday morning, Defence Secretary John Healey said, “A Russian spy ship – the Yantar – is on […]View the full article

The Office of Naval Research published a formal solicitation on April 10, 2026, calling on industry and government partners to submit technologies in support of the Flight Advancement of Structures for Hypersonics program — a funded Innovative Naval Prototype effort aimed at developing and flight-testing a surface-launched, tactically relevant hypersonic strike weapon. The announcement, posted […]View the full article

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) has emerged as the U.S. Navy’s first Flight III warship, introducing a new generation of surface combatant capability centered on advanced radar, power, and combat systems. Commissioned on October 7, 2023, Jack H. Lucas has been designated by the Chief of Naval Operations as […]View the full article

A Chinese vehicle-mounted laser weapon system designed for counter-drone operations has been spotted at the Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, images circulating in open-source defense channels show, marking an apparent export of Chinese directed-energy technology to a Gulf state that has been actively expanding its counter-UAS capabilities. The system visible in the […]View the full article

U.S. Army engineers with the 809th Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, conducted a major river-crossing exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany, testing the unit’s ability to deploy quickly and support mobility operations across Europe’s challenging terrain. The 809th MRBC deployed to a designated training […] The post U.S. troops practice rapid bridge deployment in Europe first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article