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Germany has overtaken China to become the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter, according to a new global weapons transfer report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The annual assessment reviews major conventional weapons transfers worldwide during the 2021–2025 period and shows Germany moving ahead of China in total export volume. The shift reflects […]View the full article

A Latvian defense company has presented its UNHUMAN unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) during the Griffin Tech Days 2026 exercises hosted by Finnish Special Forces at the Rovajärvi Training Area in northern Finland. The robotic vehicle was demonstrated in genuine Arctic conditions northeast of Rovaniemi, where temperatures dropped to –27°C. The UNHUMAN UGV, developed by Latvia-based […]View the full article

U.S.-based iRocket announced the successful completion of a test flight of its iRX-100 missile integrated with a launcher supplied by Arnold Defense, confirming the system’s compatibility and operational performance. The company said the missile reached Mach 2 and traveled approximately six kilometers during the demonstration, validating its use with Arnold Defense’s launcher platform. According to […]View the full article

REGENT Craft announced on March 11 that it has begun its 2026 sea trial campaign for the Viceroy Seaglider prototype and the autonomous Squire Seaglider drone at the company’s headquarters in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The testing program is part of an effort to validate a new category of high-speed maritime vehicles designed for both […]View the full article

Germany-based Quantum Systems on March 11 announced a partnership with Daimler Truck aimed at developing unmanned military logistics vehicles with the MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit. The announcement was made during the LogNet 2026 conference in Koblenz, where the companies outlined plans to integrate autonomous driving and teleoperation technologies into military truck platforms. According to Quantum […]View the full article

U.S. Central Command on March 11 released new video footage showing strikes against Iranian weapons systems during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, highlighting attacks on missile and drone-related assets across Iran. The command said the campaign has already affected Iran’s ability to launch attacks. The release of the footage comes as U.S. military officials seek […]View the full article

Life is short. There is so much to learn with so little time. So many great men with so many stories—and yet, there stand their stories in the library, keys to understanding, just waiting for fate to grant you more time. There are some names that wander in and out of your reading. Often just for humorous moments like learning their nickname. For instance, a U.S. Army general known to his men as, of all things, “Old Iron Tits.” Of course, I’m speaking of General Matthew Ridgway, USA. /img/missing-image.pngA grenade, a first aid kit and … is that a battle ascot? Anyway, back to topic. I mostly remember his advice about Vietnam. He was instrumental in keeping us out in the…

The United States Army has placed new orders for MAWL-X1 and DAGIR-V1 weapon-mounted laser systems from B.E. Meyers & Co., the company confirmed in a press release. The contract includes more than 1,000 MAWL-X1 units already delivered in 2025 and an additional order of more than 1,000 MAWL-X1 and DAGIR-V1 systems scheduled for delivery in […]View the full article

UK-based SYOS Aerospace said on March 11, 2026, that its SA200 heavy-lift uncrewed helicopter has completed endurance trials and fully autonomous mission testing, clearing the aircraft for serial production. The company confirmed that the SA200 UAV successfully demonstrated autonomous take-off and landing from a moving platform during the final trials. The milestone comes as militaries […]View the full article

Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech has developed a new close-range counter-drone device known as the Chipa net gun, designed to intercept first-person-view (FPV) attack drones at short distances on the battlefield. The system fires a specially designed net that opens in mid-air and entangles the drone’s propellers, stopping it before impact. The Ukrainian company said the device […]View the full article

The Czech Army has begun testing its first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle in Sweden, placing the new armored platform through demanding trials in harsh Nordic terrain and winter conditions. The official X account of the Czech Army confirmed that the vehicle is undergoing extensive testing designed to verify that the platform meets the military’s […]View the full article

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), recently employed the Vector unmanned aerial system during UAS operations at Camp Santiago in Puerto Rico in support of United States Southern Command missions aimed at disrupting illicit trafficking and safeguarding the homeland. Germany-based defense technology company Quantum Systems […]View the full article

Aerostat platforms—often seen as an archaic technology that many readers associate with the Second World War—are gaining renewed relevance on the battlefield in Ukraine as they combine with drones and modern reconnaissance systems. In a war shaped by unmanned aircraft, electronic warfare, and rapidly evolving battlefield technology, these tethered platforms are finding a new role […]View the full article

The United States Department of War is moving to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor onto U.S. Navy destroyers equipped with the Aegis combat system, according to defense budget documents and reporting by Inside Defense. The plan directs $65 million in fiscal year 2026 reconciliation funding to support integration of the […]View the full article

You have to be careful about assumptions, especially those you grew up with that are comforting, convenient, and once seemed so real, so solid, that they just were part of the landscape. They just, were. For over a century, there was one jewel in the special relationship between the United States of America and her mother country, Great Britain. That jewel was the Royal Navy. From the convoys and battleship divisions of the Great War, to Five Inch Friday off the Al Faw almost 90 years later, we always knew that there was another highly capable navy out there we could rely on—the Royal Navy and her Commonwealth. During the interbellum, when the U.S. Navy was on par with th…

The United States Army has approved the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade for Full Material Release, clearing the weapon for operational use and marking the first new lethal hand grenade approved for service since 1968. The decision allows the Army to begin replacing the aging Mk3A2 grenade series, which has remained in limited use due to […]View the full article

The United States has begun relocating Patriot and THAAD missile defense assets from South Korea to the Middle East, according to South Korean media reports. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung acknowledged the movement of United States Forces Korea (USFK) air defense equipment during a cabinet meeting, stating that the redeployment reflects U.S. military requirements tied […]View the full article

Iran has used a modified version of its Shahed-101 loitering munition, featuring structural changes and an electric propulsion system, according to reporting cited by the Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi. The development reflects ongoing evolution of Iranian one-way attack drones, which have been used in regional conflicts and in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Analysts say design […]View the full article

British radar manufacturer Blighter said on March 9 that it signed a contract to supply its ground surveillance radar systems and AI-assisted software to an undisclosed Eastern European army for border protection missions. The agreement will see the company deliver its B400 series ground surveillance radars together with the BlighterNexus AI-assisted software platform, which will […]View the full article

Israeli drone developer Aero-Sentinel confirmed on March 9 that it received a new silent unmanned aerial vehicle order from a returning customer in the United States, according to a statement posted by the company’s chief marketing officer. Ofir Avram, chief marketing officer at Aero-Sentinel, announced the order in a public message, saying the company’s systems […]View the full article