Ammunition Factory of Indonesian PT Pindad Breaks Ground
Indonesian arms major, PT Pindad broke ground for a new factory in Batulicin, South Kalimantan, to manufacture ammunition of various calibers used by the country's defense forces. Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin conducted the groundbreaking for the PT Pindad Munitions Factory in Batulicin, Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan, on July 4,
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Diehl Defence has signed an agreement with General Atomics Europe, the former owner of EST Energetics GmbH in Rothenburg/Saxony, to acquire the company. A subsidiary of Diehl Defence will take over the business operations of EST Energetics
Italian Engine-maker Buys Out Chinese Owner, Offers Controlling Stake to UAE's EDGE...
UAEs EDGE Group signed an agreement on Tuesday to acquire a controlling stake in Italian engine maker CMD (Costruzio ni Motori Diesel), just months after the Atella based company bought back 67% of its shares previously held by Chinese engine conglomerate, Loncin Motor Co. Ltd
Leonardo completes acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business
Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Groups Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1
India and France Elevate Ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership
India and France have elevated their ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, placing defence, security, and strategic autonomy at the centre of their cooperation. This follows talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron during Macrons visit to India from February 17–19, 2026
Indian MoD Approves Rafale Aircraft, Combat Missiles and Pseudo Satellites Procurement Worth...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defence procurement proposals worth INR 3.60 lakh crore (approximately $40 billion) on February 12, 2026
Naval Group Acquires 20% Stake in Thales’ cortAIx to Support Naval AI
Naval Group has acquired a 20% stake in cortAIx France, the artificial intelligence accelerator created by Thales, and has joined its governance structure.
Lockheed Martin, Fujitsu Sign MoU to Accelerate Dual-use Technology Development
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the joint development of advanced technologies for both defense and commercial use. The collaboration combines Lockheed Martins strength in integrated defense systems with Fujitsus globally recognized digital technologies and large-scale manufacturing capabilities
Elbit Systems Acquires U.K.-based UAV Tactical Systems Ltd
Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals
Leonardo to Acquire U.S. based Radar Maker, Enterprise Electronics Corp
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire US-based Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC). EEC specializes in weather radar instruments and satellite receiving stations for civilian and military meteorology, aviation, and research applications
S.Korea’s LIG Nex1 to Change Name to LIG Defense
South Korean firm LIG Nex1 is planning on changing its name to LIG Defense & Aerospace, or LIG D&A, to better reflect its business scope. The new name emphasizes the companys identity as a defense firm and signals plans to expand into global, space and future-oriented sectors
Denmark to Acquire Two Boeing P8-A Poseidon Aircraft to Monitor Greenland, Arctic...
Russia Cracks the Ukraine drone Code? Majority of Drone Attacks on June...
Egypt Chooses Russian Antey-2500, KA-52 Helicopters to Guard its New “Octagon” Military...
NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles