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Germany, France Suspend Work on FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Project

June 9, 2026 @ 07:13 AM

Germany and France have decided to suspend the European sixth-generation fighter Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project due differences between Dassault and Airbus. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron concluded that Dassault and Airbus would not be able to reach a compromise on the development of a joint combat aircraft,
Boeing Validates MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone’s Stealth Performance

June 3, 2026 @ 12:56 PM

Boeing has validated the stealth performance of the MQ-28 ‘Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft by measuring its radar cross-section. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is designed to complement existing fighter aircraft by performing a variety of roles, including surveillance, electronic warfare, and force multiplication, all while maintaining a low radar profile
Italian Engine-maker Buys Out Chinese Owner, Offers Controlling Stake to UAE's EDGE...

May 15, 2026 @ 08:42 PM

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
Hanwha Receives One of its Largest Orders for K9 Howitzers from

April 10, 2026 @ 04:32 AM

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with the Finnish Ministry of Defence for the additional supply of K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH), valued at approximately EUR 546 million. The signing ceremony took place at the House of the Estates in Helsinki, attended by Jae-il Son, President & CEO of Hanwha Aerospace and Olli Ruutu, Director General of Resource Policy and Director of National Armaments at the Finnish Ministry of Defence
U.K. Army Says Ajax Illness Incident in November Linked to Improper Operation...

March 25, 2026 @ 02:31 PM

An incident involving more than 30 soldiers falling ill while operating the Ajax armored vehicle in November 2025 was reportedly caused by the platform not being operated or maintained within required specifications. The U
U.S. Removes THAAD Launchers from South Korea for Middle East Deployment

March 13, 2026 @ 06:59 AM

Nearly a decade after the missile defence system was deployed in South Korea, the United States has begun removing launchers from the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) site in Seongju and redeploying them to the Middle East. The system was installed in 2017 in the rural town of Seongju to counter potential missile attacks from North Korea
Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov Charged in Corruption Case

March 11, 2026 @ 11:22 AM

Former Russian First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov has been charged with organizing a criminal organization, embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering. The 69-year-old faces 12 counts of large-scale embezzlement along with bribery and money laundering charges under Articles 210, 160, 290, and 174
Advantage F-35 as Germany's Merz Says Don't Need Same Fighter Jet as...

February 19, 2026 @ 08:29 AM

Germany may leave its joint fighter jet project with France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, citing differing military needs. Speaking on the podcast Machtwechsel, Merz said Germany does not require the same next-generation fighter as France, which needs an aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons and operating from aircraft carriers
Australia Takes Delivery of First MC-55A Peregrine Intelligence Aircraft

January 24, 2026 @ 06:33 AM

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its
U.K. Official Responsible for Ajax Program Sacked by Defense Minister

January 23, 2026 @ 02:17 PM

A senior U.K

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