American arms manufacturers have achieved "record profits" as a result of Israel's ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip and Western support for Ukraine, according to a recent report by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, an American think tank focused on foreign policy. The report, released on October 9, highlights the financial performance of U
In a bid to enhance financing resources for the Turkish defense industry, the Turkish government has proposed a credit card surcharge as part of new legislation. The Law on Certain Regulations Regarding the Defense Industry and the Bill of Law on Amendments to Certain Laws have been submitted to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
Watch Video Ukrainian forces have stopped using Germany- donated Patriot air defense system against Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles as it takes an entire salvo (16-32) Patriot missiles to bring down one Kinzhal
Airbus Helicopters, in collaboration with its partners, has completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed under the European Union-funded project code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network
Fearing an imminent Israeli bombardment on its nuclear and energy facilities for its October 7 missile attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has concluded a whirlwind tour of its Arab neighbours to pressure the Israelis to sue for peace. Araqchis visit to Riyadh focused on regional security, despite recent improvements in Saudi-Iran relations
Raytheon has been awarded a $736 million contract from the U.S
The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate Zr.Ms
KNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
Anduril has announced the launch of the Bolt family of man-packable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at enhancing tactical capabilities for combat missions. The base model, Bolt, is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as search and rescue operations