Turkeys defence firm Roketsan will co-produce the ATMACA anti-ship missile in Indonesia under a new agreement announced at the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The deal, signed between Roketsan and several Indonesian defence companies, covers joint production of not only the ATMACA missile but also cruise missiles and a wide range of smart munitions
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has unveiled its second Type 054B frigate in a new poster released by the South Sea Fleet, marking the warships first official appearance ahead of the PLA Navys 76th anniversary on April 23. The vessel, bearing hull number 555, was shown fully dressed with crew members standing at attention on the starboard side
General Atomics has revealed a new high-energy laser combat module for its MQ-9B drone, marking a shift in airborne defense aimed at tackling drone threats more efficiently. The module includes a High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) capable of generating up to 300 kilowatts of power, intended specifically to intercept and destroy drones during flight
The Netherlands, Denmark and the United Kingdom have announced new military pledges to Ukraine, expanding their support with air defence systems, drones, and strategic cooperation, as more than 50 countries gathered at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans confirmed a
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has completed a fast-tracked test campaign enabling the Ecume commando boat to be airdropped from an A400M military transport aircraft. The
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Patria has signed a supply agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Rheinmetall Hungary for the delivery of its turreted 120 mm NEMO mortar systems, which will be integrated into a new variant of the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle under Hungarys Zrinyi defence programme. The
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday to revive the United States shipbuilding industry, pledging to restore American maritime strength amid rising concerns over Chinas dominance in global shipping. The order, signed at the White House, lays out a broad Maritime Action Plan (MAP) that aims to boost domestic ship production, expand mariner training, enforce fee collections at ports, and counter what the administration calls China's “non-market practices” in the shipbuilding sector
Algeria has completed a new military airbase just 72 kilometers from the Moroccan border, stationing two MiG-29M2 fighter jets and building up a network of combat infrastructure in the volatile Tindouf region, according to satellite intelligence obtained by the Atlantic Observatory for Defense and Armament (AODA)