Rheinmetall has showcased its new Squad Support Weapon 40 (SSW40) in a live fire event, marking the first public demonstration of the worlds first automatic, magazine-loaded grenade launcher chambered in 40 mm medium-velocity (MV) caliber. Held in mid-June 2025 at Rheinmetalls Unterlüß test center in Germany, the event was attended by international defense media
France is seeking to take an 80 percent stake in the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, potentially upending the long-standing principle of equal partnership among the participating nations and aerospace companies. This development follows ongoing disputes within the FCAS consortium—particularly between Frances Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents both German and Spanish interests in the program
The United States has resumed weapons deliveries to Ukraine after a brief suspension, the Pentagon confirmed late Tuesday, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The
Two workers at a private firearms manufacturing facility in the Philippines died after an explosion at the companys ammunition plant in Marikina City on Monday, according to local police and company officials. The plant is operated by Armscor Global Defense Inc
Danish political parties have reached a landmark
Polands Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda visited the Central Air Force Training Ground in Ustka on July 7 to witness tests of Polands latest anti-drone systems.
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Iranian missiles struck five Israeli military sites during last months 12-day war, in what satellite data suggests may have been Tehrans most direct hit on Israels strategic infrastructure to date. According to radar-based satellite data analyzed by researchers at Oregon State University and reported by
South Koreas plan to purchase 36 additional AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States is likely to be scrapped following a sharp budget cut, according to opposition lawmaker Yoo Yong-won. Yoo, of the People Power Party, said on Sunday that the National Assemblys recently passed supplementary budget slashed funding for the project from 10 billion won ($7
A Greek cargo ship has been sunk in the Red Sea following a multi-stage attack widely attributed to Yemens Houthi rebels, according to maritime agencies. The vessel, Magic Seas, sailing under the Liberian flag and operated by a Greek firm, was targeted Sunday some 51 nautical miles southwest of Yemens Hodeidah port