The Philippines and New Zealand have formally begun discussions on a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND)
Iran has operationalized the Shahed-149 'Gaza' unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), a high-altitude, long-endurance drone capable of striking targets up to 4,000 kilometers away. The Shahed-149, introduced in 2021 and delivered to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force in 2022, features a wingspan of 21 meters and can carry 500 kilograms of payload, including precision-guided Sadid glide bombs
Germany's competition authority, the Bundeskartellamt, has authorized the formation of a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo SpA. The new venture, named Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV), will be based in Rome and focus on delivering military solutions, particularly armored combat vehicles and main battle tanks
Switzerland has officially become a candidate member of the EU's
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for the "liberation" of Puerto Rico, proposing a campaign led by Brazilian forces during the closing ceremony of the International Antifascist World Festival in Venezuela. Addressing approximately 2,000 attendees from 125 nations, Maduro invoked the legacy of Simón Bolívar, a key figure in South American independence
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reportedly blocked a proposed €3 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which included IRIS-T air defense systems and other equipment, despite receiving approval from other top officials. The information about Scholzs decision was revealed by the German newspaper
Serbia has canceled several military contracts with Russia, attributing the decision to the difficulty of honoring agreements amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and international sanctions on Moscow. According to General Milan Mojsilovic, Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Army, these sanctions have hindered the delivery of new arms from Russia, and diplomatic efforts to resolve these issues have not been successful
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has introduced its latest loitering munition named the "Rezvan," as part of a larger plan to expand its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet with 1,000 new drones. The
The United States and its allies will ramp up efforts to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, strengthening Ukraines air defense capabilities, the Pentagon announced. Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed this during a briefing earlier today, emphasizing the role of the Air Capability Coalition in overseeing these initiatives
Iran has ramped up its defense posture, holding large-scale military exercises, including those to protect its nuclear facilities, and preparing for a possible escalation following alleged increasing Israeli threats. These tensions come as Israel considers attacking Irans nuclear facilities in response to ongoing security threats and U