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
French defense company CILAS has unveiled a new prototype laser weapon in the form factor of an assault rifle, aiming to offer compact laser firepower for dismounted forces. The new system, called HELMA-LP, was showcased at the SOFINS 2025 special operations exhibition, according to
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
Indonesia has expressed interest in joining Turkeys fifth-generation fighter jet program, KAAN, raising questions about its ongoing participation in the KF-21 project with South Korea. During a
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Germany, France, Italy, and Spain moved one step closer to operating a homegrown military drone system with the official opening of the new Eurodrone Lab in Manching, Germany. The
The Donald Trump administration has removed the commander of the U.S
A Russian BMPT "Terminator" armored fighting vehicle (AFV) reportedly survived two direct hits from anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) during fighting near the village of Ilyinka in the Donetsk direction, according to a report from the Russian military newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda. The incident occurred while a unit of the Russian Armed Forces was supporting an operation to clear Ukrainian positions
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
Israels Ministry of Defense has signed a new NIS 100 million (approximately $26.6 million) contract with Esut Ashkelon to manufacture and supply critical spare parts for the Israel Defense Forces Merkava tanks and Tiger armored personnel carriers (APCs)