Norway is urging Russia to establish a direct military hotline as tensions in the Arctic grow, warning that miscalculations in the High North could trigger escalation even as limited cooperation between the two sides continues. Norways Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen Eirik Kristoffersen, said a direct line between Oslo and Moscow would help manage incidents and avoid conflict driven by misunderstanding
Naval Group has acquired a 20% stake in cortAIx France, the artificial intelligence accelerator created by Thales, and has joined its governance structure.
Rostec subsidiary High-Precision Systems Holding Company has delivered a batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to Russian troops
China on Tuesday warned that any move by Taiwan independence supporters to provoke conflict, including reported plans to deploy U.S
Malaysia is modernising its ageing naval strike capabilities to reinforce deterrence in the South China Sea, according to the defence ministry, with the navy set to begin receiving Norwegian-made anti-ship and land-attack missiles next month, followed by Turkeys Atmaca anti-ship missile system by 2028. The new weapons are intended to replace the Exocet MM40 Block 2 missiles that have been in service for nearly three decades
China has displayed a missile-armed quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that closely resembles Turkeys KOZ robot dog developed by Roketsan. The PF-070 system was spotted at the booth of a Chinese defense industry company during a defense exhibition in Saudi Arabia, according to Turkish defense outlet
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France will provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets and an additional radar for its SAMP/T air defense system, following talks between French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin and Ukrainian officials. The discussions also covered accelerating aircraft deliveries, supplying AASM Hammer guided bombs, and providing long-range weapons, including SCALP missiles
Russia's Rostec unveiled the R-SAVER-1, an unmanned marine rescue system, at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh today. The civilian unmanned boat is designed to deliver rescue and special equipment quickly to maritime emergencies, including vessels in distress and offshore oil and gas facilities