Ukrainian sources say Russia’s defense industry delivered roughly 14 Su‑34 frontline bombers and about 10 Su‑35S fighter jets to its armed forces in 2025, expanding Moscow’s tactical aviation inventory as the war enters its fourth year. According to those assessments, the new aircraft allow Russia to increase pressure on Ukraine by raising the tempo of […]

United States Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are undergoing intensive training with U.S.-made first-person view (FPV) drones modeled on combat-proven Ukrainian tactics, the Marine Corps confirmed this week. The training, led by personnel from the 2nd Marine DivisMoreion and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team, is taking place at […]

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and accompanying surface ships from Carrier Strike Group 3 (ABECSG) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit on December 11, as the strike group continues routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. According to a statement from the U.S. Navy, Abraham Lincoln […]

Avon Technologies PLC has received a $20.6 million order for its FM50 battlefield respirators and FM61EU filters through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the company announced Thursday. The contract will supply a key European Ministry of Defense as NATO allies strengthen chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) readiness. According to Avon, deliveries will […]

Israeli defense firm SMARTSHOOTER has secured a contract to supply its SMASH 3000 fire control system for evaluation by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the LAND 156 LOE 2 project, the company announced on Thursday. The effort will assess the system’s suitability for integration into Australia’s dismounted counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. In a […]

A senior United States Navy official said Wednesday the service aims to have a new class of frigates “in the water” by 2028, setting an accelerated timeline just weeks after formally canceling the Constellation-class program. “We believe the future frigate can be in the water in 2028,” said Jason Potter, the Navy’s acting acquisition executive, […]

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc. has been awarded a $453.9 million modification to a previously announced U.S. Navy contract for continued engineering and support services related to the Trident D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile guidance subsystem. Draper will provide technical support for the Trident D5 guidance system, a critical component of the U.S. Navy’s sea-based nuclear […]

The Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force will receive three additional NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters (NFHs) under a new contract signed today between NHIndustries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA), further expanding the Dutch Navy’s maritime aviation fleet. According to a press release from NHIndustries, the helicopters will be assembled by Leonardo in […]

South Korean defense startup Nearthlab has successfully demonstrated its KAiDEN autonomous interceptor drone during a live fire test hosted for representatives from L3Harris Technologies. In a post shared by Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President Andrew D. Kim, the company described the intercept as “flawless,” adding that the “one shot, one kill” demonstration proved […]

Croatia has formally signed a contract to acquire 18 CAESAR 6×6 MkII self-propelled howitzers and 15 Serval armored vehicles from French defense manufacturer KNDS, the company announced on December 9. The agreement is part of Croatia’s ongoing efforts to modernize its artillery and mechanized forces. According to a statement from KNDS France, the signing took […]

Rani Plaut, CEO of the Israeli aerospace startup AIR, says recent global crises have revealed a central lesson for military and civilian planners alike: “mobility is power.” In a detailed statement on the company’s vision for next‑generation aerial logistics, Plaut said uncrewed aerial systems have become essential for reconnaissance and rapid tactical response, but remain […]

Ukrainian assault troops have used an armed unmanned vehicle to intercept and disable a Russian armored vehicle during an attempted nighttime attack, according to a statement released by the 5th Kyiv Assault Brigade on December 10. The unit published thermal camera footage showing the Droid robotic combat system engaging an enemy MT-LB with mounted infantry […]

Newly surfaced footage has confirmed for the first time that Russia is operating modified Shahed‑136 one‑way attack drones—produced domestically as Geran‑2—with under‑wing payloads containing PTM‑3 anti‑tank mines. The video, recorded by a Ukrainian interceptor drone during an engagement, captures the moment a Russian drone ejects its KPТМ canisters, each containing a PTM‑3 mine, before the […]

The United States Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation a new ceiling contract worth up to $100 million to advance two key strike‑weapon programs: the Stand‑In Attack Weapon (SiAW) and the Advanced Anti‑Radiation Guided Missile–Extended Range (AARGM‑ER). The agreement supports both production and research and development through December 31, 2034, according to the […]

Oshkosh Defense has secured a $49.2 million contract to convert and deliver upgraded cargo vehicles for the United States Marine Corps, the Department of War announced. According to a release, the contract calls for Oshkosh Defense LLC of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to convert an undisclosed number of Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) Extra Long Wheelbase cargo […]

SIG SAUER announced on Tuesday that the Swiss Armed Forces have officially selected the P320 pistol as their new standard-issued sidearm. The decision is part of Switzerland’s broader New Generation Project aimed at modernizing core equipment for its military personnel. According to a company statement, the selection followed a rigorous competitive process conducted by Armasuisse, […]

MatrixSpace, a Massachusetts-based developer of compact radar systems, has announced the launch of its Portable 360 Radar, a low-power counter-drone radar system designed to rapidly deploy in diverse operational settings ranging from public event security to military environments. In a release dated December 9, 2025, MatrixSpace said the system provides 360-degree panoramic surveillance coverage for […]

Anduril UK has announced a new teaming agreement with GKN Aerospace to support the British Army’s Project NYX and the Ministry of Defence’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform initiative. The partnership was formally revealed on December 9 in London. According to the announcement, GKN Aerospace will become the airframe manufacturing partner for Anduril UK on Project […]

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of Rostec, has delivered a new batch of Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS), according to a release from the corporation. The aircraft reportedly passed all required ground and flight factory tests prior to handover. In a statement, Rostec said, “The Su-34, due to its versatility […]

Three top executives from Leonardo S.p.A., the Italian defense firm involved in the Eurofighter Typhoon program, arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday to hold high-level discussions with the Bangladesh Air Force on a potential acquisition of the advanced multi-role fighter jet. According to local media reports, the delegation included Major General Luigi Casali, head of the […]