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Netherlands buys three more NH90 NFH helicopters

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 KAiDEN drone hits target in live test

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 β€œflawless,” adding that the β€œone shot, one kill” demonstration proved […]

Croatia buys French CAESAR howitzers and Serval vehicles

Croatia has formally signed a contract to acquire 18 CAESAR 6Γ—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 […]

Israeli startup develops heavy cargo drone for military use

Rani Plaut, CEO of the Israeli aerospace startup AIR, says recent global crises have revealed a central lesson for military and civilian planners alike: β€œmobility 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 armed UGV destroys Russian armored vehicle

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 […]

Russian Shahed drones seen dropping anti-tank mines

Newly surfaced footage has confirmed for the first time that Russia is operating modified Shahed‑136 one‑way attack dronesβ€”produced domestically as Geran‑2β€”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 KPВМ canisters, each containing a PTM‑3 mine, before the […]

Swiss army chooses U.S.-made P320 pistol

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 develops compact counter-drone radar

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 […]

GKN to build airframes for Anduril’s UK defense projects

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 […]

Russia receives fresh batch of Su-34 strike jets

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of Rostec, has delivered a new batch of Su-34Β 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, β€œThe Su-34, due to its versatility […]

Italy pushes Typhoon sale to Bangladesh

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 […]

Kremlin echoes pre-war pledges while warning Europe

In the months leading up to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s senior leadership repeatedly dismissed Western warnings and insisted that Moscow had no intention of launching a military campaign. Nearly four years later, as the war continues, top officials are again delivering assurances about Russia’s intentions toward Europe, even as tensions across the region […]

Syrian army parades Turkish-supplied armored vehicles

Turkish-built Ejder TTZA 6Γ—6 armored personnel carriers were unveiled for the first time during a military parade held in Damascus celebrating the fall of the Assad regime, marking the public debut of the vehicles in Syrian service. The parade, staged by the new authorities in Damascus, featured multiple examples of the Ejder TTZAβ€”short for Taktik […]

Russian An-22 heavy transport aircraft crashes in Ivanovo region

A Russian An-22 heavy-lift military transport aircraft has crashed in the Furmanovsky district of Ivanovo Region, according to initial reports from Russian media. The incident occurred on December 9 and involved a military aircraft identified as an An-22 β€œAntei.” The aircraft reportedly carried seven crew members at the time of the crash. Their status remains […]

U.S. Navy orders drone boats from Saronic

The United States Navy has awarded Saronic a $392 million production contract to rapidly deliver drone boats under the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan said nearly $200 million of that total has already been obligated, as the service pushes forward with a new model of fast-paced, open-competition procurement […]

Armed robot dog spotted during Ukrainian training drill

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released a new recruitment video featuring a robotic dog armed with an assault rifle. The promotional clip, published this week by the SBU, includes footage from tactical training exercises in which a quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle, resembling a robotic dog, is seen maneuvering indoors and firing a rifle. […]

Ukrainian Air Force confirms loss of Su-27 fighter jet

A Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission on December 8 in the eastern region of the country, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed in a public statement. β€œAt noon on December 8, 2025, in the eastern direction, during the execution of a combat mission in a Su-27 aircraft, the senior navigator of […]

Kongsberg to equip Swedish CV90s with RS4 systems

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver PROTECTOR remote weapon stations (RWS) for use on several Swedish Army platforms, including the CV90 (local name Stridsfordon 90) infantry fighting vehicle. According to a company announcement issued on December 8, the contract is valued at over […]

Germany orders more 120mm tank rounds

Germany’s armed forces (Bundeswehr) have placed another order with Rheinmetall for 120mm tank ammunition. According to a statement from Rheinmetall, the new order falls under the extended framework agreement signed in July 2023. β€œThe new order is worth several hundred million euros,” the company said, though it did not disclose the exact value or quantities. […]

Leaked blueprints reveal Russia’s T-95 monster tank

Detailed 3D renders of Russia’s long-abandoned experimental T-95 main battle tank projectβ€”also known as β€œObject 195”—have surfaced online, offering an unprecedented look at the advanced design once pursued by the Russian military-industrial complex. The renders were created by 3D artist Gustiiz3D using an original set of technical blueprints that recently appeared on Western platforms. According […]
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