The idea behind the commercial reviews is to find potential alternatives for “getting us out of one-off, billion-dollar systems into a proliferated architecture,” said Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy.
In February 2025, a significant collaboration was announced between Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd (Rafael) from Israel and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) from India, marking a new chapter in the indigenization of advanced defense...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is making significant strides in the field of directed-energy weapons (DEWs), developing a 300 kW laser weapon system, reportedly named Surya. With an operational range of 20...
At IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, AKSUM ARMORED introduced several key models from its range of armored vehicles, highlighting its expertise in designing solutions for both military operations and high-end security applications. The company...
At IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Aksum Marine presented its latest armored patrol boats, the Chaser 980 and Chaser 1200. Designed for military operations, security forces, and special missions, these vessels are distinguished by their...
At the IDEX 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, INKAS UAE showcases its diversification strategy by unveiling a range of armored vehicles designed for both military forces and civilian users seeking enhanced security. This presentation marks a...
India and France have concluded negotiations for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine carrier-based fighter aircraft, a strategic contract valued at approximately $7.6 billion (€7 billion). According to Indian Defence News, the formal...
In the years since the first version of the plan, “a confluence of emerging technologies and events has transformed the world into a multidomain, persistently contested information environment that demands a far more data-centric...
On March 10, 2025, Polish Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz officially announced plans to establish a new Naval Missile Brigade. This development marks a significant step in strengthening Poland's military capabilities, especially...
On March 11, 2025, Pearson Engineering was awarded a contract to supply 99 engineering capability kits for integration onto Poland’s new fleet of M1A2 SEP V3 main battle tanks. The agreement, facilitated through the U.S. Foreign Military...
According to information published by Breaking Defense on March 7, 2025, Textron Systems has emerged victorious in the U.S. Army’s highly anticipated competition for the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program. The Ripsaw 3, a...
As reported by Air & Space Forces on March 10, 2025, Lockheed Martin is set to begin releasing the first software updates for the F-35 Block 4 upgrade this summer. Block 4 represents a major modernization phase for the F-35 program,...
The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (2nd ABCT) of the 3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID) of the US Army, stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, recently completed a series of exercises called Spartan Focus, designed to improve their...
On March 6, 2025, soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), 1st Armored Division, participated in essential engineering training at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. This exercise, part of their deployment as a...
Tajikistan publicly showcased its newly acquired HQ-17AE short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the first time during a military parade celebrating the country’s 32nd anniversary of its Armed Forces on 23 February...
On March 8, 2025, the Telegram account TyskNIP shared the first pictures of the Romanian CA-95 short-range air defense system, based on the Soviet 9K31 Strela-1 and mounted on the TABC-79 armored personnel carrier, in Ukraine. Marking...
Notification of extended operating hours and low flying activities for UK air weapons ranges: Donna Nook, Holbeach, Pembrey Sands, Tain and Cape Wrath.
Epirus has successfully raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round, bringing its total funding to over $550 million. This investment is set to accelerate the production of its Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM)...
The Czech Republic is advancing its artillery modernization with the first tests of the Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzer in France. Designed to meet Prague's specific operational requirements, the system is undergoing rigorous testing...
On March 6, 2025, Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, was awarded an $80.2 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the U.S. Army to develop a modular open systems architecture for the avionics system of the UH-60M Black Hawk...
As Canada reassesses its strategic partnerships, South Korea is positioning itself as a reliable defense supplier capable of delivering advanced military equipment efficiently. A recent visit by a South Korean delegation to Ottawa...
On March 9, 2025, the Telegram channel Military Russia shared an image of the tenth hull of the Project 12700 minesweeper, named Polyarny, indicating that the vessel is approaching the final stages of its construction at the...
The proposed CR includes an additional $8 billion for Central Command and European Command, specifying that the funds be used for “only for U.S. military operations, force protection, and deterrence.”
“All major subcomponents of GÖKBERK have been designed and produced domestically, reinforcing Türkiye’s defense industry autonomy,” according to the company’s statement.
The company is examining “all offers that’re out on the market today to make that decision, so it’s not going to be a quick choice,” Lockheed’s F-35 program manager Chauncey McIntosh told Breaking Defense.
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
France, the United Kingdom, and Italy are set to announce a new strategic order for nearly 220 Aster 15 and 30 missiles, as reported by La Tribune. This acquisition, to be officially confirmed early next week by the Organisation for...
The project, called Sirb in a reference to the Arabic term for flock of birds, is to eventually put three UAE-made synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into low Earth orbit.
On March 7, 2025, German defense company Rheinmetall demonstrated its latest breakthrough in mobile air defense through a video published on its YouTube account, showcasing the combat capabilities of the Skyranger 35. This...
North Korea is undergoing an unprecedented modernization of its naval fleet with the simultaneous construction of two distinct frigates at the Nampo shipyard. These new surface vessels mark a strategic shift in Pyongyang’s maritime...
Dovilė Šakalienė said Lithuania has done $2 billion-worth of business with American defense firms in the past three years and has “need” for “at least $8 billion” more in “coming years.”
Poland has released a video of the first successful launch of the CGR-080 guided missile from the Homar-K system, shared on X by defense analyst Haku Mason. While the announcement of this launch was made on December 7, 2024, this is the...