Ukraine ramped up long-range drone attacks on Russian refineries to 194 strikes since January, an 11-fold jump from 2025, disrupting about one-third of refining capacity according to analysts. This sparked Russia’s worst fuel crisis in […]
A new deal to replace Germany’s scrapped Rheinmetall warship programme could cost the government up to €12 billion ($13.7 billion), according to a finance ministry document, as the defence firm assesses the impact on its […]
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Finland will acquire Saab RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defense systems from Sweden to strengthen protection against low-flying threats, the Finnish Ministry of Defence announced on July 3, 2026. The €108 million purchase will […]
Belgium is planning to acquire 20 Rheinmetall Skyranger short-range air defense systems alongside 10 Kongsberg NASAMS launchers under a €3.1 billion framework to reconstruct its ground-based air defense layer. The procurement, scheduled for a potential […]
X-Bow Systems said Monday it has delivered more than 1,100 solid rocket motors, a sharp production milestone for a U.S. defense market trying to rebuild a rocket motor supply base that has struggled to keep […]
Propulsion startup company Beehive Industries has revealed a goal to produce up to 8,000 jet engines for drones and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) per year. The maker of the 200-lb.-thrust Frenzy 8 turbojet revealed the […]
As of the latest reporting, Russian-occupied Crimea is experiencing a severe fuel and food crisis, but there is confirmed evidence of a complete banking shutdown. Russian-installed authorities have declared an economic emergency in Crimea to […]
Most Russian MANPADS use infrared (heat-seeking) guidance, meaning they home in on the heat emitted by an aircraft’s engines or other heat sources rather than on radar. They are intended for engaging low-flying aircraft and […]
French defence group Safran entered into exclusive negotiations with Exail Technologies over a possible acquisition of the sea drone maker at €128.5 ($146.71) per share, the companies said on Friday. The deal would see Safran […]
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