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France’s Safran to buy sea drone maker Exail Technologies.

June 28, 2026 GDC 0

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 […]

Defense Industry

Poland signed $33 billion mega arms contracts with South Korean and European defense manufacturers.

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

Poland has concluded approximately 40 defense contracts worth over 120 billion zloty (over $33 billion USD) to heavily rearm its military. The country became the first European Union nation to tap into the EU’s low-interest […]

Defense Industry

Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

Turkey, once heavily reliant on foreign arms makers, now supplies nearly 40 countries, mainly in the Gulf, Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, with weapons. Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a […]

Defense Industry

Elbit Systems secures $1.4 billion European defense contract as backlog passes $30 billion.

May 28, 2026 GDC 0

The multi-domain package includes autonomous unmanned vehicles, ground-based electronic warfare solutions, precision-guided artillery, and advanced reconnaissance systems. Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it secured an approximately $1.4 billion defense contract from an unnamed […]

Defense Industry

Saab and PGZ sign cooperation agreement on naval production.

May 23, 2026 GDC 0

Swedish defence giant Saab has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Polish state defence group PGZ to cooperate on naval production, servicing, and technology. The firms say that PGZ will be integrated into Saab’s supply […]

Defense Industry

German-speaking Countries will collaborate in the military space program.

May 22, 2026 GDC 0

Defence ministers for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg pledged on Monday to strengthen their cooperation when it comes to space assets. “Space capabilities are playing an ever-greater, ever-more vital and increasingly indispensable role in every […]

Defense Industry

Australia selects Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor production capabilities.

May 11, 2026 GDC 0

Australia has formally selected Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) production capabilities. Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of solid rocket motors (SRMs), delivering over one million units for defense […]

Defense Industry

Rheinmetall to purchase German shipbuilder Kiel.

May 9, 2026 GDC 0

German defence group Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE), has entered the race to buy shipyard German Naval Yards Kiel with a non-binding bid, a move that would deepen its push into naval defence and pits it against rival […]

Defense Industry

Turkish companies secured $8 billion in export contracts at the SAHA 2026.

May 9, 2026 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

May 4, 2026 GDC 0

Turkiye’s military spending increased by 7.2% in 2025, according to a report by a conflict ‌think tank on Monday that also showed global expenditure hit a new all-time high, driven by wars and geopolitical tensions. […]

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  • Indonesia launches two PC-40 class patrol boats

    August 2, 2020 0
    Indonesian shipbuilder PT Caputra Mitra Sejati has launched two more PC-40-class patrol boats on order for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL). The vessels, which will be known in service as [...]
  • Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

    November 26, 2025 0
    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems confirms that discussions with Saudi Arabia are underway for a package that could include up to 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit drones, noting that the scope and configuration remain under review. [...]
  • Saab Australia To Recruit 300 Staff For Hunter Class Frigate Program

    September 20, 2022 0
    Defense technology company Saab Australia expects to take on another 300 staff in the next few years with plans for its $77 million state-of-the-art Sovereign Combat System Collaboration Centre in Adelaide out for tender and [...]
  • Rheinmetall ramps up Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles production at Hungarian factory

    August 27, 2023 0
    Rheinmetall, on August 25, 2023, announced an expansion of the production of its Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV). The opening of a brand-new manufacturing plant in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, marks a major milestone in the company’s [...]
  • The UK to Send Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles to Ukraine

    April 12, 2022 0
    The UK Government plans to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine to support the country’s fight against the Russian invasion, according to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over [...]
  • Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

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Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

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