Iran demonstrates IRBM reach in Diego Garcia attack attempt
Iran has attempted its longest-range ballistic missile attack to date, targeting the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia at a range of roughly 4,000 kilometres.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
US Navy awards $15.38bn Columbia-class submarine contract
A $15.38bn contract pushes the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine programme into a decisive production phase, securing the future US nuclear deterrent.
Air
Weapon / Missile
SOM-J Hits Sea Target with Live Warhead During Test
SOM-J cruise missile was tested with its penetrating HE-FRAG warhead optimised against ships and land targets in line with SOM-J’s dual-use principle.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Trump threats push Denmark to deploy troops to Greenland
Danish media reports reveal Copenhagen reinforced its military presence in Greenland after taking seriously threats by US President Trump about the island.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Italy Turns to Plug & Play Minelaying Modules for New Ships
The Italian MoD is in search of a containerised minelaying system that can be used with current naval mines and integrated on the new ships’ sterns.
Land
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
US Department of State Approves FS-LIDS Sale to UAE
The US Department of State announced that a $2.1 billion sale of the FS-LIDS C-UAS system to the UAE, with Coyote Block 2 interceptor UAVs, was approved.
Air
Iran claims air defence hit US F-35 over its territory
Iran says its air-defence systems struck a F-35 during a combat mission over its territory. The aircraft managed an emergency landing at a base in the region.
Land
Investment
Leonardo acquires Iveco defence business in €1.7bn deal
Leonardo has completed the €1.7 billion acquisition of Iveco, expanding into land systems as consolidation accelerates across Europe’s defence industry.
Air
Unmanned Systems
SKYDAGGER Unveils AVCI Interceptor UAV for C-UAS Use
Following its scaled FPV family and TOYCA-05 fixed-wing kamikaze UAV, Turkiye-based SKYDAGGER is entering the C-UAS field with the AVCI interceptor UAV.
Land
First Batch of Cobra II 4x4 Vehicles in Romanian Service
Otokar announced that the first batch of the 1059 Cobra II 4x4 armoured vehicles to be produced for Romania has entered service with the Romanian Land Forces.
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
NATO deploys Patriot battery to Incirlik from Ramstein
NATO deploys a Patriot from Ramstein to Incirlik after Iran launched three MRBMs targeting Türkiye during retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
KEMANKEŞ 2 Completes First Air Launch Test from AKINCI UCAV
Baykar’s AKINCI UCAV test-fired two KEMANKEŞ 2 turbojet-powered loitering munitions, marking the first air launch test for the follow-up to the KEMANKEŞ 1.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
US Army Deploys IFPC Inc 2 in ROK for Low Altitude Defence
The US Army announced the deployment of the IFPC Inc 2 short-range air defence system in the Republic of Korea during the Freedom Shield 2026 exercise.
Air
Fire Point Envisions C-UAS Configurations for FP-1 UAV
Ukraine’s Fire Point, known for kamikaze UAVs and new missile developments, is planning to integrate FPVs, MANPADS, and guns into the FP-1 kamikaze UAV.
