AH-64E Shoots Down UAVs Diversely at Demonstration
The US Army has demonstrated AH-64E’s capabilities to handle UAV threats using different types of armament, with concerns over C-UAS being ground-focused.
Defence News
Air
Weapon / Missile
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Defence Politics
US and Canada launch Operation LATITUDE in Bering Sea
US and Canadian forces’ joint drill LATITUDE started on August 25 at the Bering Sea for live-fire drills and collaborative Arctic defensive training.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Finland Arms Hamina-class FACs with Israeli Gabriel V AShM
IAI’s Gabriel V anti-ship missile has entered Finnish Navy service, with the firing from Hamina-class fast attack craft as the replacement of RBS-15SF-3.
Defence Politics
Lithuania fortifies borders with anti-tank obstacles
Lithuania has installed “dragon’s teeth” tank barriers along unused checkpoints on the Russian and Belarusian borders as part of a wider defence strategy.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Girasun’s GIRSAN sets up logistics hub in the United States
Turkish firearms maker establishes GIRSAN USA in Florida to expand distribution across the Americas, with future plans for assembly lines and production.
Country
Five Turkish Defence firms secure spots in Top 100
Defense News ranks ASELSAN, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, ASFAT and MKE among the world’s leading defence companies, with revenues placing them between 43rd and 80th place.
Navy / Maritime
Fourth I-class Multipurpose Frigate TCG İçel Meets the Sea
The fourth and the last of the first batch I-class multipurpose frigates, TCG İçel (F-518), has been launched at the Sefine Shipyard located in Yalova.
Unmanned Systems
LENTATEK Announces Export Deal for KARGI Loitering Munition
LENTATEK signed an export agreement for loitering munition systems with an undisclosed international customer, marking KARGI’s first confirmed sale abroad.
Weapon / Missile
US Army and Marine Corps Make Major AGR-20 APKWS Order
The US Army and Marine Corps (USMC) have ordered a 55000 units of AGR-20 APKWS laser-guided 70 mm rockets at a cost of $1.743 billion for various platforms.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Saab to unveil low-cost Nimbrix Counter-UAS missile at DSEI
Saab to introduce Nimbrix at DSEI, its first dedicated Counter-UAS missile, offering low-cost defence against drone swarms with deliveries planned for 2026.
Navy / Maritime
Brazilian Navy launches second Tamandaré-class frigate
Brazil launched its second Tamandaré-class frigate, F201 Jerônimo de Albuquerque, at Itajaí after five hours; outfitting begins to secure the Blue Amazon.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Saab to Develop Large Underwater Drone for Swedish Navy
Saab has secured a €5.5 million FMV contract to develop a large unmanned underwater vehicle, with sea trials set for 2026 under Kockums’ lead for Swedish Navy.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
Denmark Secures U.S. Approval for $8.5B Patriot IBCS Deal
Denmark has received U.S. approval for a major $8.5 billion deal to acquire IBCS-enabled Patriot systems, strengthening NATO’s missile defence in Europe.
Land
Navy / Maritime
US Marines test air-mobile mortar system on Polaris vehicle
US Marines test a Polaris MRZR Alpha 6X6, with Scorpion Light mortar for rapid fire support, mobility in austere terrain, and “shoot and run” survivability.
