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27 April

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks

Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.

27 April

Sea

260425-N-UM744-1007- Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) man the rails during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. on April 25, 2026. SSN 799, the fifth U.S. Navy vessel to be named for “The Gem State”, operates under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Rojoef Manuel

New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service

The US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

27 April

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle lands at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 3, 2025, during Freedom Flag 25-2. The U.S.-ROK alliance remains at a high level of readiness and continues to maintain a robust combined defense posture to protect the Republic of Korea against any threat or adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Air Force Issues Apology Over F-15K Collision Linked to In-Flight Selfies

The Republic of Korea Air Force has released a statement apologizing for a 2021 midair collision involving two F-15K fighter jets.

27 April

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

DroneShield, Overland AI Reinvent ULTRA Robot Vehicle With Anti-Drone Tech

The ULTRA robotic vehicle is no longer limited to ground operations, as it can now track the skies too with a newly-installed anti-drone capability.

27 April

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A Missile in All Directions: UK Makes Air Defense More Flexible With ‘Raven 5’

The UK’s homegrown Raven air defense system has just been reborn, with its new version now built to fire advanced short-range air-to-air missiles in all directions.

27 April

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Tiberius Fires Ramjet-Powered Artillery Shell From NATO Howitzer for First Time

Artillery shells could be edging closer to missile-like performance following a breakthrough from Tiberius Aerospace.

27 April

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Leonardo Aims to Revive Morocco Ties With M-346 Jet Trainer Push

Italy's Leonardo is stepping up efforts to secure a training aircraft contract in Morocco, with the M-346 Master now at the center of its campaign to regain ground in a competitive procurement process.

27 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Kopin Enters FPV Drone Market With $3.2M Military Optical Module Deal

Kopin has secured a $3.2-million initial contract to supply optical modules for a next-generation FPV drone goggle system, marking its entry into a rapidly expanding market.

27 April

Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shows UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer the Octopus drone.

Jodesz Gavilan

Ukraine Defense Firms See Surge in Foreign Partnership Offers

Ukraine’s defense companies are seeing a surge in foreign partnership offers as battlefield-tested technology attracts international demand.

27 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Shield AI Attracts Possible Funding for Drone Technology Expansion

Jetstream Venture Fund has taken an interest in Shield AI, a firm developing artificial intelligence software that allows aircraft and drones to operate without pilots or continuous communications.

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