Global defense news, analysis and opinion

After Low-Cost Drones, Pentagon Shifts Focus to C-UAS in Replicator 2

The US Department of Defense formally launched the second phase of its high-profile Replicator program, focusing on counter-drone systems.

Read More »

Texas Company Wins US Marine Corps Command and Control Deal

The US Marine Corps has awarded Ultra Intelligence & Communications a contract to support the service’s command and control capability.

Read More »

Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai.

Read More »

Indra to Upgrade Spanish Air Defense With Latest Friend or Foe Capability

The Spanish government has contracted Indra to upgrade Spanish Amy’s ground-based air defense system with the latest friend or foe system.

Read More »

Northrop to Supply Next-Gen Intelligent Jammers to US Navy in $161M Deal

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract valued at up to $161 million to produce JCREW/DRAKE 2.0 intelligent jamming systems for the US Navy.

Read More »

Anduril to Demo Autonomous Base Defense for Australian Air Force 

The Royal Australian Air Force has contracted Anduril Australia to demonstrate autonomous base defense capabilities against air and ground threats for northern bases.

Read More »

Russia Says Turkey Can’t Hand Over S-400 to US as Speculation Mounts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov quashed the possibility of Turkey handing over its S-400 air defense system to the US.

Read More »

Rockets Target Base Hosting US Troops Near Baghdad Airport: Security Sources

Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, causing no casualties, two security sources said.

Read More »

Azerbaijan Buys Turkish Munitions for Akinci Drone

Aselsan will provide Aselflir-500 electro-optical surveillance and targeting systems as well as Tolun guided missiles to Azerbaijan.

Read More »

US, Israel Agree on ‘Dismantling Attack Infrastructure’ on Lebanon Border: Austin

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered support to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for "dismantling attack infrastructure" along the border with Lebanon.

Read More »