South Korea and Indonesia are moving closer to a major milestone in their joint defense partnership. Seoul is reportedly considering transferring one of its KF-21 fighter jet prototypes to Jakarta, and the two sides have already reached a tentative agreement to make it happen. This is a big deal, not just for the two countries […]
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey, a cutting-edge unmanned underwater vehicle designed for covert surveillance and sea denial operations. Showcased for the first time at WEST 2026, the multi-mission drone represents a significant leap forward in autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Named After Nature’s Most Tenacious Predator The Lamprey drone takes its name from the parasitic […]
The United States Army has awarded Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. a $73.5 million contract to supply Merkava tank power pack kits to Israel through a Foreign Military Sales agreement. The deal underscores Washington’s continued commitment to sustaining Israel’s armored combat capabilities amid ongoing regional security pressures. Announced on February 17, 2026, by the US Department […]
Turkiye’s defense industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with artificial intelligence now at the heart of its most advanced missile technologies. Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci recently revealed how AI is redefining precision warfare and positioning Turkiye as a serious global defense competitor. Smarter Missiles Through Artificial Intelligence As AI reshapes industries worldwide, its impact on […]
Turkish drones could soon be locally produced in Qatar following a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between STM, one of Turkiye’s leading domestic defense companies, and Qatar-based Barzan Holdings to collaborate on the joint production and development of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned naval platforms. STM announced the MoU with Qatar-based defense […]
Turkiye’s prominent missile producer, Roketsan, aims to see 2026 as the pivotal year when earlier efforts in different technological areas bear fruit, are converted into finished products, and serial production begins at scale, according to Chief Executive Murat Ikinci in remarks published on Monday. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA) to evaluate last year’s achievements and […]
DARPA, the Pentagon’s research and technology arm, confirmed on January 14, 2026, that its Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program has successfully completed final operational tests and is ready for transition to US military units and commercial users. The announcement follows a comprehensive series of Army and Marine Corps demonstrations that proved […]
Germany has agreed to procure eight MQ-9B Sea Guardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), expanding the alliance’s growing fleet of long-endurance unmanned systems capable of sustained maritime surveillance operations. The acquisition, officially announced on January 12, covers eight aircraft and four certifiable ground control stations, with first deliveries expected […]
German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has officially confirmed that it will begin delivering its advanced Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Ukrainian Defense Forces in early 2026. This development marks a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s armored capabilities amid ongoing security challenges. The agreement, signed in December 2025, highlights deepening defense cooperation between Ukraine […]
Pakistan and Indonesia are progressing toward a significant defense partnership that could reshape regional military capabilities. High-level discussions in Islamabad this week have brought the two nations closer to finalizing an agreement involving advanced combat aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to informed security sources. The recent diplomatic engagement saw Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin […]
