Defense
From GlobalEye to Triton, first wave of NATO Summit deals bet big on aerial capabilities
NATO kicked off its annual Summit in Ankara, Turkey, by announcing a series of new air power deals focused on boosting surveillance and strategic airlift capabilities. NATO Secreta…
Marine Corps drafting new strategic vision for its information warfare arm
The US Marine Corps is developing a first-of-its-kind information warfare plan to translate complex technical concepts into a broader strategic vision for the service, according to…
Chinese ballistic missile test is said to undermine nuclear weapons-free zone in South Pacific
China's test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile this week has drawn criticism from South Pacific nations, who say it undermines the spirit of the South Pacific Nuclear Weapo…
US will lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly sell F-35 fighter jets, Trump says
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States will lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed in 2020 over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 defense missil…
F-35 for Turkey? Trump says ‘certainly, we’ll consider’ reversing ban
US President Donald Trump has indicated his support for allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 program, setting the stage for a potential reversal of a policy from his first administra…
Egypt inaugurates sprawling ‘Octagon’ military headquarters complex
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi inaugurated the nation's new strategic command headquarters, known as the "Octagon," in a ceremony featuring military equipment displays an…
Germany set to become first international site for ATACMS missile production
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-produce the U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) at Rheinmetall's Unterlüß site in northern Ge…
Polish defense giant PGZ to produce Anduril’s Barracuda cruise missile
Jul 7, 2026, 10:33 AMAn Anduril Industries Barracuda cruise missile is displayed above the company's booth at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center on…
NATO to add up to five Northrop Grumman Triton drones for maritime surveillance
Jul 7, 2026, 09:42 AMAn MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system taxis across the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on Dec. 16, 2021. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd C…
Denmark greenlights two aircraft, P-8 procurement for Arctic surveillance
The Danish Ministry of Defence says it has decided to acquire two Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to increase the country's combat power in the Arctic and North Atlant…
NATO to acquire “up to” 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced at a defense industry forum in Ankara that the alliance will jointly procure up to 10 Swedish-made Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft …
Canada picks Germany’s TKMS for historic submarine buy, in nod to Europe
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on July 6 that German shipbuilder TKMS has won the competition to build 12 new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy, beating out Sou…