On 31 August, the UK and Norway signed a landmark £10 billion intergovernmental agreement to procure at least five new Type 26 anti-submarine frigates jointly. The deal creates a combined… Continue reading "UK and Norway Sign £10 Billion Contract for Type 26 Frigates"
A new tracked variant of the Lynx Skyranger 35 has been revealed at DSEI 2025 by German defence manufacturer Rhinemetall, which adds a Skyranger 35 Air Defence system to the… Continue reading "DSEI 2025: Rheinmetall Reveal New Tracked Lynx Skyranger 35"
At the end of August, Saab unveiled their new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) missile – it was showcased at London’s DSEI 2025 this week. Designed as a one-shot, one-kill answer… Continue reading "DSEI 2025: Saab’s New Nimbrix C-UAS Missile"
At London’s DSEI 2025 defense exhibition, Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonian company displayed a new counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) missile. C-UAS is a prominent focus at DSEI with numerous company’s offering… Continue reading "DSEI 2025: Frankenburg Technologies C-UAS Missile System"
This week at General Dynamics unveiled two new striking Ajax variants. The much-discussed Ajax IFV and ‘Blackjax’ a new Ajax-based demonstrator. The unveiling took place on the opening day of… Continue reading "DSEI 2025: General Dynamics Unveil Ajax IFV and ‘Blackjax’ Demonstrator"
The Czech Republic has formally approved a plan to purchase 44 German-made Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks as part of a sweeping military modernisation effort. Defence Minister Jana Černochová announced… Continue reading "Czech Republic to Buy 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks in €1.6 Billion Deal"
On Thursday, the 28 August, a tragic incident occurred just before the Radom Airshow in Poland. Around 7:30 pm, Lt. Col. Maciej “SLAB” Krakowian lost his life while performing a… Continue reading "Polish F-16 Demo Team Crash Investigation Will Last Years, Prosecutor Says"
On 3 September, the U.S. Army announced that it had signed a $9.8 billion multi-year contract with Lockheed Martin to produce nearly 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3… Continue reading "U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $9.8 Billion Patriot PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Contract"
On September 1, 2025, Denmark took delivery of its first Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers when two vehicles arrived at Almegårds Barracks on Bornholm. These new six-wheeled APCs were ordered… Continue reading "Denmark Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Personnel Carriers"
On August 28, U.S. Army observers at Camp Atterbury in Indiana witnessed Epirus’ Leonidas directed-energy weapon disable an entire swarm of 49 quadcopter drones in seconds. The Leonidas system (a… Continue reading "Epirus Leonidas System Disables 49-Drone Swarm in Successful Test"