Hegseth: For 40 years, the U.S. relied primarily on expensive weapons that placed quality over quantity. Today, we need both quality and quantity
The European Union approves 5 major defence projects across the continent.
President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping at one point if he would to like to buy some American armaments, US Ambassador to China David Perdue says
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine for purchase of Air Defense Development Upgrades and related equipment and services. The estimated total cost is $2.68 billion. It will improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability
US State Department approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is preparing a multibillion-dollar sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel in the largest single sale of the controversial munition in recent years, per U.S. officials
Ukrainian forces successfully tested another interceptor of Russian jet-propelled drones, – Zelenskyy, following a report by Drapatyy and Khmara
3 week agoTrump says the U.S. is producing more advanced weapons than at any point in its history, with daily deliveries to American forces in the Middle East and beyond, focused on Patriots, THAAD, Tomahawks and other standard missile systems
1 month agoImages from the submarine that the Revolutionary Guard managed to seize as it entered the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia has launched serial production of the Volna Dome Garant electronic warfare system, which effectively jam the Starlink system.
2 month agoThe US State Department has approved the Third Party Transfer of 70 M39 ATACMS, 12 M270 MLRS, 2,524 M26 DPICM MLRS rockets, and 47,000 M509A1 203mm DPICM howitzer rounds from Turkiye to Ukraine. The two TPT cases were formally notified to Congress this past Monday. The transfers can be executed immediately following completion of the 30 day Congressional review period
The U.S awards Lockheed Martin $58.6 billion in largest-ever PAC-3 Patriot missile deal - FT
2 month agoReuters, citing sources: Iran is expected to receive within weeks the first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense systems. The deal, valued at between $60 million and $70 million, is one of Tehran's largest efforts to bolster its short-range air defenses since beginning of the war
Trump: Türkiye is a good ally and no one dictates to me what military equipment we should sell them.
2 month agoThe Revolutionary Guard reports shooting down an American cruise missile in the skies of Kahnuj city last night.
2 month agoThe Sudanese army says it shot down an advanced Chinese-made FH-95 drone near El Obeid on Monday, marking the third time it has intercepted the strategic, long-range platform this month
2 month ago"We have assembled a new coalition: the anti-ballistic missile coalition," Emmanuel Macron declared at a press conference following the meeting of the coalition of volunteers in support of Ukraine against Russia's war of aggression.
2 month agoMacron says Ukraine plans to acquire 16 Rafale jets and SAMP/T NG air defense systems
Nine European countries and Ukraine announce the creation of an alliance to develop "anti-ballistic missile capabilities" on the continent.
2 month agoFrench President Macron: FCAS was perhaps not a success, but we should not stop here. New competitors will appear and we need to move forward when it comes to advanced technologies. We need to make sure that Europe becomes an active industrial military reality
3 month agoUkraine and the US have reached political agreements on licenses for the production of Patriots, — Zelensky
The DPRK has decided to qualitatively and quantitatively strengthen its nuclear forces, KCNA reports.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias: Greece is not happy for Türkiye to get the F-35. Greece is not happy with Türkiye getting engines for a new-generation aircraft.We're asking one question: Is it in the real interests of the United States of America Yes or no. And, of course, it's for the American people and the American government to answer that.It is certain that, for the United States government, NATO, and especially stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, are essential. So, giving a platform to one country in the Eastern Mediterranean without the caveat that this cannot be used against another allied member—is it in the interest or not in the interest of the United States
Trump: I will grant Ukraine the right to manufacture Patriot missiles.
Reporter: Will you allow Europe to make Patriot interceptors in Europe? Trump: Well, we're going to talk about that, you know, look. It's a defensive weapon, which I like better than an offensive weapon
Trump: We will see with the Ukrainian president what we can offer his country.
NATO summit statement in Ankara: Leaders renewed their support for Ukraine with a pledge of €70 billion in military aid in 2026.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that his country has allocated an additional $24 billion to the "Iron Dome" project to bolster its air and missile defenses, emphasizing that steps are being taken to increase defense spending to 5% by 2030. Erdoğan also called for lifting restrictions on defense industries among NATO allies and increasing cooperation.
3 month agoUkraine and Germany are launching joint production of BARS jet drones with a range of up to 800 km.
The Russian Defense Ministry reports the interception of a long-range ballistic missile.
YemenHouthi-held Hodeidah airport, telecommunication networks on Mount Bard in Kusmah district, Raymah governorate and in Bani Matar in Sana'a were targeted by airstrikes. Photo from Hodeidah airport
