Australia’s 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program have been adjusted from the 2024 version to promote greater military and industrial self-reliance, taking lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and looking to reinforce the industrial base.
The Australian government’s 2026 National Defence Strategy has unveiled a major spending uplift planned for the Royal Australian Air Force, focused on upgrading its air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as upping investment in uncrewed aerial systems.
On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.
Whilst on a flight to Hawaii on 29 May for a Pacific Command (PACOM) change-of-command ceremony, US Defence Secretary James Mattis commented to media on US …
Diamond Aircraft Industries’ DART-550 trainer aircraft has completed its first flight, the company announced on 24 May. During the flight, the aircraft completed a basic …
A marine unit of the Russian military stationed in Kamchatka has received more than 30 BTR-82A armoured personnel carriers (APC), the Russian Ministry of Defence …
Safran Aircraft Engines and Russia's UEC Saturn have signed a framework agreement to re-engine the Beriev Be-200 fire-fighting aircraft, the company announced on 25 May. …
India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved the procurement of equipment worth more than $1.02 billion for the Indian armed forces, the Indian MoD announced on …
Luerssen has formed a joint venture with Civmec called the Australian Maritime Shipbuilding and Export Group, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 26 May. …
The Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet is set to commission its new Vyshny Volochok missile ship in Sevastopol on 1 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence …
Raytheon has signed a project agreement with Australia's Defence Science and Technology (DST) to collaborate on the development of advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for …
Crye Precision and Valen Arms’ SIX12 Modular Add-On shotgun will be made available to customers by the end of the year, company officials have disclosed. …