Belgium’s newly delivered MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) is expected to achieve its first operational deployment in 2026. Belgian Defence is currently assessing
Exail announces the signing of an important order for several hundred K-STER mine neutralization drones, destined for several navies. This new order, worth around €40
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026. Rheinmetall press
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on December 26 approved $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) defense spending for fiscal year 2026, as Tokyo
North Korea’s first dedicated nuclear-powered ballistic missile (SSBN) submarine has been unveiled during a DPRK state media broadcast showing North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, touring
In December 2025, Japan responded in an unusual manner to activities conducted by Chinese Navy vessels in waters near Japan: JASDF F-2 fighters were observed
The first of four long-delayed Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) under Project Tuwaiq has been formally
The delivery ceremony of the MPCS (Multipurpose Combat Ship/ PPA) KRI Prabu Siliwangi (pennant number 321) vessel to the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) was held
The Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) is preparing to sign a ₱34-billion ($585 million) contract to acquire two new frigates for the Philippine Navy.
On December 19, 2025, TKMS announced a record order for the delivery of DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes and associated equipment for the 212CD class submarines. Â Â
