Defence Blog
362 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- UAE's EDGE Group Tests JERNAS-M Drone Built on Civilian Kit Plane Airframe · UAE defense firm EDGE Group flight-tested the JERNAS-M drone, which utilizes the airframe of a civilian hobbyist kit plane.
- US Army Awards $46.8M Contract to Xtremis for AI Drone Detection · The US Army awarded Xtremis Inc. a $46.8 million contract to develop AI-based drone detection technology.
- Jetoptera Exits DARPA Drone Contest Citing Safety Rules · Jetoptera withdrew its Project Pegasus drone from DARPA's Lift Challenge due to new safety rules regarding altitude and battery jettisoning.
- North Korea Deploys Missile Unit to Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict · Ukraine's intelligence reports North Korea is deploying 120 missiles and six launchers to Russia's Voronezh region.
- Supacat and Distance Technologies Partner on AR Tactical Vehicles · Supacat and Distance Technologies sign agreement to integrate augmented reality systems into military vehicles.
- Ukraine's Fire Point Tests FP-9 Ballistic Missile Targeting Moscow · Fire Point CEO confirms casting engines for FP-9 ballistic missile targeting Moscow, expecting autumn 2026 test launch.
- Think Tank Warns UK Army Faces Armored Gap by 2027 · 878 Institute urges UK to revive Warrior upgrade program to prevent armored infantry battalions from being left without vehicles.
- U.S. Army Tests Four Drone Vendors for 2028 Soldier-Portable LASSO System · The U.S. Army tests four loitering munition vendors for the backpack-portable LASSO program, targeting fielding by summer 2028.
- U.S. Army Successfully Fires Hypersonic Warhead from Cannon · U.S. Army and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully tested a hypersonic warhead fired from a cannon at Yuma Proving Ground.
- US pushes NATO allies to shoulder more European defense costs · US Under Secretary Elbridge Colby details meetings urging NATO allies to increase defense spending and basing access.
- US Marines to Sole-Source Anduril Counter-Drone System for Amphibious Vehicles · The US Marine Corps plans to exclusively purchase Anduril's Pulsar-L system to protect amphibious combat vehicles from drones.
- US Army seeks lightweight scout drone for battalion-level reconnaissance · The US Army issued a solicitation for a lightweight, backpack-sized scout drone capable of carrying weapons and medical supplies.
- BL Harbert Wins $37.6M Contract to Build Classified F-35 Facility in Arkansas · BL Harbert International awarded a $37.6 million contract to build a Special Access Program Facility for F-35s in Arkansas.
- Russia's Starlink Rival Rassvet Achieves Daily Coverage Over Ukraine · Russia's Rassvet satellite constellation now provides at least two daily communications windows over Ukraine, threatening military operations.
- SpaceX launches classified NROL-95 spy satellite on Falcon 9 · SpaceX launched the classified NROL-95 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on July 30, 2026.
- Rheinmetall Unveils GMF 140 Frigate with Destroyer-Grade Aegis Systems · German defense firm Rheinmetall unveils the GMF 140 frigate, integrating Aegis combat systems to outgun larger vessels.
- Galvion Polish Helmet Hub Ships 90,000 Units in First Year · Galvion's Gdansk facility shipped over 90,000 ballistic helmets to NATO allies within its first 12 months of operation.
- Ukraine debuts truck-mounted Hellfire air defense system · Ukraine's 302nd Brigade publicly displays a new STASH air defense system combining Hellfire missiles with a RADA radar.
- Russian T-80BVM Tank Upgrades Seen on Railcar in July 2026 · A modernized Russian T-80BVM tank with enhanced anti-drone defenses was spotted on a railcar in July 2026, indicating ongoing upgrades to its protective systems.
- BAE Systems Begins Production of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons for Turkey · BAE Systems has started building 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for Türkiye under a £5.4 billion deal.
- CACI SkyValor Drone Defense System Enters Full Production After Border Testing · CACI moves SkyValor drone defense system to full production following successful testing by JIATF-401 for the Domestic Shield initiative.
- Airbus H160M 'Guépard' Prototype 2 Flies in Black Livery Ahead of French Army Deal · Airbus Helicopters' second military H160M prototype flew successfully, paving the way for France's 169-unit order.
- UAE Mirage 2000 Upgraded with EDGE Group Thunder Precision Munitions · UAE Mirage 2000 fighters receive Thunder precision-guided munitions for deep-strike capability.
- Kratos Defense Completes $50M Hypersonic Test Facility Ahead of Schedule · Kratos Defense finished its $50M Indiana facility for hypersonic payload integration ahead of schedule on July 28, 2026.
- U.S. Army Tests Plug-and-Play Drone Lethality Kit at Fort Irwin · U.S. Army soldiers test a standardized drone lethality integration kit at Fort Irwin.
- British Paratroopers Test E-Bike Tactics in Canadian Exercise · British Army trials e-bikes to enhance paratrooper mobility and strike capabilities during Exercise Rhino Bizz.
- Turkey's KAAN Fighter Prototype Completes Taxi Tests Ahead of 2026 Flight · Turkish Aerospace Industries confirms KAAN P1 prototype completed powered taxi tests targeting first flight within months.
- Poland's Decision Not to Shoot Down Russian Missile Explained by Retired Pilot · Retired Polish pilot Michał Fiszer explains that Poland's military chose not to intercept a Russian Kh-101 missile due to low risk to populated areas and peacetime protocols.
- U.S. Navy Awards $76.6 Billion for Next Generation of Nuclear Submarines · The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion to General Dynamics and Huntington Ingalls for Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines.
- Taiwan Unveils AI-Powered Attack Boats with US Shield AI Partnership · Taiwanese firm Thunder Tiger demonstrates AI-guided unmanned speedboats powered by US Shield AI software.