- February 19th, 2026
Claims that Iran now possesses up to 80,000 combat-ready Shahed loitering munitions, while producing as many as 400 drones per day with reported Russian assistance, have vaulted Tehran’s unmanned warfare programme into the centre of global strategic debate. If operationally...
The French Army’s 2nd Armored Brigade unveiled a suite of new combat systems shaped by lessons learned from the war in Ukraine during an Innovation Day held on January 15, 2026, emphasizing rapid adaptation to high-intensity modern warfare. The event,...
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed it will acquire 36 Rui Yuan II unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under a newly approved special defense budget worth NT$12.6 billion (approximately USD $402 million). The multiyear procurement—scheduled from 2026 to 2029—represents...
General Atomics’ MQ-9B drone family is undergoing a significant evolution with the unveiling of a new variant designed for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) missions. This development, announced in collaboration with Swedish defense technology firm Saab, marks a major...
In a show of heightened military preparedness and inter-service cooperation, the South Korean Navy and Marine Corps kicked off a large-scale amphibious landing exercise this week along the nation's southeastern coastline. The drills, which began Tuesday near the coastal city...
European defense firm STARK officially unveiled its next-generation drone, the One Way Effector – Vertical (OWE-V), following extensive testing in Ukraine, marking a significant leap forward in European military technology. The drone, a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) platform with...