Hanwha Systems perfects laser weapons for counter-drone role
Hanwha Systems performed a live intercept of several drones with its Cheongwang laser counter-drone system plus a vehicle-mounted 30kW high-energy laser on 14 October...
HAVELSAN Brings More Than 40 Platforms into a Common Operational Picture at TURNAs-2026
HAVELSAN’s ADVENT Common Operational Picture (ADVENT COP) system brought together information from more than 40 surface, air, land and underwater platforms during TURNAs-2026, Türkiye’s...
Malaysia receives first pair of FA-50 light combat aircraft
The first pair of Malaysia’s 18 Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50M light combat aircraft, bearing tail numbers ‘M58-01’ and ‘M58-02’, arrived at their new...
Chinese stealth drone operates from Type 076 ship for the first time
China’s stealthy GJ-21 reconnaissance and strike drone recently completed its first successful take-off and landing aboard the Sichuan, the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN)...
India awards $5.7 billion contracts for eight next-gen corvettes
On 2 November 2026, India’s Ministry of Defence signed contracts with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) to build...
NZDF orders replacement vehicles for garrison duties
The New Zealand Defence Force continues to implement a rolling makeover of its vehicle fleet, with the announcement of the acquisition of three new...
Taiwan plans UAV acquisitions to boost maritime domain awareness
Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy (ROCN) is seeking to significantly expand its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet to enhance its maritime domain awareness and...
India approves defence acquisitions, including K9 SPHs, worth US$22.5bn
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted in-principle approval for capital acquisition proposals worth INR2.12 trillion (US$22.5 billion) for the armed forces. These cover...
Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan, 28 October 2026 – Quantum Systems is establishing a permanent presence in Japan by establishing Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo....