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Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over €70 Million Ukraine Munitions Scandal
Estonian Defence Minister resigns after €70m Ukraine munitions scam involving Indian-run company.
Russia accused of intensifying sabotage activities in Europe, including attacks on military and defense facilities. Germany's interior minister says Russia is responsible for a drone attack at Leipzig airport.
Battlefield data from drones in Ukraine is being commercialized, creating a new marketplace for AI model training that extends beyond military applications to civilian sectors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for Army secretary, according to several senior officials. Parnell is currently chief Pentagon spokesperson and a former Army officer.
Takaichi vows to speed up AI, unmanned defense asset introduction
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has directed the Self-Defense Forces to rapidly integrate artificial intelligence and unmanned defense assets, ahead of a year-end revision of national security documents. This push is in response to a complex security environment an…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll has served as the Army's top civilian leader since February 2025.
The Pentagon has launched versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to generative AI tools tailored to 'warfighter needs'.
U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang says
North Korea has labeled upcoming maritime drills by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea as a “threat,” accusing Washington of hostile policy despite President Trump's efforts for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang asserts its nuclear arsenal is essential for regional …
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey will hold a defense pact meeting in Istanbul.
Iran to continue defense capabilities, acting MoD says.
Japan to turn former steel mill site in western Japan into defense hub
Japan's Defense Ministry has acquired a former steel mill site in Kure for a defense hub.
Majority in South Korea want nukes, survey says, amid U.S. defense concerns
65% of South Koreans support nuclear weapons amid U.S. defense concerns
Japan inks deal to acquire former Nippon Steel site for 'integrated defense hub'
Japan to acquire Nippon Steel site for defense hub
US probes NATO allies over military support as it mulls further troop cuts
The U.S. is scrutinizing NATO allies' military support and defense spending, signaling potential troop cutbacks in Europe as part of a six-month review.
Icelanders will vote on whether to restart negotiations to join the EU as its 28th member. The country has resisted EU membership in the past.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's comments on Taiwan and defense spending have raised questions about Malaysia's traditional non-aligned stance.
Iran's Acting Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Seyyed Majid Ibn Al-Reza has stated that any pressure targeting people's livelihood and security is part of war. He emphasized that the economy, comfort, and welfare of the people, along with security, are part of the field of def…
India has achieved 100% indigenization of AK-203 assault rifles, named 'Sher', with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) successfully completing the process. The company aims to produce 1.5 lakh rifles annually by implementing double shifts, targeting early contrac…
Berlin's Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) has accused Rheinmetall of an "absolutely unacceptable quality defect" after more than 5,200 bulletproof plates from 2017 failed ballistic tests before their warranty expired.
A BBC Persian roundup of Western analyses arguing that the US-Israel war on Iran has produced near-opposite results to what was intended, with Iran emerging stronger and reshaping Middle East power dynamics.
Pakistan Rangers Punjab has announced 964 vacancies for 2026, offering eligible Pakistani citizens an opportunity to join the force. The recruitment drive includes positions for Sepoy General Duty (BPS-05) with vacancies distributed among different regions under the appli…
China Challenges Russia’s Arms Dominance in Central Asia
China is increasingly challenging Russia's long-standing dominance in arms sales to Central Asian nations, leveraging its economic influence and Russia's diminished capacity due to the war in Ukraine.
This week, startup investors closed on big rounds in AI and defense, with Castelion leading the pack with an $800M Series C funding round for its hypersonic missile project.
Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defense spending 18% to a record high
Taiwan's government proposed an 18% rise in defense spending for next year, including for drones and missiles, taking it above 1 trillion New Taiwan dollars for the first time. The budget details come as Beijing, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own terri…
India and Japan Agree to Bolster Defense Ties
India and Japan agreed to bolster security ties, including maritime cooperation, after their defense ministers met in New Delhi. The two countries signed a memorandum on maritime security cooperation and affirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Chinese state media claims the USS Nimitz's "glory days" are over, citing its extended service and recent incidents as evidence of US fleet fatigue and declining shipbuilding capacity.
Japan and Australia tout progress on high-energy laser and missile range tests
Japan and Australia have made significant progress on a co-developed high-energy laser project and a deal to test advanced missiles on Australian soil. The two countries have marked a 'significant milestone' in defense collaboration with successful field trials of the hig…
The Philippines does not anticipate a reduction in military activities with the United States, despite the redeployment of some U.S. defense assets, including an aircraft carrier, to the Middle East. A military spokesperson affirmed the "ironclad" defense commitment betwe…
German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
German drone manufacturer Helsing has partnered with Rakuten to facilitate the sale of its unmanned systems to Japan's army. Japan is currently testing Helsing's HX-2 strike drone as part of its military modernization efforts.
Draganfly reported a record fiscal second quarter, driven by a transition toward modular and fixed-wing drone systems for defense and public safety markets. The company secured an exclusive agreement with a campus law enforcement association and acquired technology to sca…