DEFENSE NEWS

The F-35As are on the move after assisting in the Maduro capture and could end up in the Middle East.

After spying on the electronic signals of adversaries for decades, the NRO's enigmatic Jumpseat spy satellite has emerged from the darkness. After spying on the electronic signals of adversaries for decades, the NRO's enigmatic Jumpseat spy satellite has emerged from the darkness.

Global proliferation of more capable air defenses means the era of the Navy 'flying with impunity' is increasingly at an end.

Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine. Highly dangerous missions and limited performance mean the Su-25 has recorded disproportionate losses over Ukraine.

ockheed Martin reported that 2025 was a breakthrough year for the F-35 Lightning II program, with 191 fighter jets delivered to customers worldwide.

One of the Patriot air defense systems operated by Ukraine’s Air Force has destroyed more than 140 Russian ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi, citing the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The same system

A London-based defense research and development company has revealed two new high-speed interceptor drone prototypes, expanding its portfolio of specialized counter-air systems, according to an exclusive statement provided to Defence Blog by company founder Aytekin Guclu. The London Defence R&D

Japan and the United States confirmed plans to streamline Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement during a bilateral security meeting held in Tokyo on January 28, 2026, as both sides move to address long-standing delivery delays affecting Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. According

Metis announced on 29 January 2026 the launch of a new, lighter addition to its range of passive counter-uncrewed aerial vehicle (C-UAV) systems.

The worldwide Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has now surpassed one million flight hours, Eurofighter announced on 29 January 2026.

L’américain Loar Group a reçu fin décembre 2025 l’autorisation du ministère de l’Economie pour racheter LMB Aerospace, PME corrézienne qui produit des ventilateurs et des systèmes de refroidissement pour l’aéronautique et la défense, équipant les Rafale et les chars Leclerc. Vertement critiqué par les oppositions, Bercy a défendu son choix, arguant s’être attribué une «golden share» dans l’entreprise.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle warns F/A-XX must launch now as Iran and other adversaries field advanced air defenses, ending the era of flying with impunity.

RQ-170s have been flying for decades, but official confirmation of any details about their activities is very rare.

The Navy hopes to take delivery of the future USS John F. Kennedy next year after repeated delays.

Boeing expects to close out production of new Super Hornets in 2027 and has already stopped building EA-18G Growlers.

European Defence Agency’s annual conference heard calls for a stronger “European preference” in defense procurement, with industry leaders arguing it should not be viewed as protectionism.

United States Marines and Department of War contractors conducted flight operations with a V-BAT unmanned aerial system aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) in the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 28, 2026, as part of ongoing integrated

Ukrainian forces have detected and destroyed several Russian soldiers wearing unusual snow camouflage suits known as “Penguin” during recent fighting, according to Ukrainian military sources and battlefield footage released this week. The 120th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces

Spanish Air Force EF-18M fighter jets intercepted Russian combat aircraft flying near NATO airspace over the Baltic region in late January, as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, according to Spain’s Defense Staff. The interception was carried out by

On 27 January 2026 at 23.53 ET Lockheed Martin’s ninth GPS III space vehicle, SV09, was launched into orbit from Cape Canaveral.

An evolving demand for turreted, self-propelled (SP) mortar systems, has seen interest bolstered further in recent years by the geopolitics of the moment and changing battlefield threats experienced in Ukraine, with systems developed and emerging from European and allied defence manufacturers garnering interest, even from the US Army

Polaris will build a two-stage, horizontal take-off and fully reusable hypersonic research vehicle, featuring a linear aerospike rocket engine.