Feature Articles And Event Reports

UxS In The City: How Drones Change Urban Combat

Defence Leaders speaks to a trio of experts about how uncrewed systems continue to change the face of modern urban...

An Uncrewed World: Drone Fielding Among Friends & Adversaries

Defence Journalist Jacob Smith explores how nations balance high-end platforms with mass-produced drones — and the ethical dilemmas of AI...

GDH 2024 Insights Report

Some of the key takeaways from the 11th edition of the Global Defence Helicopter conference held in Warsaw, Poland.

CEL Insights report

A summary of some of the topics covered and key takeaways from the 11th edition of Combat Engineer and Logistics.

Defence & Industry News

Covering the latest defence news, military procurement, and global defence contract awards, keeping defence professionals informed on what matters most.

Lockheed Martin Clears Key Milestone in Race to Replace Stinger Missile

May 12, 2026

Image: Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin has successfully completed a critical flight test for its QuadStar missile system, advancing the U.S. Army’s programme to field a next-generation short-range air defence interceptor.

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Lithuania Signs Second HIMARS Battery Deal in $778M Lockheed Martin Contract

May 11, 2026

Image: Lithuanian MoND Lithuania has signed a supplemental agreement with the United States to acquire a second battery of the HIMARS High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, bringing the total combined

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Anduril Wins Dutch MoD Contract for Rapid Counter-Drone Deployment

May 11, 2026

Image: Anduril US defence technology firm Anduril Industries has secured a contract from the Dutch Ministry of Defence to deliver counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities, according to Anduril. The contract

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Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom Join Forces on Drone and Infrastructure Defence

May 11, 2026

Image: Rheinmetall German defence giant Rheinmetall and telecommunications leader Deutsche Telekom have announced a joint initiative to develop drone countermeasures and protection systems for critical infrastructure across Germany. The partnership,

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Hanwha invests in U.S. production of K9 Mobile Howitzer

May 8, 2026

Image: Hanwha South Korean defence giant commits $2 million to U.S. artillery supply chain as it pursues Army modernisation contract Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) has established an integration and test

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Saab Unveils Bolide 2 Missile to Bolster RBS 70 NG Air Defence Capability

May 8, 2026

Image: SAAB Swedish defence giant Saab has launched the Bolide 2 missile, a next-generation round designed to enhance the lethality and adaptability of its RBS 70 short-range air defence system.

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Saab Unveils ERA-Defeating Round for Carl-Gustaf System

May 7, 2026

Image: SAAB Swedish defence firm Saab has introduced a new anti-tank ammunition round designed to defeat heavily armoured vehicles protected by Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA), demonstrating the weapon at a

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Northrop Grumman Begins Flight Testing SHEPARD Next-Gen Drone at Edwards Air Force Base

May 7, 2026

Image: Northrop Grumman First Flight Marks Milestone for Autonomous Propulsion Northrop Grumman has launched flight testing of its XRQ-73 uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, advancing hybrid-electric propulsion

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RAF Typhoons Mark One Month on NATO’s Eastern Flank

May 6, 2026

Image: RAF Royal Air Force jets from 3 (F) Squadron have completed 38 sorties and scrambled twice in four weeks as part of NATO air policing operations in Romania. One

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Anduril Leads Industry Team on Space Force Interceptor Programme Under Golden Dome Initiative

May 6, 2026

Image: Anduril Industries Defence technology firm Anduril Industries is heading a consortium of commercial space companies contracted to develop space-based interceptors for the US Space Force, as Washington accelerates its

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