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Russian defense-linked Energiya plant burns after latest Ukrainian drone strike (VIDEOS, MAP)
A critical Russian military-industrial facility, Energiya, which supplies batteries for various weapons including drones and intercontinental missiles, was reportedly hit by a Ukrainian drone strike. ...
Ukrainian Diplomacy Plans Focus for 2026
In 2026, Ukrainian diplomacy will prioritize strengthening its army and defense industry, applying pressure on Russia, and advocating for a just peace as outlined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....
Forget the F-16 of F-35: China’s Top Fighter Jets Are Now For Sale
China has begun exporting its domestically produced fighter jets with three options available: the FC-31/J-35 export variant for stealth capabilities, the J-10C as a mid-tier multirole fighter with mo...
Trump Criticizes Raytheon for Slow Missile Production
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized defense contractor Raytheon over delays in missile production. During an unannounced visit to the company's headquarters, he expressed dissatisfaction...
Putin instructs Manturov to strengthen control over labor productivity in the defense industry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with ensuring that the director of Rosoboronexport, Dmitry Shugayev, and Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov improve l...
Trump Sets Fire to U.S. Defense Industry
The article discusses how former President Donald Trump's actions and policies have had significant impacts on the U.S. defense industry. It highlights specific decisions made during his presidency th...
Experience for Global Investors in the First Week of 2026: Turmoil Continues, Defense Industry Thrives
The article discusses the continued volatility and geopolitical tensions impacting global investors at the start of 2026. It emphasizes that despite market turmoil, the defense industry remains resili...
Pentagon Pledges to Meet Delivery Date for Next Supercarrier
The Pentagon has pledged that the upcoming delivery date for the next supercarrier will be met as planned, ensuring the maintenance of naval superiority and maritime capabilities....
Trump Orders Defense Companies To Stop Stock Buybacks And Dividends
President Donald Trump has directed defense contractors to halt share repurchases and dividend payouts until after the US presidential election. This directive aims to ensure that defense companies fo...
How to Fix America's Broken Defense Industry
The article discusses the challenges faced by the U.S. defense industry and proposes solutions for its improvement. It highlights issues such as excessive bureaucracy, lack of innovation, and ineffici...
North Korea launches mass production of next-gen guided missiles
The Korean Central News Agency announced that North Korea has initiated large-scale manufacturing of high-precision guided missiles meant for modern anti-tank missile complexes. The new weapons are en...
Korean Defense Industry Breaks Through European Fortress ... Localization and Expanding Discussion Platforms Are Key
The Korean defense industry has been making significant strides by entering traditionally closed markets like Europe. The current challenge for South Korea is to localize its production processes and ...
First Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles completed in Devonport
Babcock has finished producing the initial Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles from the second production phase at the Devonport facility, marking a crucial step towards delivering high-mobility platforms to th...
Israel to spend $110 billion to develop independent arms industry in next decade
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel plans to invest $110 billion over the next decade to build its own armament industry and reduce dependence on other countries. During a ...
HAL Secures 4 Bids for Strategic 20,000-Ton Isothermal Forging Press Facility To Boost Next-Gen Aero-Engines And Defence Production
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received four bids for a 20,000-ton Isothermal Forging Press Facility aimed at enhancing India's indigenous production of advanced aero-engines and defence equi...
Shift in modern warfare turns defense firms into growth stocks
The increasing prominence of defense companies as investment opportunities is highlighted by changes in modern warfare, with Ukraine's use of drones against Russia serving as a key example....
Aero Atoms Has Launched Made-In-India Navigation Chips
Bangalore-based Aero Atoms has introduced indigenous navigation chips aimed at boosting India's self-reliance in aerospace and navigation sectors. These compact, high-precision technologies are design...
Spanish DGAM orders 100 helicopters from Airbus and NHIndustries
Spain’s Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) has placed an order totaling 100 helicopters from Airbus and NHIndustries, according to the Spanish Ministry of Defense. Details on the spe...
KNDS, maker of Leopard battle tank, plans stock-market listing in 2026
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann's parent firm KNDS aims for an initial public offering next year as defense stocks gain from increased military spending following Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
European defence sector's turnover surges 13.8% to €183 billion in 2024
The European defense industry witnessed a significant growth with its sector turnover increasing by 13.8%, reaching €183 billion in 2024. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of domestic producti...
Racing Against Time: Realizing a True Defense Industrial Enterprise
An article discussing the challenges and importance of developing an effective defense industrial base, using the context of the coalition's air campaign against Islamic State in November 2015 as illu...
UK firm opens $5.4M round for heavy-lift drone
Hydra Drones, a UK-based SME specializing in hybrid-powered uncrewed aircraft, has initiated a £4 million ($5.4 million) investment round to support the final development and industrialization of its ...
Space Force wants competition. Satellite makers want stability.
The Space Force aims at fostering competition and innovation through its strategy, although some satellite makers argue that this approach does not necessarily ensure a stable environment beneficial t...
Indian Army Set to Become World’s First Force to Deploy Ramjet-Powered 155 mm Artillery Shells
The Indian Army plans to become the world's first military force to deploy ramjet-powered artillery shells for its 155mm guns, marking a significant step toward achieving self-reliance in defense tech...
Forget the M1 Abrams: Israel’s Merkava Tank Might Be the Best on Planet Earth
Israel's defense industry is noted for its innovative capabilities, with the Merkava main battle tank being a key achievement. The article suggests that some experts consider the Merkava to be among t...
Chinese rocket firm LandSpace moves closer to US$1 billion IPO in Shanghai
LandSpace, a Chinese rocket manufacturer, aims to raise 7.5 billion yuan ($1 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange as part of a fast-tracked process for dome...
Israel’s multi-front war, lasers and unmanned systems: 2025 review
In 2025, Israel continued its controversial military engagements while its defense sector expanded internationally with advanced technologies such as lasers and unmanned systems....
Industry chaos, congressional clampdowns and secret CCA contracts: 2025 review
A review of various challenges within the defense industry for the year 2025, including chaos in the industry itself, interventions by Congress limiting freedom of action, and the increasing use of se...
Indian Army Backs Made-In-India Drones With New MoU
The Indian Army has signed an MoU to promote the development and deployment of domestically manufactured drones for land-based operations. This move reflects their aim to reduce reliance on imported t...
IOL signs collaboration agreement with SAFRAN to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in India
India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with French company SAFRAN. This move is part of the Make-in-India initia...
Putin instructs Manturov to focus on labor productivity in defense industry
Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov to pay close attention to enhancing labor productivity within the country's ...
Ran Up by 40% in One Week?... Military Defense ETF Soars as Trump Moves
Military defense exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen a significant increase of about 40 percent over the past week, amid increasing actions or signals from President Donald Trump indicating a focus...
Live from Wall Street | U.S. markets open red. Defense stocks surge: Trump requests a $750 billion budget
U.S. financial markets opened on a downturn with the broader index declining; however, defense-related companies’ stock prices significantly increased following President Donald Trump's announcement o...
HAL Awards ₹26 Crore MRO Contract For THL 20 Turrets To Lotus Advance Technologies
Gurugram-based Lotus Advance Technologies has secured an INR 26 crore contract from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of THL 20 turrets on Advanced Light He...
Three Chinese Fighter Jets Poised for Significant Export Growth: Pentagon Reveals 'Not Just Pakistan' - Other Countries Interested
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, three specific models of China's fighter jets are expected to see substantial export growth due to interest from multiple countries. While previously it wa...
Tennessee Smelting Facility to Reduce U.S. Critical Mineral Dependency on China
A smelting facility in Tennessee aims to decrease the United States' reliance on China for critical minerals used in manufacturing advanced technology and defense equipment....
Chinese Fighter Jet Exports Set To Grow Significantly
A Pentagon report notes China's increasing influence in the fighter jet export market with the FC-31, J-10C, and JF-17 models....
Geopolitical Overview: The Race (Pentagon's) for Essential Critical Minerals
A review discussing the increasing competition and strategic focus of the Pentagon on obtaining critical minerals essential for advanced technology and defense industries....
Smoke Signals: Defense Companies Continuously Knocking on Bond Market Doors... KAI & LIG Nexis [fnMarketWatch]
South Korean defense companies have been actively seeking funds through bond issuance in the domestic market. Key Aerospace Industries (KAI) and LG Innotek's subsidiary, LIG Nexis, are among those rec...
ROSTEC CEO Says Su-57 Dodged Ukraine Radars, EW Like A Ghost, Pilots Rave Amid Stealth Doubts,
Sergey Chemezov, Rostec's CEO, has stated that Russia's fifth-generation fighter aircraft, the Su-57, successfully evaded enemy radars and electronic warfare systems during its deployment in Ukraine. ...
Bharat Forge Secures Record ₹1,662 Cr Small Arms Deal With Ministry of Defence
Indian company Bharat Forge has secured a contract worth ₹1,662 crore from the Indian Ministry of Defence to supply 255,128 Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines for the Indian Army. The CQB carbines ar...
Rolls-Royce Positions India As Key 'Home Market' For Jet Engines And Naval Propulsion.
Rolls-Royce plans to designate India as its third primary market for jet engines and naval propulsion systems, alongside the UK, US, and Germany. Sashi Mukundan, CEO of Rolls-Royce India, highlighted ...
IRClass Logs Stellar 2025: Defence, Marine, Digital & Research Triumphs
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has reported strong performance across the defence sector, merchant marine operations, digital innovation, and research in 2025. Notably, the commissioning of INS...
U.S. Relies On French Factory To Keep F-35s, Tomahawks Flying
The United States depends on a factory in France to supply critical components for its advanced weaponry such as the F-35 fighter jets and Tomahawk missiles. This underscores the interdependence of NA...
A Conversation with Former Chairman, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.
General (retired) C.Q. Brown discusses America's prospects for realizing the potential of its defense industrial base and his views on his recent dismissal from the role of chairman of the Joint Chief...
Trump takes aim at major defense firms, demands faster production
President Trump criticizes major defense companies for slow production and inefficiencies, emphasizing the need for faster delivery of military equipment....
Aurea Avionics Will Multiply Production Tenfold to Reach 1,000 Drones Annually in Two Years
Spanish UAV manufacturer Aurea Avionics plans to increase its production capacity from the current level to produce up to 1,000 drones annually within a two-year period. The company aims to expand sig...
Critical Ethics in Turkish Defense Industry: NATO Accepts for First Time
NATO has approved critical ethics standards for the Turkish defense industry for the first time, marking an important development in aligning Turkey's military manufacturing with international ethical...
Europe’s 2025 defense winners include Saab, Rheinmetall; FCAS falters
European defense contractors have benefited from increased military spending, with companies such as Saab and Rheinmetall seeing significant gains. However, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program...
Defense Business Brief: Firefly’s moonshot; ‘Battleships’ and drone boats; Army logistics collab
The article discusses recent developments in defence industry business activities. It highlights Firefly Aerospace’s ambitious space program focusing on launching satellites, the development of naval ...
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