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- Australia Secures Dutch Export Deal and Commits $1.2B to Domestic Armored Vehicle Production
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
The Australian government has finalized a sale of Bushmaster armored vehicles to the Netherlands while simultaneously announcing a $1.2 billion investment to expand and upgrade the...
- Japan Set to Dismantle Decades of Pacifist Restraint with Landmark Arms Export Reform
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Asia
The Japanese government is finalized a sweeping overhaul of its defense export regulations, moving to authorize the transfer of lethal weaponry to trusted international partners. T...
- Serbia and Israel Launch Landmark Defense Venture to Manufacture Advanced Combat Drones in Belgrade
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Europe
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced a joint venture with Israel to manufacture combat drones, aiming to modernize national defense and expand international military export...
- EU Approves €17 Billion in Strategic Defense Loans for Czech Republic and France Under SAFE Instrument
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Europe
The European Council has granted final approval for multi-billion-euro financial assistance to the Czech Republic and France to bolster defense production and joint procurement. Th...
- Aerospace Parts Maker Arxis Targets $11.2 Billion Valuation in Nasdaq IPO Amid Surging Global Defense Spending
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
Connecticut-based aerospace components manufacturer Arxis has launched its roadshow for a U.S. initial public offering, seeking to raise up to $1.06 billion. The offering reflects...
- Pentagon Finalizes $3.8 Billion Pratt & Whitney Contract Modification To Accelerate F135 Engine Production Rates
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The United States Department of Defense has expanded its agreement with RTX division Pratt & Whitney, bringing the total value for two production lots to $6.6 billion. This investm...
- Japan’s Strategic Tomahawk Acquisition Face Significant Delays as Middle East Conflict Depletes United States Missile Stockpiles
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Asia
The United States has informed Tokyo that the delivery of approximately 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles will be disrupted due to high consumption rates in the ongoing American-Israeli...
- Global Combat Air Program Secures Initial $857 Million Joint Contract to Accelerate Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Development
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Asia
The trilateral defense partnership between Japan, Britain, and Italy has officially awarded its first joint international contract to the Edgewing joint venture. This £686 million...
- Canada Dispatches Massive Trade Mission to Seoul to Secure Strategic Defense and Energy Supply Chains
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: US & Canada
A high level Canadian delegation representing over 110 companies has arrived in South Korea to forge deeper ties in defense, aerospace, and critical minerals. Led by International...
- German Peace Activists Launch Easter Protest Over Volkswagen Missile Components Partnership With Israel
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
Anti-war demonstrators are gathering in Osnabruck to oppose a proposed collaboration between Volkswagen and Israeli defense firm Rafael regarding missile system infrastructure. The...
- Israeli Defense Forces Vow Systematic Eradication of Iranian Military Production Capabilities in Expanded Offensive
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Section: Iran War
The Israeli military has announced a comprehensive plan to target every fundamental component of Iran’s defense industry as the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign enters its second month....
- Pentagon Officials Raise Alarm as United States Depletes Strategic Tomahawk Missile Stockpiles During Four Weeks of Operation Epic Fury
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Middle East
The U.S. military has expended over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in the first month of the war with Iran, a rate of consumption that has sparked internal concerns regarding long-te...