Month: October 2025

US aerospace giant Boeing is aggressively marketing its air superiority fighter, the F-15EX, as Poland’s Ministry of National Defence advances plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets. To attract Poland, Boeing is emphasising the F-15EX’s payload, range and speed, while backing its offer with an attractive industrial cooperation 🚄

In an important step towards strengthening NATO capabilities and deepening bilateral defence cooperation, Germany and the United Kingdom have announced that they will jointly procure a new generation of rapidly deployable floating bridges. The German army (Bundeswehr) shared the details of this critical joint project with the public on Thursday. 🚄

The US Senate unanimously confirmed General Kenneth Wilsbach as the new chief of staff of the Air Force in a vote on Thursday. Wilsbach’s confirmation was part of a series of high-level military promotions that took place as one of the last acts of the Senate before its weekly recess. 🚄

The US Army has tested the Scorpion Light 81mm system, a new “hit and run” mobile mortar system designed to make troops more agile in combat, at training ranges in Hawaii. The system is the latest example of the Army’s modernisation efforts, and aims to increase survivability and effectiveness on 🚄

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country is simultaneously negotiating with the United States, Sweden and France for the procurement of a fleet of 250 modern fighter jets as part of its efforts to modernise its air force. Zelenski stated that this giant fleet is “their future”, demonstrating Ukraine’s 🚄

STM, Turkey’s national engineering power in the defence industry, is making technological contributions to the modernisation process of the Savarona Yacht, the legacy of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, with critical indigenous subsystems developed by STM in addition to warships. STMDENGİZ WECDIS, the Electronic 🚄

Peru has signed a long-term strategic partnership with South Korean companies Hyundai Rotem and STX in order to renew its aging armoured vehicle inventory and strengthen the country’s defence industry capacity. The announced roadmap includes the indigenous production of South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank and K808 armoured 🚄

While the debate on nuclear deterrence within NATO in recent years has focussed on two pressing issues – the changing threat posed by Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and the credibility of the US nuclear umbrella – a third issue vital to the effectiveness of the alliance’s nuclear deterrent has been 🚄

Italy is considering using the European Union’s (EU) low-cost “SAFE” loan mechanism for the new generation Lynx armoured vehicles and Panther main battle tanks to be procured from German giant Rheinmetall in order to strengthen its defence capacity. This financing programme, launched by the EU with the aim of increasing 🚄

US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the USS Gerald R. Ford, the country’s most advanced aircraft carrier, to South American waters as part of his campaign against drug cartels represents an unusual shift in the global balance of power. This decision means that this critical asset, carrying thousands of 🚄

The idea of building a “drone wall”, which gained momentum among European leaders after Russian drones entered Poland, may be a strategic mistake. Analysts argue that the real problem when it comes to European defence is not Russian attack drones, but the erosion of the foundations of NATO’s nuclear and 🚄

The Romanian Ministry of Defence has announced that the United States has informed NATO allies that it will reduce some of its military presence along its eastern border with Ukraine, focusing its global security priorities on the Indo-Pacific region. While the US Army confirmed the move, it emphasised that the 🚄

Boaz Levy, CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), said that they are closely following the news about the US planned “Golden Dome” missile shield architecture, which aims to intercept even intercontinental missiles. Levy said IAI executives hope that defence leaders running the project will evaluate the company’s Arrow missile interceptor 🚄

Portugal has taken an important step in the process of renewing its aging fleet of F-16A/B fighter jets, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Airbus Defence & Space and the Portuguese Aerospace and Defence Industry Cluster (AED Cluster Portugal). This MoU is the first official indication of Portugal’s preference 🚄

Turkey’s UK-led negotiations for the purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets include not only the purchase of the aircraft, but also a comprehensive arms package that includes advanced technology missiles to enter the inventory. Sources told Reuters that this deal , worth about £ 8 billion, includes critical munitions such 🚄

Shortly after the introduction of fighter jets on the battlefield, it was realised that specialists on the ground – Forward Air Controllers (FACs) and later the US military’s Joint Terminal Attack Controllers(JTACs) – were needed to effectively coordinate air strikes. Now, with the potential for space-based weapons and orbital bombardment 🚄

France has officially unveiled the M51.3, the modernised version of its submarine-launched strategic ballistic missile M51, in what is described as a “major milestone” in the modernisation of its ocean-based nuclear deterrence strategy. This latest version has new nuclear warheads, as well as improved range, accuracy and the ability to 🚄

The landing of an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft known to be linked to Russia’s military and the former Wagner mercenary group in the Venezuelan capital over the weekend shows Moscow’s growing strategic interest in the Latin American country. The aircraft, registration number RA-78765, followed a circuitous route used to avoid 🚄

The German military (Bundeswehr) has officially received a demonstrator for a high-energy laser weapon developed jointly by defence industry giants Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany. This delivery is seen as a critical step towards fielding the operational directed energy system designed for naval use by 2029. Relocation to Land Base after 🚄

Turkey’s defence industry entered a new era with the Opening Ceremony of the BMC Tank and New Generation Armoured Vehicles Production Facility in Kahramankazan and the Delivery Ceremony of the First New ALTAY Tanks, attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the ceremony, which was also attended by Sheikh Saud, 🚄

A historical turning point was experienced in the Turkish defence industry. on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the BMC Tank and New Generation Armoured Vehicles Production Facility was inaugurated and the First New ALTAY Tanks Delivery Ceremony was held in Kahramankazan. Haluk Görgün, 🚄

German defence industry giant Rheinmetall and VMZ (Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi), one of Bulgaria’s leading companies, are establishing a giant joint venture that will significantly increase Europe’s defence and ammunition production capacity. The joint venture will focus on the development and production of artillery ammunition and energetic materials. According to the 🚄

With the US strategic focus shifting from Europe to the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere, the future of the Cold War-era, Eurocentric military structure of heavy mechanised brigades has become a subject of debate. Benjamin Jensen of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC proposes the 🚄

Thousands of veterans who lost limbs in Ukraine’s fight against Russian occupation are showing incredible resilience to return to the front line and society despite the severe trauma they have suffered. many soldiers do not see their injuries as a disability, like Serhiy, an army veteran who summarised the situation 🚄

Taking an important step towards strengthening its air force, Turkey has decided to procure a total of 44 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. In this context, Turkey plans to purchase 20 aircraft from the United Kingdom, 12 aircraft from Qatar and 12 aircraft from Oman. This strategic procurement was formalised with 🚄