Türkiye has offered Saudi Arabia a major defence partnership backed by 4,500 companies and a $120 billion project portfolio, with both countries planning joint production and technology development.
NATO is considering major changes to its military plans, with member countries expected to focus more on defending Europe against Russia and reducing commitments to overseas military missions.
Human remains have been found aboard the drone-hit tanker Wine Trader in Bulgaria. DNA tests are underway to identify the victims after seven crew members went missing.
Bangladesh reportedly approves a $2.13 billion deal to buy 20 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, raising questions about India’s security and China’s growing military influence in South Asia.
Leonardo has raised its 2026 order forecast to €29.5 billion after a sharp rise in defence orders. Its backlog also crossed €60 billion for the first time.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may ask the European Union for funding again to strengthen their anti-drone defences as concerns grow over possible Russian threats to NATO’s eastern border.
Greece has signed a deal with Embraer to buy three KC-390 Millennium military aircraft, with an option for three more, to improve transport and aerial refuelling capabilities.
Lithuania has received its first Thales GM200 MM/C radar from the Netherlands to improve enemy artillery detection, track FPV drones and strengthen battlefield protection and military cooperation with NATO allies.
Britain plans to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030 and 3.5% by 2035 while investing in military technology and strengthening ties with European partners.
CIEL Defence and ASELSAN have signed an agreement to explore Canadian defence manufacturing, technology transfer, local production, supply chain development and new opportunities for skilled jobs across Canada.
