The US Navy and Indiana National Guard have opened a new ground-based sled track at Camp Atterbury to test aircraft countermeasures faster, reduce costs and improve safety before flight trials.
The U.S. military is facing a growing missile shortage as costly interceptors are used against cheaper threats. Defense companies are now developing affordable weapons to rebuild stockpiles and strengthen air defenses.
A tanker near the Strait of Hormuz reported six small boats approaching and warning shots being fired, as rising US-Iran tensions increase security concerns along one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
NATO announced arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey as allies increased defence spending, expanded weapons production, and responded to President Donald Trump’s calls for stronger military commitments.
Three commercial tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, raising fears over shipping safety as tensions between the United States and Iran continue despite ceasefire efforts.
Türkiye has delivered its ADVENT Combat Management System to Romania, marking the system’s first entry into a NATO navy. The export strengthens Türkiye’s defence industry and expands ADVENT’s global presence.
Canada plans to unveil around 10 founding nations for its new global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at the NATO summit, aiming to boost allied defence funding with low-cost financing.
Switzerland has started talks with defence companies from France, Israel and South Korea for a new air defence system after delays to its U.S. Patriot missile order raised security concerns.
GDELS will unveil the Pandur GBAD and other counter-drone systems at Eurosatory 2026, highlighting new mobile air-defence technologies designed to tackle evolving battlefield threats.
India-flagged vessel Virat 1 sank off Oman’s coast after an engine failure caused flooding onboard. All 14 Indian crew members were rescued safely during the operation.
