Tom Kington

Nigeria expects first batch of Leonardo M-346 fighter jets this year

This year kicks off a delivery schedule for the light fighter plane that entails four batches of six aircraft each for the African nation.

India proffers HAL its largest-ever tender: 97 Tejas fighters

The state-owned company has ramped up its annual production capacity in anticipation of additional contracts.

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From customer to sanctioned ‘proliferator,’ drones extend Iran’s reach

Iranian contractors and government officials have picked up on market demand, frequenting arms expos and other events in Russia, Iraq, Qatar and more.

Albania courts NATO investors to revive Soviet-era munitions plants

Tirana officials are already working with the alliance to determine scale of required investments and product types to be manufactured at three sites.

Ukraine, allies scour the world for coveted air defense systems

The lack of air defenses could mark a turning point in Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion, Ukrainian officials have said.

Russia funneling weapons through Libyan port, eying gateway to Africa

The dynamic is partly due to America "misplaying" eastern Libyan warlord Gen. Khalifa Haftar, said one issue expert.

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NATO foreshock runs deep, through the Netherlands to China

We need a stable, enduring semiconductor foreign policy that is not subject to the whims of any current or future administration.

US Army aims to complete multidomain task force structure by FY28

The service is planning to station its 5th Multidomain Task Force at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, and will complete formation all five MDTF units by FY28.

AUKUS allies developing undersea capabilities they can field this year

The three AUKUS navies may see advanced undersea technology like small drones and AI-enabled target recognition tools tested and fielded this year.