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Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
Pezeshkian is ramping up rhetorical attacks on what he sees as unfairly repressive measures emanating from Washington and its allies.
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Israel fields new SIGMA artillery cannon, Iron Beam laser system
Israel’s Iron Beam laser system is expected to enter operational service in early 2026.
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China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at what could be the largest-ever U.S. arms sale to the self-ruled territory.
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What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.
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China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
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Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan’s draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 is up 9.4% from 2025.
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China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon’s latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
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Swedish air chief talks next-gen warplane, Gripen’s anti-drone role
The year 2026 promises to be a time of decisions, as the Swedish air force strives to keep its options open when it comes to a new fighter design.
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DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
An annual assessment of how DOD funds deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific revealed problematic inconsistencies, according to a GAO report.
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Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles
Sweden’s air chief now expects Taurus integration “considerably earlier than previously planned,” he said in an interview with Defense News.
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Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
Pezeshkian is ramping up rhetorical attacks on what he sees as unfairly repressive measures emanating from Washington and its allies.
-
Israel fields new SIGMA artillery cannon, Iron Beam laser system
Israel’s Iron Beam laser system is expected to enter operational service in early 2026.
-
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at what could be the largest-ever U.S. arms sale to the self-ruled territory.
-
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.
-
China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
-
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan’s draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 is up 9.4% from 2025.
-
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon’s latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
-
Swedish air chief talks next-gen warplane, Gripen’s anti-drone role
The year 2026 promises to be a time of decisions, as the Swedish air force strives to keep its options open when it comes to a new fighter design.
-
DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
An annual assessment of how DOD funds deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific revealed problematic inconsistencies, according to a GAO report.
-
Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles
Sweden’s air chief now expects Taurus integration “considerably earlier than previously planned,” he said in an interview with Defense News.
-
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
Pezeshkian is ramping up rhetorical attacks on what he sees as unfairly repressive measures emanating from Washington and its allies.
-
Israel fields new SIGMA artillery cannon, Iron Beam laser system
Israel’s Iron Beam laser system is expected to enter operational service in early 2026.
-
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’
The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at what could be the largest-ever U.S. arms sale to the self-ruled territory.
-
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.
-
China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
-
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan’s draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 is up 9.4% from 2025.
-
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon’s latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
-
Swedish air chief talks next-gen warplane, Gripen’s anti-drone role
The year 2026 promises to be a time of decisions, as the Swedish air force strives to keep its options open when it comes to a new fighter design.
-
DOD needs more consistent Indo-Pacific deterrence funding, GAO says
An annual assessment of how DOD funds deterrence efforts in the Indo-Pacific revealed problematic inconsistencies, according to a GAO report.
-
Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles
Sweden’s air chief now expects Taurus integration “considerably earlier than previously planned,” he said in an interview with Defense News.



