The RAAF's Australian-made MQ-28A Ghost Bat drone autonomously fired an AIM-120 AMRAAM, destroying a target drone in a world-first test of a combat-capable Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
The US approved a $301 million Foreign Military Sale to Italy for 100 JASSM-ER long-range, stealthy cruise missiles, a major upgrade intended to arm Italian F-35s and give the nation significant stand-off strike capability.
The US is speeding up weapons deliveries to Ukraine before Christmas utilizing the PURL mechanism, while simultaneously setting a challenging 2027 deadline for Europe to assume the majority of NATO’s conventional defense capabilities.
Germany committed €3.4B to the Leopard 2A8, a next-gen tank that integrates Trophy APS and advanced sensor fusion, enabling it to detect and eliminate drones mid-flight.
The US Army successfully tested the modular PERCH launcher on M1A2 Abrams tanks, enabling them to deploy Switchblade loitering drones for protected, beyond-line-of-sight reconnaissance and precision anti-armor strikes.
Poland is set to acquire 250 used US Stryker APCs for a symbolic $1 to fill gaps left by Ukraine aid, but faces millions in modernization costs while simultaneously expanding domestic production of Rosomak and Borsuk AFVs.
Germany is deploying the combat-proven Israeli Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system—the first foreign deployment—to establish a new high-altitude European missile shield.
US approves $82M weapons sale to Japan including 28 GBU-53 StormBreaker bombs, JDAM kits, and general-purpose munitions for F-35 and F-15J aircraft.
AFSOUTH releases photos of "Bomber Baron" B-52s executing a "Bomber Attack Demo" off Venezuela, signaling a major escalation in Operation Southern Spear.
US approves a $93M arms package for India, including 100 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 216 Excalibur precision artillery rounds to bolster border defense.
Japan's JSDF successfully tests the rapid deployment of its new HVGP hypersonic missile, proving it can be transported by air, sea, and operated in cold weather.
President Donald Trump confirms the US will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move stirring major concerns over Israeli security and tech transfer to China.
Germany adds €150M to NATO PURL program for US weapons for Ukraine. Pistorius announces record €11.5B aid for 2026 as drones plague European airspace.
A Pentagon intelligence report warns the Trump administration's F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia risks China obtaining the jet's stealth tech via espionage.
Finland is expanding its civilian shooting ranges to 1,000 to bolster national defense against Russia, and is also applying for €16M from the EU for border drones.
