The U.S. Army has released the first official designs of its XM30 mechanized infantry combat vehicle contenders, marking a major step in …
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May 2026
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Australia Expands Indo Pacific Maritime Reach With New P 8A Poseidon Maintenance Hub
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Australia has opened the Southern Hemisphere’s first deep maintenance and modification facility for the Boeing P 8A Poseidon maritime patrol …
- Global News
UK Moves To Field Medium-Range Precision Strike Missile As Long-Range Fires Gap Widens
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a fresh Request for Information (RFI) for a medium-range precision strike capability aimed …
- Naval & MaritimeSubmarines
Hanwha Ocean Expands Submarine Reach In Canada With KSS-III Patrol Bid
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has deployed its KSS-III submarine to Canada in support of Ottawa’s future patrol submarine program. …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
RAF Moves To Expand Pilot Training With Inflatable SAM Sites
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Royal Air Force is using inflatable surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems during training exercises to expose pilots to realistic battlefield …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Pentagon Pressures Canada To Finalize F-35 Decision Amid Defense Spending Dispute
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Pentagon has intensified pressure on Canada over defense spending levels and delays surrounding Ottawa’s review of its planned F-35 …
- Global News
Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman And Thales Accelerate GMLRS Warhead Test In Australia
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Thales Australia successfully completed a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) warhead test campaign in …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Saab, GA-ASI Unveil MQ-9B Airborne Early Warning Drone To Expand Persistent ISR Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readExecutive Summary: Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully completed the first flight of an unmanned airborne early warning solution using the …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
U.S. Races To Buy F-15EX Eagle II Fighters As Aging F-15C/D Fleet Nears Retirement
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense is moving to accelerate procurement of Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighters as older F-15C/D aircraft …
- Global News
Russia Confirms Oreshnik Missile Use In Massive Strike On Ukraine
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Russia confirmed the operational use of its Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile during a large scale strike on Ukraine on …
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