Rheinmetall Confirms First Lynx IFV Order for Ukraine
Rheinmetall has confirmed the first firm Lynx KF41 IFV order for Ukrainian army, signed in December 2025, with initial deliveries planned for early 2026.
Defence News
Land
Land
Ammunition
IIT Madras Develops Bolt-On Ramjet Kit for 155 mm Shells
India’s IIT Madras Institute announced the tests of its bolt-on ramjet kit for 155 mm ERFB-type shells that is mounted in place of the base bleed unit.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Ukraine Uses Tempest SHORAD with AGM-114L and AESA Radar
US-based V2X’s new Tempest short-range air defence system, used by Ukraine, couples RPS-42 AESA radar and AGM-114L Hellfire missile on a light 4x4 platform.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Northrop selected for USMC Valkyrie-based CCA effort
The USMC has chosen Northrop Grumman to work on the MUX TACAIR project, which aims to create a Collaborative Combat Aircraft employing Kratos' XQ-58A UAV.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Russia Develops Geran-4 and Geran-5 for Airborne Launch
Reports from Russian sources show that two new variants of the Geran kamikaze UAVs, Geran-4 and Geran-5, meant for aircraft launch are in development.
Weapon / Missile
US Clears $45m AGM-114R Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark
DSCA notified Congress of a $45m Foreign Military Sale enabling Denmark to acquire up to 100 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles with support items and training.
Air
Bangladesh Tilts Away from India with JF-17 Block III Move
Bangladesh is reportedly shifting from acquiring China’s J-10 jets to Pakistan’s JF-17 ones, signalling a strategic drift away from India’s orbit.
Defence Politics
Greece Narrows SAFE Bid as Tri-Partner Model Emerges
Athens cut its SAFE bids to 6 projects worth €815m, focusing on satellite ISR, counter-drone layers and secure communications through multi-partner cooperation.
Regional / Strategy
French MP calls for planned NATO exit after Trump row
Clémence Guetté says the US is kidnapping a head of state in Venezuela and threatening Greenland, urging France to leave NATO’s integrated command now.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia highlights MPMS-2 ship built by Türkiye’s Desan
Malaysia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has shared an official infographic detailing the MPMS-2 ship, which will be built by Desan Shipyard for the MMEA.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Turkiye and Malaysia to Establish Joint Shipyard in Melaka
Türkiye and Malaysia will build the Enrique of Malacca Shipyard in Melaka with Desan Shipyard, a US$443m venture to further boost regional maritime capacity.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
Raytheon Develops New Rocket Motor For Standard Missile
Raytheon has been awarded a contract worth $94.3 million to develop a 21-inch rocket motor as a range upgrade for Standard Missile family from the US Navy.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
ASELSAN to Integrate MURAD 100-A Radar on ANKA-III UCAV
ASELSAN stated that MURAD 100-A AESA radar will be integrated on TUSAŞ’s ANKA-III stealth UCAV following F-16, AKINCI UCAV, and KIZILELMA unmanned fighter.
Land
Weapon / Missile
ASELSAN Tests KORKUT 140/35 SPAAG Mounted on ARMA II 8x8
KORKUT 140/35 SPAAG with ATOM 35 ABM airburst ammunition, mounted on Otokar’s ARMA II 8x8 armoured vehicle, shot down targets on the move in a recent test.
