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9 February

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine to Set Up 10 Weapons Export Hubs Across Europe

Kyiv plans to open 10 weapons export centers in Europe this year, Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced.

9 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Russia Turns Cannons Into Counter-Drone Weapons With New Airburst Rounds

Rostec has developed 30mm programmable airburst rounds that detonate mid-air, scattering shrapnel to hit fast-moving drones.

9 February

Christine Casimiro

Armenia Showcases Indian-Made Weapon Systems in Active Service

Armenia has showcased its arsenal of Indian-made weapon systems in active service during the official four-day visit of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan to Yerevan.

9 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Turkey, Egypt Sign $350M Defense Pact to Boost Arms and Joint Production

Turkey has agreed to a $350-million defense cooperation package with Egypt that will expand military supply ties and establish joint defense production capacity in North Africa.

6 February

A U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 3-501st Assault Helicopter Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, prepares 7.62mm ammunition for an aerial gunnery exercise from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria on Aug. 23, 2025. 1AD CAB’s aerial gunnery increased lethality and proficiency of all Task Force Iron aviation crews on collective tables while generating warfighting readiness and combat credible forces along NATO’s Eastern Flank. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Regina Koesters)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Creates New Office to Speed Ammo Acquisition

The US Army has established a new Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition as part of a sweeping overhaul of its procurement process aimed at faster equipment supply to warfighters.

5 February

Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák presenting new military gears for Slovak troops. Photo: Slovak Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Slovakia Unveils New Combat Uniform, Small Arms for Troops

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has showcased a new combat uniform and a suite of small arms for its armed forces.

5 February

Bea Castañeda

Tomahawk Missile: Long-Range Power at Sea Explained

The Tomahawk missile is designed to deliver reach without risk, and this guide breaks down what makes it a reliable long-range precision weapon.

5 February

Ronald Watkins

Russia Intensifies Air-Bombing in Ukraine, January Figures Show

Russian combat aviation dropped at least 5,717 air-delivered bombs on Ukrainian territory in January 2026. the war's highest monthly total.

3 February

USS Boxer Conducts Rolling Airframe Missile System live fire operations

Bea Castañeda

Rolling Airframe Missile: Precision Defense for Modern Navies

From high first-shot accuracy to multinational deployment, this guide explains the Rolling Airframe Missile’s capabilities, strategic value, and role in shaping naval defense worldwide.

3 February