News - currentdefencenews.com

April 7, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

Mobile Artillery System Explained

The CAESAR howitzer is a modern artillery system designed for speed and mobility. Mounted on a wheeled truck chassis, it delivers long-range firepower while allowing rapid repositioning after firing....

April 7, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

Interceptor Drone Sensors Deal Secured

Exosens has received a major order to supply compact thermal imaging cores for interceptor drones, marking its largest deal in this segment. These systems improve real-time detection and targeting...

April 7, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

$48M Contract Expands Munitions Production

Israel has partnered with Elbit Systems to produce thousands of artillery shells locally under a $48 million deal. The initiative focuses on increasing domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on...

April 7, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms

Fleet Expansion Boosts Naval Strength

India is strengthening its naval power through the induction of several domestically built ships. These include anti-submarine vessels, frigates, and survey ships designed for modern maritime operations. The new...

April 7, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Armored Vehicles Donated to Lebanon

France has delivered 39 VAB armored personnel carriers to Lebanon to strengthen its military mobility. The handover highlights growing defense cooperation between the two nations. Despite being older platforms,...

April 7, 2026
Admin
Missile & Missile Defence

US Orders More StormBreaker Smart Bombs

Raytheon has secured a $708.9 million defense contract to produce StormBreaker precision bombs for the US and allied countries. The package includes munitions, support equipment, and logistics. Known for...

April 7, 2026
Admin
Training and Simulation

New FPV Drone Training Boost for Army

The Australian Army is advancing its drone warfare capabilities by introducing FPV attack drone training across its units. Soldiers are being trained to build, modify, and operate drones under...

April 6, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms

Sub Upgrade to Boost Long-Range Strike Power

India is considering modifying its S4 submarine design into a cruise missile carrier to address gaps in naval strike capability. This concept allows deployment of multiple precision-guided missiles from...

April 6, 2026
Admin
Weapons and Munition

AI Swarm UAV Marks New Warfare Capability

The Sheshnag20 represents India’s move toward swarm-based drone warfare, offering enhanced coordination and adaptability. Unlike traditional drones, it operates as a networked system, allowing multiple units to execute missions...

April 6, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems

NATO Procures Advanced Drone Systems

Red Cat has been awarded a contract to provide its Black Widow drones to a NATO member state, strengthening surveillance capabilities. The system combines compact design with advanced imaging...