Trump names Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally as defence ties deepen during Riyadh visit
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he had signed a strategic defence agreement formally designising Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally.
Saab invests USD 10 million in Pythom to support Sweden’s space ambitions and launch goals
Saab has invested in Pythom, a space technology company with Swedish roots that develops lightweight and rapidly deployable rockets aimed at making access to space more flexible, affordable and resilient.
U.S. Marines execute first HIMARS live fire at Camp Fuji in significant U.S. Japan security milestone
U.S. Marines carry out a historic High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live fire at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji on 27 October, marking a significant moment for U.S. defence two weeks before the Marine Corps Birthday.
U.S. Navy Chief visits HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as talks advance on MASGA cooperation plan
Admiral Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan to review its shipbuilding capabilities and discuss cooperation under the MASGA initiative.
U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear as Hegseth targets narco-terrorists in region
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new military and surveillance campaign on Thursday, unveiling “Operation Southern Spear” as an effort to pummel “narco-terrorists.”
United States backs South Korea’s nuclear submarine plan as leaders expand shipbuilding and defence ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the United States had agreed to support Seoul’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines as both governments released final details of their trade and security agreement.
U.S. approves potential $318.4 million sale of AIM-9X missiles and support to Denmark
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Denmark of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and related equipment, with an estimated value of $318.4 million.
XTEND awarded multi-million U.S. contract to develop AI-powered one-way attack drone kits for SOF
XTEND positions swarm-based autonomy as central to modern doctrine, enabling distributed, collaborative robotic systems to perform complex missions at the tactical edge.
Hungary in talks to acquire HIMARS rocket artillery systems, defence minister confirms
Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky confirmed on 8 November that talks were held in Washington on the potential acquisition of HIMARS rocket artillery systems and munitions.
Hegseth announces overhaul of U.S. military weapons procurement to speed up delivery and innovation
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled a major reform of the Pentagon’s weapons procurement process, aiming to accelerate the military’s access to modern technology.
U.S. Northern Command certifies new counter-drone fly-away kit after successful Minot AFB deployment
An 11-member team from U.S. Northern Command deployed to Minot Air Force Base from 21–27 October 2025 to conduct counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) operations and officially certify its fly-away kit capability.
Netherlands to explore joint production of AMRAAM missiles following U.S. government approval
The Netherlands will investigate the possibility of producing American air defence munitions domestically next year, following approval from the U.S. government for a feasibility study.