Keywords: Defense industry


White House reportedly considers potential replacements for Hegseth’s deputy

The White House is reportedly examining possible candidates to replace Steve Feinberg, the deputy to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to sources cited by Reuters, as the Pentagon faces potential personnel changes and the departure of several senior officials. The discussions are said to......

Czech Republic completes testing of its first domestically developed cruise missile

The Czech Republic has completed a testing program for its first domestically developed cruise missile, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to expand its defense-industrial capabilities. The weapon, known as the Narwhal 140, was developed by Czech technology company LPP Holding. According......

Why Europe struggles to break its security ties with Israel

European governments have increasingly adopted tougher political positions toward Israel, particularly over the conflict in Gaza, yet many continue to maintain significant military and security cooperation with the country. The gap between diplomatic criticism and defense policy highlights how deeply......

Italian defense company plans to test air defense technology in Ukraine

Italian defense group Leonardo has reportedly established a Ukrainian subsidiary and is considering using the country as a potential testing ground for components of its next-generation air defense technology. According to Milano Finanza, Leonardo has registered a company called Leonardo Ukraine, which......

Pentagon denies U.S. ammunition shortage and urges defense industry to accelerate production

The U.S. Department of Defense has rejected reports suggesting that American military forces are running short of ammunition, while simultaneously pressing defense companies to increase production and shorten weapons delivery timelines. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said reports of depleted U.S.......

US Army selects South Korean K9 howitzer for mobile artillery program

The United States Army has selected South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace to supply prototype self-propelled K9 howitzers as part of a new effort to develop a highly mobile 155mm artillery system. Under the agreement, Hanwha Defense USA, the company's American subsidiary, will provide six......

Italy: Explosion hits ammunition factory near Rome, no injuries reported

A powerful explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing facility in Colleferro, southeast of Rome, on Thursday, triggering a major fire but causing no reported injuries, according to the site’s operator, KNDS. The incident occurred at a facility located roughly 40 kilometers from the Italian capital......

Erdoğan outlines vision for a stronger and more technologically advanced Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has outlined his vision for the country’s future, emphasizing a productive economy, technological leadership, stronger democratic institutions and a more influential role in international affairs. In an article published on the occasion of the 25th anniversary......

Morocco expands its defense capabilities with advanced Israeli systems and missiles

Morocco is continuing to modernize its military capabilities as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s defense infrastructure and improving its ability to respond to evolving air and ground threats. Cooperation with Israeli defense company Rafael has become an important......