Modern militaries are developing specialized anti-drone bullets as a close-range defense against unmanned aerial systems. These bullets, designed to fragment or disperse, offer frontline soldiers a practical tool to counter drones that evade larger air defense systems. India's ARDE and private firm SSS Defence are among those developing this technology.
Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius (SPD) hat ein Infrastrukturbeschleunigungsgesetz für die Bundeswehr initiiert. Ziel ist der schnellere Bau von Kasernen, Flugplätzen und Depots, um Deutschlands Verteidigungsfähigkeit und die des westeuropäischen Bündnisses zu stärken. Die Bundeswehr soll Bauaufgaben künftig selbst übernehmen können.
A man was killed in a munition detonation in the village of Ploskoye, Korocha District, Belgorod Region. The blast also damaged four houses, a public facility, and three cars.
The US presidential administration has requested $87.6 billion in additional funding from Congress, as reported by CNBC. The request includes $21 billion for defense, $1.4 billion for Ebola, $768 million for nuclear/energy security, $10 billion for farmers, and funds for restoration projects in Washington DC and New York City, potentially creating political challenges for Republicans.
CEOs of Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell met President Trump at the White House to discuss ramping up weapons production. This push follows U.S. military operations in Iran and aims to replenish stockpiles, reassure allies, and address supply chain constraints.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need to boost military production and replenish ammunition stockpiles across the Atlantic. He cited US President Donald Trump's efforts with the Defense Procurement Act to facilitate company collaboration for increased output.
A Russian missile attack using a cluster munition warhead on Kryvyi Rih killed at least three people and wounded 25. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy urged for faster air defence supplies, while drone attacks on Russian infrastructure have caused fuel shortages and a weakened rouble.
President Trump is convening top Pentagon officials and defense industry leaders to accelerate missile and munitions production, aiming to replenish US arsenals depleted by the Iran conflict. A tentative agreement exists for Patriot and Tomahawk missiles, pending Congressional funding approval.
Russian MP Alexey Pushkov warned of nuclear proliferation risks if Israel were to use nuclear weapons against Iran, noting active discussions on US television about the possibility.
The Indian Army has ordered 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL. This move reflects the global trend of drones evolving into strategic weapons capable of deep strikes, economic disruption, and power projection, as seen in Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian oil infrastructure and Iran's long-range deployments.
Indian firm SMPP has partnered with European defense giant KNDS to locally manufacture loitering munitions. This collaboration brings advanced systems like Colibri, Larinae, Veloce, and Rodeur to India, enhancing its defense capabilities.
Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh and southern Lebanon killed 28 people in the past day, bringing the total death toll since March 2 to 3,912. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the use of phosphorus munitions and ongoing fires, with civilian casualties still being verified.
Kalashnikov Concern suggests a unified competence center for UAVs and licensed drone production within CSTO member states. The initiative aims to standardize drone fleets, reduce costs, and create jobs, offering comprehensive reconnaissance and strike systems.
G7 leaders agreed to increase weapon and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, including air defense systems and long-range weapons, following their summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. US President Trump highlighted the US defense industry's role, and some members proposed licensed weapons production in Ukraine.
Archaeologists in Boston have discovered definitive evidence of an earthen fort crucial to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Guided by an old map and ground-penetrating radar, the team, led by city archaeologist Joe Bagley, found a defensive ditch built hours before the June 17, 1775 battle, along with musket balls and artifacts likely left by British troops.
Archaeologists have discovered a 1775 ditch and artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill at the monument site in Boston. The dig, inspired by an old map, has unearthed musket balls, tea cups, and tobacco pipes, offering a tangible connection to the American Revolution.
Sveriges räddningstjänst genomför övningar för att förbereda sig på krig och kris, med fokus på att arbeta i farliga miljöer. Utbildningen, som berör all räddningspersonal i landet, har intensifierats efter Rysslands invasion av Ukraina.
Pentagon's AI chief declared Elon Musk's Grok AI integral to US defense, comparing its data centers to munitions plants. The AI supports targeting and intelligence systems like Palantir's Maven Smart Systems, crucial for operations like 'Operation Epic Fury'. Concerns arise over environmental lawsuits impacting xAI's facilities.
Renault annonce un accord avec Thales pour fabriquer le drone kamikaze Toutatis, une munition téléopérée capable de détruire un blindé léger. Le constructeur automobile renforce ainsi son implication dans le secteur de la défense.
President Trump invoked the Defence Production Act to address "systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base," aiming to bolster depleted US weapons stockpiles strained by conflicts like the 15-week Iran war. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is tasked with creating voluntary agreements to improve capacity, despite his previous assertions that concerns over munitions are overstated.
Renault et Thales s'associent pour développer et produire en série la munition téléopérée (MTO) Toutatis, nommée d'après un dieu celte. Cette annonce fait suite à la présentation du prototype 4Troop.
Renault et Thales s'associent pour produire le drone Toutatis en France, visant 1000 unités/mois dès 2027. Ce partenariat crée une filière française souveraine d'armement, combinant la production de masse de Renault et la technologie militaire de Thales.
Renault et Thales annoncent un partenariat pour développer une industrie souveraine de drones en France. Ils produiront ensemble des munitions téléopérées et prévoient de lancer la production de drones dès 2027.
India's DRDO is developing an advanced Active Protection System (APS) for T-90 tanks, capable of intercepting threats over 1,500 m/s, including top-attack munitions. This indigenous system aims to enhance tank survivability against modern threats like ATGMs and drones.
