Is China threatening submarine cables? 29/04/2026 | Massimo Annati China has announced the successful testing of a new actuator capable of cutting underwater cables at a depth of 3,500 m onboard the underwater research vessel HAIYANG DIZHI-2 -… [read more]

Israel's Elbit opens WATCHKEEPER XR drone production facility in Romania 29/04/2026 | EDITORIAL TEAM Israeli company Elbit Systems inaugurated on 27 April a new production facility for the WATCHKEEPER XR UAV in Chitila, Romania, consolidating a presence and cooperation with the Romanian defence industry and Armed Forces that now spans three decades.

Mali: Jihadists and Tuareg on the offensive. The Russians leave the North 29/04/2026 | Francesco Bossi In the early hours of 25 April 2026, the Tuareg forces of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), in coordination with al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa'l Muslimin, JNIM), launched a series of joint attacks against the Malian Government — backed by the Russian Africa Corps — seizing numerous checkpoints, bases,… [read more]

MDM 2026: Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent team up 29/04/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Reporting from Washington, DC) Modern Day Marine 2026: Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent are unveiling a new integrated uncrewed solution for troops to safely inspect contested and sensitive locations, even in GPS-denied environments, and aim to develop more autonomous solutions.

German F-127 frigates obtain US approval for a huge FMS package for AEGIS and related systems 29/04/2026 | Gabriele Molinelli Combat system, radar, VLS, guns, and fire control for 8 ships, with estimated value of up to $11.9 billion.

TAI eyes Southeast Asia with HURJET after Malaysia ANKA deliveries 29/04/2026 | Atul Chandra (Reporting from Kuala Lumpur) DSA 2026: Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is targeting Southeast Asian air force requirements with its HURJET advanced jet trainer and ANKA MALE UAVs.

SAS 2026: New technologies to support the fleet 28/04/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (reporting from Maryland, US) In addition to reporting about major contractors, FW MAG spoke with several niche technology companies prior to and during the recent Sea Air Space (SAS) summit about new systems and contracts for high-tech technology to support the US Navy.

Royal Malaysian Air Force introduces air intake screen modification to reduce SU-30 MKM FOD Risk 27/04/2026 | Atul Chandra (Reporting from Kuala Lumpur) The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has developed and deployed an indigenous air intake screen modification for its SU-30 MKM fleet, which is slated to remain operational till 2035.

Northrop Grumman's CIRCM and the evolution of IR countermeasures 27/04/2026 | Marco Giulio Barone FW MAG had an exclusive briefing on how Northrop Grumman's CIRCM is improving rotary-wing survivability against next-generation infrared threats, anchoring a transatlantic ecosystem that now extends from US Army fleets to British and German Chinooks across Europe.

SAS 2026: Partnerships announced to develop Uncrewed Maritime Systems 27/04/2026 | Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (reporting from Maryland, US) Hanwha USA will team up with Magnet Defense, while Anduril is teaming up with Kraken, HD Hyundai, and Edison Chouest Offshore. Objective: responding to the US Navy's aim to exponentially expand the size and capabilities of its fleet.