EXCALIBUR, the Royal Navy’s first XLUUV 19/05/2025 | Michele Cosentino On May 15, 2025, the Royal Navy officially unveiled its first extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV), now formally designated XV EXCALIBUR. This milestone marks a… [leggi la notizia]

TNT and nitrocellulose shortage: the new challenge for ammunition production 16/05/2025 | Lisa Tomé A few days ago, John Summers, Director of Programmes at Global Ordnance, one of the largest suppliers of 155 mm and 152 mm artillery shells… [leggi la notizia]

Korean Navy Anti-Missile Decoy Systems Upgraded 15/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) recently announced that it had completed a performance improvement programme of the Republic of Korea Navy’s Multi Ammunition… [leggi la notizia]

What’s in the $150 billion defence spending boost for the Pentagon 15/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli The 150 billion increase in defence spending promoted by the House & Senate Armed Services Committees as part of Congressional Republicans' “reconciliation package” of budget… [leggi la notizia]

Freedom is not for free - President Macron tries to explain foreign policy to the French 15/05/2025 | Giulia Tilenni In a wide-ranging interview with French broadcaster TF1 on Tuesday evening, French President Macron discussed several foreign and domestic policies, starting from the war in… [leggi la notizia]

Delivering cargo by rocket: Rocket Lab partners with the USAF for demonstration 14/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has signed a contract with Rocket Lab, launch services and space systems provider, for a key demonstration for… [leggi la notizia]

Libya, war between militias in Tripoli. PM Dbeibah tries to strengthen his power 14/05/2025 | Pietro Batacchi It had to happen sooner or later. And here we are at the moment of reckoning between Tripoli's Prime Minister Dbeibah and his loyal forces… [leggi la notizia]

Trump in Saudi Arabia: $142 billion of US armaments for the Kingdom. Goodbye Eurofighter? 14/05/2025 | Giulia Tilenni President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, still ongoing as we write, is of enormous economic and political-strategic importance. According to a statement released by the… [leggi la notizia]

Next steps for BRIMSTONE 3, SPEAR 3 and SEA VENOM 13/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli In separate Written Answers, Minister for Defence Procurement Maria Eagle has provided important updates on key weapons projects for the British Armed Forces. BRIMSTONE 3… [leggi la notizia]

Ground testing begins for CCA, and Anduril’s YFQ-44A breaks cover 09/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli The USAF announced that ground testing of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes, the General Atomics’ YFQ-42A and Anduril’s YFQ-44A, is starting at the Beale Air… [leggi la notizia]

Singapore Navy to acquire new unmanned Mine Counter-Measure capabilities 08/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar (Reporting from Singapore) Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted ST Engineering to provide a suite of new Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure capabilities, including Mine Counter-Measure Unmanned Surface Vessels… [leggi la notizia]

Israel Shipyards looks to reinforce healthy orderbook 08/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar (Reporting from Singapore) Israel Shipyards is now busy with delivering several important orders, the most important on which is its recent order from the Israel MoD to supply… [leggi la notizia]

DEFEA 2025: IDV and METLEN partner for the modernization of Greek military truck fleet 08/05/2025 | Tommaso Massa (Reporting from Athens) On the second day of the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) and the Greek company METLEN formalized a strategic partnership aimed… [leggi la notizia]

Israel occupies Gaza and targets the Houthis (while waiting for Trump's visit) 07/05/2025 | Pietro Batacchi The Security Cabinet of Israel has approved the indefinite occupation of Gaza. The scope and duration of the operation have not been disclosed, but Netanyahu's… [leggi la notizia]

India launches Operation SINDOOR against Pakistan 07/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar As anticipated by FW MAG, the situation is heating up between India and Pakistan. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced early on Wednesday morning, that… [leggi la notizia]

Greece: DEFEA 2025 opens with strong international presence and emphasis on naval procurement 06/05/2025 | Tommaso Massa (Reporting from Athens) The third edition of the Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) officially opened today, May 6th 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, marking what promises to be… [leggi la notizia]

Expendable EW drones delivered to the Royal Air Force 06/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli On 2 May, 216 Squadron Royal Air Force has declared initial operational capability with STORMSHROUD, the first (officially confirmed) Autonomous Collaborative Platform to enter service.… [leggi la notizia]

Vast changes on the way for the US Army 06/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli A vast program of change and modernization is coming for the US Army, driven by an official memo by Secretary for Defense Peter Brian Hegseth… [leggi la notizia]

Some details from India on the procurement of RAFALE-Ms 02/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar As anticipated by FW MAG at the beginning of April, India has entered into its second contract for RAFALE fighter jets, with the formal inking… [leggi la notizia]

The countdown to DEFEA–Defence Exhibition Athens 2025 has commenced 02/05/2025 | EDITORIAL TEAM DEFEA 2025 will host 436 exhibitors from 37 nations, 18 national pavilions, and 98 official delegations from 45 countries, reinforcing its role as a pivotal… [leggi la notizia]