April, 2026 - latestdefencenews.com

India Procures Russian Legacy System to Tackle Low-Altitude Threats

India has moved to strengthen its short-range air defence capabilities by procuring the Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia in a deal worth approximately ₹4.45 billion ($47 million)....

Mitsubishi Hands Over Japan’s Fifth Taigei-Class Attack Submarine

Japan has strengthened its submarine fleet with the commissioning of its fifth Taigei-class attack submarine, JS Chōgei (SS-517), delivered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its Kobe shipyard. The vessel,...

Pratt & Whitney Secures $3.8 Billion Contract for Additional F-35 Engines

Pratt & Whitney has secured a $3.8 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to manufacture F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II, reinforcing its role in supporting...

Israeli Forces Receive Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles from IWI

SK Group subsidiary Israel Weapon Industries has supplied the Israel Defense Forces with thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles, further strengthening its frontline infantry arsenal. The rifle, operational since...

US Clears $3.16 Billion Deal to Supply Classified AIM-260 Missiles to Australia

In a major step toward strengthening allied air combat capabilities, the US Congress has approved a $3.16 billion deal to supply Australia with up to 450 AIM-260 Joint Advanced...