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2025

Explore the latest stories and articles covering 2025 in the magazine

Saab acquires Swedish company Deform

Saab acquires Swedish company Deform

By Cesare • 7 November 2025

Saab and Deform AB in Degerfors, Sweden, are deepening their cooperation by Saab becoming the new owner of...

A growing partnership in Norway

A growing partnership in Norway

By Cesare • 7 November 2025
Sea

As two of Europe’s leading defence companies, BAE Systems and Kongsberg are already working together in...

Shenyang J-50: Chinas sixth generation fighter

Shenyang J-50: Chinas sixth generation fighter

By Cesare • 7 November 2025
Air

The Shenyang J-50, also known by the designations J-XD or J-XDS, represents a cutting-edge twin-engine,...

UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI

UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI

By Cesare • 10 October 2025

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has formalised a significant support and sustainment contract...

Turkey delivers T129 Atak helicopters to Somalia

Turkey delivers T129 Atak helicopters to Somalia

By Cesare • 10 October 2025
Air

In a groundbreaking enhancement of Somalia's defence capabilities, Turkey has recently delivered three...

Saab and Sabena technics sign agreement relating to GlobalEye

Saab and Sabena technics sign agreement relating to GlobalEye

By Cesare • 10 October 2025
Air

Saab has signed a framework agreement with the French aircraft maintenance and modification provider Sabena...

Uganda bolsters ISR capabilities with Diamond DA62 acquisition

Uganda bolsters ISR capabilities with Diamond DA62 acquisition

By Cesare • 10 October 2025
Air

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has embarked on a transformative journey in military enhancement...

PAC-3 MSE and Aegis to enhance U.S. defence capability

PAC-3 MSE and Aegis to enhance U.S. defence capability

By Cesare • 24 June 2025

The Patriot PAC-3, an advanced version of the Patriot air defence missile system, was developed by Raytheon,...

Embraer and Denel sign MoU on KC-390 Millennium collaboration

Embraer and Denel sign MoU on KC-390 Millennium collaboration

By Cesare • 24 June 2025

During the recent LAAD Defence and Security exhibition held in Brazil, Embraer, a prominent global aerospace...

U.S. flies B-1B long-range bombers in drill with South Korea as North marks key anniversary

U.S. flies B-1B long-range bombers in drill with South Korea as North marks key anniversary

By Cesare • 24 June 2025
Air

The United States recently executed a strategic deployment of long-range B-1B bombers as a demonstration of...

South African Navy

South African Navy

By Cesare • 24 June 2025
Sea

The South African Navy has a rich and storied history that is both fascinating and inspiring. It all began in...

Morocco receives Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

Morocco receives Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

By Cesare • 24 June 2025
Air

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has proudly taken delivery of its inaugural batch of AH-64E Apache attack...

Nigerian Army interested in Egyptian armoured vehicles

Nigerian Army interested in Egyptian armoured vehicles

By Cesare • 24 June 2025

The Nigerian army recently participated in the IDEX trade show in Abu Dhabi to investigate the procurement of...

South Africas Milkor Commander high-speed patrol boat

South Africas Milkor Commander high-speed patrol boat

By Cesare • 24 June 2025
Sea

Development commenced in late 2023, marking the beginning of an ambitious journey towards the full-scale...