Jamal Peterson

BERLIN — Recently surfaced drone footage of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, currently under Russian control in Ukraine, reveals the presence of Russian military vehicles within the compound, potentially constituting a violation of international legal standards. Defense News has independently confirmed the location of the footage as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility in Enerhodar, a city … Read more

U.S. Army to Deploy Advanced Bell MV-75 Tiltrotor Sooner Than Expected At the recent Army’s Senior Leader Sitrep town hall, which was streamed online, Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George revealed that the U.S. Army plans to introduce the Bell MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft earlier than initially planned. This aircraft, which was previously known as the … Read more

Northrop Grumman and Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have joined forces to develop autonomous aerial drones to serve as wingmen for the U.S. Marine Corps, as declared by the companies on Thursday. The collaboration focuses on enhancing Kratos’ autonomous Valkyrie drone, aiming to swiftly adapt it for operation alongside manned Marine Corps fighters in high-risk … Read more

Japan Urges China to Lift Restrictions on Defense-Related Exports MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese government has formally requested that China remove extensive export bans on dual-use items that are essential for the operational capabilities of Japan’s defense forces. A recent declaration from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, dated January 6, imposes a blanket prohibition on … Read more

PARIS — The UK-based defense organization Babcock is collaborating with the Estonian tech firm Frankenburg Technologies to create a modular missile launch system. This initiative aims to provide cost-effective maritime defenses designed to counter single-use attack drones. New Maritime Defense Collaboration A recent agreement between Babcock and Frankenburg aims to research and develop an economical … Read more

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Raytheon Over Production and Stock Buybacks On Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered a stern ultimatum to defense contractor Raytheon, threatening to terminate their federal contracts unless they expedite their weapons manufacturing processes and curtail their practice of stock buybacks. Trump voiced his dissatisfaction on Truth Social, his own social media platform, … Read more

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is currently investigating methods to keep an eye on underwater cables, aiming to safeguard these crucial infrastructures against acts of sabotage and espionage. The Philippines’ seabed is traversed by numerous submarine cables that link Southeast Asia with the United States, India, and Hong Kong. These cables are essential as … Read more

HAVANA — Over the weekend, a US military strike in Venezuela resulted in the death of 32 Cuban military personnel, as confirmed by the Cuban government on Sunday. This incident marks the first official report of Cuban casualties following the American military actions in the nation. Mission Details The deceased Cuban military and police officers … Read more

BANGKOK — Formally, the defense partnership between the United States and Thailand stands as one of the most robust in Asia. Established over seventy years ago, it includes annual military drills involving thousands of troops from both nations and several others. However, over the last decade, Thailand has been gravitating towards China, a shift that … Read more

European Defense Industry Dynamics in 2025 In 2025, Europe saw unprecedented levels of defense expenditures, funneling funds into a broad array of military assets including munitions, tanks, air defense systems, and naval vessels. Among the primary beneficiaries of this defense spending spree were Germany’s Rheinmetall, Sweden’s Saab, and the UK’s BAE Systems. Conversely, France’s Naval … Read more