🚨 U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the administration is considering taking equity stakes in major defense contractors—like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Palantir—echoing a broader push for federal involvement in companies heavily reliant on government contracts. Full

🚨 China’s new stealth helicopter, bearing striking resemblance to the U.S. S-97 Raider, sparks questions over technological inspiration and expanding rotorcraft ambitions in contested airspaces. Full story: https://t.co/1oFmCxiU0A #defencescope #China #StealthHelicopter

🚨 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of two new air-defense missiles, which KCNA claims demonstrated “superior combat capability” and rapid response against drones and cruise missiles—signaling an intensifying focus on aerial threat defense amid rising

🚨 Norway takes the lead in NATO’s Arctic defense push with cutting-edge cold-weather warfare, advanced drone innovation, and large-scale joint exercises near Russia’s northern flank. Full story: https://t.co/MStRhL4cux #defencescope #NATO #Norway #ArcticWarfare

🚨 UK doubles down on air defence: The Ministry of Defence has just secured a £118 million contract for six additional Land Ceptor missile systems under the Sky Sabre umbrella—including launchers, support vehicles, and command infrastructure—boosting deployable capability and

🚨 Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine in 2025—firing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight at Western regions, hitting a U.S.-owned electronics factory in Mukachevo. The strike resulted in one death and numerous injuries. Ukraine condemned the targeting

🚨 A fire aboard the USS New Orleans (LPD-18) off Okinawa burned for nearly 12 hours, leaving two sailors with minor injuries. U.S. Navy crews, supported by the USS San Diego, the Japan Coast Guard, and Japan Self-Defense Forces, successfully extinguished the blaze. The cause

🚨 The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed a Category A nuclear incident occurred at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) between January and April 2025—defined as having an actual or high potential for radioactive release. Although the MoD says there was no risk to the public or environment,

🚨 Thales unveils AirMaster C, an ultra-compact AESA airborne radar for light combat jets, helicopters, & UAVs. Weighing <20 kg with 30% lower SWaP, its SiGe-based design offers self-cooling, smart multimode detection, & rapid integration. Full story: https://t.co/SHvQakUCcH

🚨 Australia and Vanuatu have struck the $500 million Nakamal Agreement, marking a strategic pivot in Pacific diplomacy. The decade-long pact spans security aid, climate resilience, infrastructure, economic support, and even labor mobility—all designed to deepen ties and counter

🚨 Nigeria’s military carried out a coordinated air-and-ground operation under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 100 bandits and thwarting a planned massacre. Air strikes targeted key bandit concentrations in Makakkari Forest, while troops intercepted

🚨 Taiwan announces development of a new long‑range, subsonic “carrier‑killer” anti‑ship cruise missile, leveraging stealth and radar-resilient components as a strategic deterrent against the PLA Navy. The Defense Ministry has allocated NT$40 million (US$1.3 million) across

🚨 India and Australia are forging a strategic alliance to challenge China’s rare-earth dominance—from mining to processing, covering critical elements for defense, electronics, and EV technology. A vital shift in the global minerals landscape. Read more: https://t.co/ccPwHne5fp

🚨 India’s Indra unveils a fully digital self-protection suite for aircraft and helicopters—designed to defeat incoming missiles faster and more effectively with cutting-edge electronic warfare capabilities. Full story: https://t.co/P0uCqol6UK #defencescope #Indra #EW

🚨 Euroatlas & Rheinmetall to integrate GreyShark AUVs into coastal defence, with plans for future variants—boosting undersea surveillance and protection. Full story: https://t.co/mOLGwb12Qh #defencescope #Euroatlas #Rheinmetall #GreyShark #AUV #coastaldefence #maritimesecurity

🚨 Radiant secures an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to deliver mass-manufactured nuclear microreactors to a U.S. base—ushering in a new era of portable, resilient power for defense infrastructure. Full story: https://t.co/1eRkq2pLNk #defencescope #Radiant #USAirForce

🚨 Chinese vessels collide while pursuing a Philippine boat in the South China Sea—intensifying regional tensions and maritime risks in a volatile flashpoint. Full story: https://t.co/pUN8HHWoXJ #defencescope #SouthChinaSea #China #Philippines #maritimeconflict #geopolitics

🚨 U.S. Coast Guard commissions USCGC Storis, its first polar icebreaker in 25 years, marking a renewed presence in the Arctic and enhancing national sovereignty in a region of growing strategic competition. #defencescope #USCG #Storis #Arctic #Icebreaker #nationalsecurity

🚨 Northrop Grumman unveils concept art for the U.S. Navy’s next-gen F/A-XX—stealth-optimized and YF-23-inspired—as sixth-gen fighter race intensifies. Full story: https://t.co/E02uXtOmxF #defencescope #USNavy #FAXX #sixthgen #navalaviation #militaryaviation #defencenews