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News•Mar 1, 2026
Russians Seek to Modernise the Remainder of Indian Sukhois
Russia has proposed a parallel upgrade package for the Indian Su‑30MKI fleet that lies outside the domestic Super Sukhoi programme. The offer includes installing the Russian AL‑41F1S engine, a new radar and other subsystems, while retaining integration with Indian weapons such as BrahMos‑ER and Astra. India currently plans to modernise 84 aircraft domestically, but the remaining airframes could be refreshed later by Russian firms, raising questions about timing, Make‑in‑India policy and Western sanctions. The move also positions India to become an exporter of upgraded Sukhois to countries like Armenia and Malaysia.
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 28, 2026
Golden Age for the German Arms Industry
Germany’s defence budget has surged to about €100 billion for 2025, roughly double the 2021 level, and the majority of the €170 billion spent between 2020‑2025 has gone to domestic firms. Domestic procurement now accounts for €109 bn, while arms exports have risen...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 28, 2026
US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Trigger Ballistic Missile Retaliation
The United States and Israel launched a large‑scale military operation targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, as announced by President Donald Trump. Within hours Iran fired Fateh‑110 short‑range ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory, prompting full‑scale air‑defence alerts across the region....
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Is Turkey About to Purchase F-35 Fighter Jets?
Turkey is negotiating a $500 billion energy partnership with the United States that appears tied to a prospective purchase of Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II fighter jets. The deal is expected to be formalised at the NATO summit in Ankara on 7–8 July, with...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Polish-Slovak Cooperation. Dialogue with the Participation of the Minister of National Defence
Poland and Slovakia inaugurated a Defence‑Industrial Dialogue in Bratislava on 3 March 2026, aiming to deepen joint defence production and technology development. The forum highlighted five priority pillars, including ammunition scaling, unmanned systems, and supply‑chain resilience, and introduced the SAFE (Security Action...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Russians Are Starting to Loudly Complain About Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Russian media are publicly acknowledging a sharp rise in Ukrainian drone attacks, citing the interception of 151 UAVs in a single night on 17 February 2026. The raids have forced temporary shutdowns at twelve Russian airports and caused civilian disruptions, including fires...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski: We Shall Not Be Viewed as “Suckers” In Alliances
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned allies not to treat Poland as a “sucker,” emphasizing the country’s resolve amid escalating Russian hybrid attacks and a surge in sanctions against Moscow’s shadow fleet. He highlighted Poland’s pivotal role during its EU presidency,...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nordic Countries Agree on a Common Uniform. What Are Takeaways for Poland?
Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will roll out a common Nordic Combat Uniform (NCU) from 2026, a €425 million project that standardises functional elements while preserving national camouflage patterns. The initiative, launched in 2016, relied on extensive field testing across diverse...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine?
Russian officials have claimed that nuclear weapons are stationed in Ukraine, a charge that President Volodymyr Zelensky promptly rejected as false. The allegation emerges as both sides prepare for a new round of Ukraine‑US‑Russia peace negotiations, with Moscow hoping to...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Indonesian Defence in the Indo-Pacific. How France Became the Main Partner?
Indonesia is accelerating its defence modernisation amid rising Indo‑Pacific tensions, but its spending remains low at about 0.77% of GDP. France has emerged as Jakarta’s principal European partner, signing multi‑billion‑dollar deals for Rafale fighters, Scorpène‑class submarines and a Thales‑LEN joint...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Players Are Taking over the Global Arms Industry. China Is Not the only One
The World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia highlighted the Kingdom’s push to source at least half of its defense budget domestically by 2030, showcasing a new Saudi Supply Chain Zone and a Future Defense Lab for startups. Contracts announced...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 24, 2026
France After Four Years of War. Shift or the End of Support?
France has moved from a dual‑sided arms policy to a robust, though now waning, military backstop for Ukraine, supplying ammunition, missiles, CAESAR howitzers, SAMP/T air‑defence and Mirage 2000 fighters since 2022. Operational challenges—limited Ukrainian use of French tanks, pilot shortages, and...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Germany No Longer Trusts Russia?
Germany’s strategic relationship with Russia has unraveled since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Trade collapsed, with imports from Russia falling from €36.4 billion in 2022 to €1.8 billion by 2024, while German aid to Kyiv topped €90 billion. Energy dependence vanished as Russian...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Kremlin Announces the Continuation of the War
On the fourth anniversary of its invasion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia will continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine. He said Moscow’s objectives remain unmet and that Western support has turned the conflict into a broader confrontation...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Historical Context of Security in the Black Sea Region
The Black Sea’s strategic chokepoints are governed by the 1936 Montreux Convention, which gives Turkey authority to regulate warship passage during conflict. Historically, Ottoman control, the 1923 Lausanne Treaty, and later the Montreux revisions shaped the region’s naval balance, culminating...
By Defence24 (Poland)