Russia’s Shahed-type drones are losing their bite in Ukraine

The Iranian-made Shahed 131 and 136 one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which Russia now domestically produces under license with the designation Geran 1 and 2, respectively, have been major protagonists of Moscow’s strike campaign against Ukrainian critical...

Croatia plans to order HIMARS this year

WARSAW, Poland — The Croatian Ministry of Defence has announced plans to acquire High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, for the country’s armed forces. “Modernization, as well as the introduction of new weapons and equipment into operational use, directly...

Estonia launches competition to host major foreign munitions firm

MILAN — The Estonian Centre for Defense Investments has launched a competition for picking a munitions producer to set up shop at a military base in 2025, a move meant to jump-start a domestic shell production industry. The ECDI, the procurement arm for the Estonian...