South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace finalized a contract with Estonia to supply the Baltic state with the K239 Chunmoo tactical surface-to-surface missile system.

Malaysia is looking to fast-track its multirole combat aircraft program after plans to acquire ex-Kuwaiti Boeing F/A-18 Hornets are expected to face delays.

Many, though not all, defense technologies are entering 2026 with customer momentum.

Potential defense headliners in the U.S. and abroad in 2026 feature military leaders and defense industry executives.

The decade-long demand outlook for military aircraft has jumped 30% over the past year, reaching $250 billion.

A review of the major events in 2025 for the defense industry.

A new U.S. strategy recalibrates global security posture from foreign intervention to homeland protection.

Air forces around the globe are likely to bolster their inventories in the coming 12 months by adding aircraft and drone types. Here are some of the expected events.