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What about Taurus missiles for Ukraine? The 1 question Germany’s chancellor...
“There’s no technical argument why you would need German soldiers” for Ukraine to operate Taurus missiles, analyst Fabian Hoffmann said. “It’s simply because the chancellor doesn’t want to give up...
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European Commission’s first industrial strategy aims to break US dependence,...
The strategy may include strong language about guarding against the threat from Moscow, but it also acknowledges a long — and pricey — road ahead for Europe’s defense industry.
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UK drone test squadron fails to register a single test since forming in 2020:...
“Since the formation of 216 Squadron in 2020 there have been no completed tests or trials conducted either in-house or with industry,” said James Cartlidge, UK minister for defence procurement.
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Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member
The formal membership comes less than two years after Sweden first applied, after years of military neutrality.
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EXCLUSIVE: F-35A officially certified to carry nuclear bomb
The designation marks the first time that a stealth fighter can carry a nuclear weapon, in this case the B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bomb.
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‘Political decisions’: Saab CEO says NATO rushed E-3 replacement decision in...
“We were asked to put in our offer and then they [the NATO Support and Procurement Agency] didn’t really go into discussion with us, because they had already decided they had to go and buy Wedgetail,”...
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UK pledges additional 10,000 FPV and one way attack drones for Ukraine
A total of $128 million from the latest drone package will be spent on maritime capabilities so Ukraine can “turn the tide” against Russia in the Black Sea, said the UK Ministry of Defence.
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NATO raises Swedish flag as Nordic nation takes ‘rightful place’ in alliance
Sweden brings to the alliance high-tech, high north fighting capabilities, but says it won’t host nuclear weapons as part of NATO’s deterrence strategy.
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Bell and Leonardo eye NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability concept award
NGRC requirements mainly cover a future medium lift helicopter that costs no more than €35 million ($38.2 million) per aircraft and provisionally planned to enter service between 2035 and 2040.
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NATO lauds ‘unprecedented’ jump in defense spending, new members and public...
Poland, in particular, led the way in defense expenditure in 2023, using nearly 4 percent of its GDP on an arms spending spree, according to the alliance’s annual report.
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Coproduction in Ukraine too hard? Here’s a solution: Build in NATO
In this op-ed, Kateryna Bondar argues coproduction in NATO countries could help Ukraine receive the defense materiel it needs while providing benefits to the host countries.
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United Kingdom military is not AI-ready, procurement minister says
James Cartlidge also described a tweak to the acquisition process for high-tech platforms that allow military tech experts to play “failsafe watchdog.”
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Leonardo CEO criticizes UK for lack of transparency on GCAP industrial plans
Roberto Cingolani appeared to question UK secrecy, suggesting London has been unwilling to share how it will contribute to developing GCAP system of systems-type aircraft and technology.
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United Kingdom reveals ‘sovereign’ nuclear warhead name: Astraea
The future warhead to replace submarine-launched Trident systems will be developed as a “sovereign” capability and “in parallel” with the US W93/Mk7 warhead, according to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise...
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Official reveals UK undertaking a ‘classified’ Future Force Design Review
Disclosure of the future force review comes amid intense political scrutiny over the credibility of UK warfighting capabilities and calls by lawmakers to increase defense spending.
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New NATO members prompt US Army to revisit ‘high north’ stock locations
The service is also crafting a plan and working the diplomatic channels to gain new agreements for Army prepositioned stock sites in the Indo-Pacific region, said AMC’s Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan.
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Amid talk of $100B ‘Trump-proof’ Ukraine fund, NATO chief says aid must be...
Media reports also said this week NATO would discuss taking over a leadership role in providing weapons to Ukraine from the current US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
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Senior US official hints US and Japan ‘coproduction’ of ‘vital’ military tech...
As for new nations potentially working on AUKUS Pillar II tech efforts, the State Department’s Kurt Campbell teased, “I think you’ll hear that we have something to say about that” next week.
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Norway to double military spending under ‘historic’ long-term defense plan
With emphasis on frigates and subs, the plan “represents a historic boost in defence spending, and involves a significant strengthening of all branches of the Armed Forces,” said Prime Minister Jonas...
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Greece formally agrees to nearly $2 billion UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deal
The US has said previously that the UH-60 deal will “improve the Hellenic Army’s ability to deploy combat power to secure Greece’s borders, deter actions against its interests, and, when required,...
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