European officials weigh mix of high-tech drones and heavy armor
European leaders are figuring out the right mix between unmanned systems and heavy armor to secure NATO's eastern flank.
Asia Pacific
US Army generals propose larger-footprint, more frequent military exercises in Korea
After Trump scaled back a joint exercise with South Korea, a U.S. Army commander called for more frequent drills modeled on lessons from Ukraine.
Oshkosh adapts JLTV for Dutch military patrol vehicle
Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense has begun production of a prototype of the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle, based on the JLTV.
Estonia weighs buying light jet aircraft to shoot down Russian jet-powered drones
Estonia's defense minister said the government should consider fielding aircraft capable of shooting down Russian jet-powered attack drones.
Ukraine races to field faster interceptors as Russia hammers its energy grid
With jets being used in more and more Russian attacks, Ukraine is leveraging fighter jets, AI-aimed gun turrets and scarce missiles for air defense.
Kongsberg to build new plant in Poland for counter-drone systems
Norway’s Kongsberg has decided to build a new production facility for counter-drone systems in northern Poland.
Lockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe
“If we were to go forward with exploring any kind of production in Germany, we would likely do that with a company like Diehl,” a Lockheed executive said.
US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
Italy eyes MBDA armaments for new Italo-Turkish drone
The Italian air force is due to acquire six of the drones, which are derived from Baykar’s TB-3 and are being assembled in Italy by LBA Systems.
Ukraine is building a patchwork antiballistic defense, one stopgap at a time
Kyiv is relying on stockpile transfers, Patriot and Aster licenses and the Freyja interceptor to survive the winter — but time is running short.
India sells air defense missiles to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan in Central Asia push
New Delhi is seeking new customers in a region long supplied by Russia and increasingly by China.
Mangroves and mud: Inside the Army jungle school’s notorious ‘Green Mile’
Soldiers slog through punishing terrain in the Green Mile, the grueling finale of the Army's jungle school in Panama.
Airport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast Asia
China’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.
Patriot interceptor deliveries to Poland will be delayed, top general says
Deliveries of some U.S. weapons systems to Poland are set to be delayed, including interceptors for the Patriot air defense system.
US Army activates new multi-domain task force to ‘deny, disrupt’ enemies in Indo-Pacific
The new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force includes four battalions and is planned to grow to 2,100 soldiers.
Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice
The Estonian company, which has announced a Shahed-like target drone, will show its products at this year's AUSA conference in Washington.
Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage, US senator claims
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a "cover-up."
