Pentagon looks to reinvent the bunker-buster bomb
The goal is to go beyond the traditional brute-force approach of giant bombs and instead manipulate shock waves to destroy targets.
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Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa
“Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”
Canada wants Saab early-warning aircraft under push to retool defense suppliers
Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to diversify and localize defense production following continued threats by U.S. President Trump.
Defense-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
This year’s transactions have brought producers of antimony, rare earths, tungsten and uranium to the NYSE and Nasdaq.
Canadian fighter pilot school to get M-346 trainer jets from Leonardo
The ITPS currently trains pilots on the Aero Vodochody L-39 and is working with over ten air forces to provide advanced jet training, the school CEO said.
All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions
The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.
Allies surpassed the US in military budget purchasing power last year, new report shows
In absolute terms, Washington remains the single highest military spender by far.
Canada eyes Turkey as a fellow mid-power ally in weapons development
Canada looks for lessons in Turkey's effort to nurse a homegrown industrial ecosystem for making vital defense equipment, a senior Canadian official said.
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
The core of Domino’s pitch - and the Navy’s wager - is speed.
Global military spending surges and reaches record high
In addition to providing the latest numbers, SIPRI researchers also raised a concern about transparency.
US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit
Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.
Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to ensure that Canada can protect the Arctic without any outside help.
US and UK teaming up to destroy underwater drones
America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure.
Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
The gathering came just two months after Trump ordered an audacious U.S. military operation to capture Venezuela’s then-president, Nicolás Maduro.
US and Ecuador launch military operation against organized crime groups
Military forces from Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country.
Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors injured
The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship USNS Supply collided as the warship was getting a load of supplies, leaving two troops with minor injuries.
Moscow sees opportunity in Greenland crisis, but fears expanded US Arctic presence
Russian officials and policy experts described the major row among Western allies as a double-edged sword.
