France puts mobile corps command to the test in major war scenario
The small forward command post lets commanders “be in contact with the divisions, to be as close as possible to the engagement zone,” said a top general.
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Estonia raids combat-vehicle funds to buy more drones, air defenses
The defense minister said the decision was based on lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under
Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.
Researchers propose ‘rewilding’ Europe’s borderlands to repel enemies
Restored wetlands and peat bogs can create natural barriers for invading forces while contributing to climate resilience, according to a new report.
France mulls fallback tank for delayed MGCS program in defense update
The delay for the MGCS project is due to Germany deciding to start a program for new Leopard 3 tanks, according to Vautrin.
Polish firm teams with Northrop, ST Engineering to tap Poland’s massive ammo spending
Global defense firms are flocking to eastern and central Europe in hopes of capturing a multibillion-dollar market for equipping local ground forces.
Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said the company had been promised confidentiality until contracts are signed, local broadcaster ERR reported.
Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran
The report comes as U.S. military assets — most recently the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 31st MEU — continue to flood the region.
Japan sprinkles fresh missiles across its islands to fend off would-be attackers
Japan’s standoff capability buildup includes deploying homegrown missiles and acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles to be launched from Aegis destroyers.
US Army seeks sled-mounted air defense for light infantry
The service is looking for sled- or pallet-mounted weapons that can be hauled by light manned and unmanned vehicles during joint forced entry operations.
Volkswagen in talks to make Iron Dome parts at struggling German auto plant: report
Several automotive manufacturers have initiated a production switch to defense equipment, as the once-mighty German auto industry faces a downturn.
US Army Special Operations Command takes home top prize in sniper competition
Seventeen elite sniper teams from across services and partner nations put their skills to the test this month at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Pentagon inks deal with BAE, Lockheed to quadruple THAAD seeker production
The seeker deal aligns with an agreement in January between the Pentagon and Lockheed to up the annual production of THAAD interceptors from 96 to 400.
German army eyes AI tools to expedite wartime decision-making
Taking cues from combat operations in Ukraine, the German army wants to exploit battlefield data to predict the dynamics of future conflicts.
Texelis, Scata team up on medium-heavy vehicle that can do drone defense
The 18-ton vehicle, named the MK1, was developed in less than a year and is envisioned as a multirole platform incorporating lessons from the Ukraine war.
Patriot air defense interception is costly: Here’s how it works
The system has become a key tool for protecting bases and infrastructure from aerial attacks, but at a high cost.
US Army plans research center to boost explosives production
As conflicts around the world deplete stockpiles, the U.S. wants to create a research and manufacturing center to boost explosives production.
