


Germany, France to ‘clarify’ FCAS project by year-end as firms bicker
The countries' two defense ministers offered political backing at a "moment of truth" to a program rocked by industrial infighting.

Mideast Africa
Qatar used layers of US weapons to counter Iranian missiles
Four main systems, all made by American manufacturers, were highlighted as part of the Qatari armed forces’ military response.

US Army envisions a common launcher to fit allies’ weapons
The Army is prioritizing the pursuit of a common launcher as a cornerstone capability for deterrence in key theaters.

Airbus, TUSAŞ sign deal on Hürjet jet trainer collaboration for Spain
The new agreement aims to accelerate the process of integrating the aircraft into the Spanish Air Force inventory.

Slovenia scraps defense-spending vote, seeks new kit with eye on NATO
On July 22, the country’s Ministry of Defence told state-run news agency STA the government has fully withdrawn from the Boxer contract.

State Department OKs $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
The potential sales include $150 million for the supply and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems.

Romania buys Spyder air-defense suites from Israel for over $2 billion
The transaction will be the second largest defense deal in Israeli defense-industry history after the sale of the Arrow-3 to Germany for $3.5 billion.

Berlin launches laxer laws in bid to hasten defense acquisitions
The "Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz" law would remove the stop-work period that typically follows legal challenges against contract awards.

Turkey, UK agree on Eurofighter exports in step closer to deal
Negotiations on the potential deal with Turkey will continue in coming weeks, the U.K. government said in a statement.

Following clashes, Syrian regime formally requests support from Turkey
Turkey is working to provide training, advisory, and technical support aimed at enhancing Syria’s overall defense capacity.

Denmark buys four Sky Guardian drones for Arctic surveillance
The systems are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029 and will undergo a certification process.

Mysterious annex at North Korean missile plant has analysts puzzled
Construction at a North Korean missile factory could portend an upgrade to the country’s rocketry capabilities, according to satellite imagery and experts.

US Army drops into Australia for massive war games
“We landed right on the X," a commander told Defense News.

Romania, Poland take different tacks on buying new combat vehicles
Local production and joint purchasing have become hallmark features of European weapons acquisitions in the land domain.

Australian Abrams battle tanks arrive in Ukraine
The U.S.-built tanks, still painted in their AusCam camouflage scheme, had been loaded onto a commercial cargo ship in Geelong, Australia, in May 2025.

Russia seen as boosting combat-drone output, switching attack angles
Moscow wants to be able to deploy 2,000 drones in a single strike, according to the assessment of a senior German military official.

Belgium to add F-35s, spend billions on anti-air in defense catch-up
The current defense budget can’t patch all the gaps left by years of under-investment, and Belgium will focus on priority areas.
