Ukraine war fatigue fuels defense-spending downgrade plan in Italy
Italian military planners risk losing out on billions in funding as government and opposition parties seek to cut defense spending and Ukraine support.
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Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China
The first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays.
French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push
The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.
US leaders send mixed messages to Indo-Pacific nations
U.S. military allies in the Indo-Pacific region are wary of President Donald Trump's apparent overtures to China's leader Xi Jinping.
Ukraine deploys FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for first time, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine has deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.
Dutch say ASW frigate talks ongoing amid reports Belgium may quit project
Belgium is pushing to get new naval frigates on time, as a joint procurement with the Netherlands is delayed by years.
Taiwan takes a page from Ukraine’s playbook in steeling society for an invasion
Taiwan leaders are working to embed resistance against an occupying force into civilian life.
Ukraine has struck Russian factory vital for Moscow’s missiles, private intelligence firm says
The documents, Dallas Analytics said, place AOMZ in the production chains of “at least seven” missile programs, including the Kh-101 cruise missile.
Operation Atlantic City ushers Marines on rare trip to ... remote Arctic island
U.S. Marines participated in a NATO exercise on a remote Arctic island as the alliance increases its focus on the region amid worries about Russia.
UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation
The company behind these planes, Aviacon Zitotrans, has been sanctioned by the United States, Canada and Ukraine for its support in Russia’s war effort.
Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots
Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.
Estonia blames Russia in arson attack on military robotics firm Milrem
Russian special services were behind the fire at a building used by an Estonian military robotics company last month, the government in Tallinn said.
US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran
U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies.
French artillery regiment reorganizes guns to survive drone threats
A French artillery formation is trialing a new organization of its gun units and support procedures, prompted by drone lessons from the war in Ukraine.
New Zealand, Australia sign pact to deepen naval cooperation
The New Zealand and Australian navies signed “Plan Tasman” this month, formalizing a blueprint for integrating the two neighboring sea services.
Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles, or $202 billion, on defense in 2027, a 27% increase.
EU nails down five defense priority areas to channel common spending
Drones, counter-drone tech, air defense, seabed defense and eastern flank protection top the EU's list of desired capability areas.
